Bachelor of Science, Agronomy and Range Management. Dec. 2OO4 Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. Cumulative GPA: 3.6.

Pursuing Master of Science, Agriculture. Expected Graduation Date: May 2006. GPA: 4.0.

EMPLOYMENT

Graduate research assistant. Jan. 2005-present. Bionomics of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (L.). Department of Animal Science, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. Advisors: Dr. Barry Lambert, Tarleton State University and Dr. Jeffery K. Tomberlin, Texas A&M University.

Student worker. Oct. 2003- Dec.2004. Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University, Stephenville, TX. Supervisor: Dr. Jeffery K. Tomberlin.

Manager, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. Aug 2004-Jan.2005. Stephenville, TX.

Guest services associate, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. Oct. 2002-Aug. 2004.

Manager/Secretary, Myers Lawn Service. Apr. - Aug. 2002. Hamilton, TX.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Alpha Zeta Agriculture Honor Society. Sept. 2003-present.

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. 2002-present.

Presidential Honor Society. 2002.

Texas Chapter of American Society of Agronomy. 2003-2004.

AWARDS

Distinguished Student of Tarleton State University

Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities

National Dean's List

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Black Soldier Fly studies at various temperatures

Teaching Assistant for Forensic Entomology

COMMITTEE AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Agronomy & Range Club

Secretary of TSU Show Team

Student Programming Association

PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

Tomberlin, J.K. and H. Brummond. 2004. Development of the black soldier fly at various temperatures. North American Forensic Entomology Conference. Davis, CA.

Tomberlin, J.K. and H. Brummond. 2004. Using black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae to determine the postmortem interval of a corpse: its development at three different temperatures in the laboratory. Livestock Insect Workers Conference. Lake Placid, NY.

Tomberlin, J.K. and H. Brummond. 2004. Back in black: using the black soldier fly to predict postmortem estimates. Southwestern Branch: Entomological Society of America. Lubbock, TX.

Brummond, H. and J.K. Tomberlin. 2004. Using the black soldier fly to estimate postmortem intervals. Texas Chapter: American Society of Agronomy. Stephenville, TX.

PUBLICATIONS (REFEREED)

Tomberlin, J.K., P.H. Adler, and H. Brummond. In preparation. Development of black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae at three different temperatures. Ann. Entomol. Soc. Amer.

REFERENCES

Dr. Jeffery K. Tomberlin

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist

Department of Entomology

Texas A&M University

1229 N. U.S. Hwy. 281

Stephenville, TX 76401

(254)968 4144

jktomberlin@ag.tamu.edu

SUMMARY OF RESEARCH

In October 2003, Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin and I began investigating the development of the black soldier fly at various temperatures. For each replication, 300 larvae were placed in a container and fed 10g of chicken feed with 17mL of water everyday. The temperatures were 27°C, 30°C, and 36°C.

Each day, 10 larvae were randomly chosen from each container, individually weighed, and data recorded.

When 40% had reached the pupil stage, feeding was ceased. Daily measurements were taken until all had reached the pupil stage or died.

Prepupae were individually weighed, placed in 35mL cups, and covered with a lid.

As adults emerged, individual weights and sex were recorded. Adult longevity was measured as well. The adults were provided only a limited water source daily and no access to food.

Six replicates were completed and the study ended December 2004. The same experiment was conducted except on pork chops to determine the black soldier fly larvae's efficiency in estimating the postmortem interval of a corpse. All data is currently being analyzed and papers concluding our findings for both experiments are in preparation.

In March 2005, I will begin work on my thesis. The black soldier fly has been utilized in swine and poultry facilities to reduce waste. Limited knowledge is available on the black soldier fly's efficiency on dairies. Current environmental concerns caused by dairies suggest a need for a new method of waste reduction. My thesis will quantify the dairy manure decrease across several inoculation rates of black soldier fly larvae. I will also attempt to quantify the decrease in the phosphorus level across these varying rates and determine the nutritional efficiency of pupae as a feed supplement.

Updated May 2005