Westen R Archibald 103 Entomology Hall Lincoln, NE 68583 (435) 901-4140 westen.archibald@gmail.com University of Nebraska-Lincoln Educational Background M.S. Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln, NE Expected May 2017 B.S. Biology, Brigham Young University; Provo, UT April, 2015 Relevant Employment University of Nebraska-Lincoln Research Assistant; Julie A. Peterson Lincoln, Nebraska 2015- present Designed and completed various Integrated Pest Management projects Experienced with DNA primer design, DNA extraction, PCR, sample collection, statistical analysis using SAS, pesticide treatment design and application Designed, distributed and analyzed Integrated Pest Management extension survey Brigham Young University Provo, Utah Research Assistant; Byron J. Adams 2012-2015 Led a team of five students in lab research, project development and field research Experienced with DNA extraction, PCR, DNA sequencing, sample collection, nematode extraction, colony maintenance Research Assistant; Ryan J. Stewart 2013-2015 Managed ornamental greenhouse plants and hydroponics systems Teaching Assistant; Elizabeth Bailey 2014-2015 Introduction to Biology, Bio 100 Lead breakout discussions in a class of 150 non-major students Taught personalized lessons on Evolution and Ecology
Membership and Affiliations Entomological Society of America Bruner s Club; University of Nebraska-Lincoln Entomology department Club Secretary 2016-2017 Latter Day Saints Student Association; University of Nebraska-Lincoln Secretary and Treasurer 2016-2017 Awards and Honors Myron H. Swenk Travel Grant; Bruner s Club 2016 ($207.61) 10-minute student presentation competition; ESA NCB 2016 ($200) Office of Research and Creative Activities Grant; BYU 2014 ($1500) Entomophilic nematode diversity and distribution in Beaver Dam Wash NCA Office of Research and Creative Activities Grant; BYU 2013 ($1500) Biodiversity and distribution of entomophilic nematodes in Utah s Mojave region Research Research Presentations Archibald WR, RJ Wright, JA Peterson. 2016. Natural enemies of western bean cutworm Striacosta albicosta in corn agroecosystems in western Nebraska. 15-minute presentation at International Congress of Entomology. Orlando, FL. Archibald WR, RJ Wright, JA Peterson. 2016. Field survey and feeding trials for arthropod predators of western bean cutworm Striacosta albicosta. 10-minute presentation at ESA North Central Branch meeting. Cleveland, OH. Peterson JA, WR Archibald, D Goulart Montezano, C Oliveira-Hofman, R Steward, V Suárez Victor & KA Mollet. 2016. Agroecosystems Entomology: Conserving beneficial insects and managing resistant pests. Nebraska Extension Eureka! Conference, Lincoln, NE. Invited
Posters Presented Archibald WR, RJ Wright, JA Peterson. 2015. Field performance of Cry1F and Vip3A Bt traits under varying western bean cutworm pressure with emphasis on predator surveys and feeding trials for biological control. Entomological Society of America national meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Archibald WR, E Forsyth, T Smart, BJ Adams. 2015. Factors determining Entomophilic Nematode Diversity and Distribution in Utah s Mojave Region. Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research, Saint George, UT. Archibald WR, E Forsyth, T Smart, and BJ Adams. 2014. Insect-Associated Nematodes Diversity and Distribution in Utah s Mojave Region. President s Leadership Council, Provo, UT. Invited Teaching Teaching Assistant; Elizabeth Bailey 2014-2015 Introduction to Biology, Brigham Young University Provo, Utah Lead breakout discussions in a class of 150 non-major students Taught personalized lessons on Evolution and Ecology Extension and Outreach Extension Publications Peterson JA, WR Archibald, J Bradshaw, K Mollet, D Montezano, and RJ Wright. 2016. Using Degree-Days to Predict Western Bean Cutworm Flights. CropWatch. University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension. http://cropwatch.unl.edu/2016/using-degree-days-predict-western-beancutworm-flights Peterson JA, WR Archibald, J Bradshaw, D Montezano, and RJ Wright. 2015. Using Degree-Days to Predict Western Bean Cutworm Flight Times. CropWatch. University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension. http://cropwatch.unl.edu/using-degree-days-predict-western-bean-cutworm-flighttimes Outreach Events Bugfest 2016; UNL Dept. of Entomology Sept 11 th, 2016
Entomology Extravaganza; Bruner Club Feb 20 th, 2016 Howling Homestead outreach; Bruner Club Oct 24 th, 2015 Pioneer Park Wild Fall Festival; Bruner Club Oct 9 th, 2015 NaturePalooza; Bruner Club Sept 29 th, 2015 Twilight on the Tallgrass Prairie; Bruner Club Sept 26 th, 2015 Bugfest 2015; UNL Dept. of Entomology Sept 20 th, 2015 Certifications Certified Non-commercial Pesticide applicator. Nebraska 2016. Volunteer Experience Managing Editor; BYU Political Review 2014-2015 Provo, Ut Managed Political Review funds for recruitment activities, promotion, and printing costs Managed meetings and organized activities Coordinated and facilitated communication between editors and writers Led recruitment activities to increase writer diversity through networking and referrals Presenter & Outreach Coordinator; BYU Counseling & Psychological Services 2014-2015 Provo, Ut Present to the student body about how to diagnose and manage mental illness Revitalized the CAPS Facebook outreach program and increased page reach from 10 to 206 followers International Experience Intern in India; BYU Public Health Department May 2014 Aug 2014 Visakhapatnam, India Communicated with entry level Telugu and Ayurvedic medical terminology Wrote a research proposal on Traditional Indian Medicine (Ayurveda) and mental illness Evaluated and approved by IRB board to interview Ayurvedic Doctors for research Studied under Guru Dr. Ramalingiswami chief physician of the king of Viznagram Other Service and Leadership experience Full-time volunteer missionary; LDS Church June 2010- June 2012 Taught, managed, and trained over 20 missionaries Maintained high standards of discipline and conduct
Contacted and taught a religious message daily for 2 years Eagle Scout; Boy Scouts of America 2005