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ALIX A. PFENNIGWERTH
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Tennessee
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (2013-present)
University of Tennessee, Mentor: Dr. Jen Schweitzer
B.S. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Biological Sciences (2011)
University of Tennessee. Summa cum laude.
PUBLICATIONS
Pfennigwerth A A, S Kuebbing. Direct costs associated with invasive non-native plants in Tennessee. Wildland Weeds (2013): 4-6.
FUNDING AND AWARDS
2014 Research Grant, American Rhododendron Society ($4150)
2014-17 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (total $96000)
2013-14 Chancellor's Funds for Research, UTK EEB Department (total $2750)
2011 Chancellor’s Honors Top Collegiate Scholar, Biological Sciences, University of Tennessee,
2011 Ira Sliger Leadership Award, University of Tennessee (awarded to a single undergraduate annually) ($400)
2011 RecSports Endowment Award, University of Tennessee Recreational Sports ($300)
2011 J. Paul Blakely Award of Distinction, East Tennessee Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication
2010 J. Paul Blakely Award of Excellence, East Tennessee Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication
2010 Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship, Center for International Education ($1000)
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
Connell R K, A A Pfennigwerth, A T Classen, C Kwit. 2014. Redirecting directed dispersal in an ant-myrmecochore system: addressing the uniqueness of microsites near ant nests in an eastern North American forest. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, Sacramento, California.
Watson B T, A A Pfennigwerth, D A Lincicome, C Kwit. 2014. Climate change vulnerability of threatened and endangered plants in Tennessee: species range representation matters. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, Sacramento, California.
Pfennigwerth AA. Ecological and economical impacts of invasive plants. Part of Controlling Exotic and Invasive Plants in the Community Workshop. TN Exotic Pest Plant Council and National Park Service. Big South Fork NRRA, TN. Invited talk.
Pfennigwerth A A, S Kuebbing. 2012. The economic expenditures on exotic, invasive plant management in the state of Tennessee. 14th Annual Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council and the 10th Annual Alabama Invasive Plant Council Conference, Auburn, AL.
TEACHING
Teaching Assistant
Biodiversity Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Guest Lecture
Ecosystem management Ecosystem Ecology; Fall 2012
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 2010-2011
University of Tennessee Outdoor Program
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 Research Specialist II
Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Tennessee
2012-2013 Research Specialist I
Tennessee Tree Improvement Program, University of Tennessee
2012 Biological Science Technician
National Park Service, Big South Fork NRRA
2011-2012 Researcher
Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council
2012 Laboratory Technician
Ecosystem Ecology Lab, University of Tennessee
2012 Science Writing Mentor
National Science Foundation/National Institutes of Health, University of Tennessee
2010-2012 Undergraduate Researcher
Ecosystem Ecology Lab, University of Tennessee
2009-2011 Instructor
Outdoor Program, University of Tennessee
SERVICE AND OUTREACH
2014-present Treasurer, Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council
2010-present Trail Builder, Appalachian Mountain Bike Club
2010 Committee Member, Robert Moss Scholarship Foundation, Outdoor Program, UTK
2011 Committee Member, Association for Experiential Education, Outdoor Program, UTK
2011 Student Representative, RecSports Council, Recreational Sports Department, UTK
2010 English Language Teacher, International Student Exchange Program, Heredia, Costa Rica
ALIX A. PFENNIGWERTH
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Tennessee
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (2013-present)
University of Tennessee, Mentor: Dr. Jen Schweitzer
B.S. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Biological Sciences (2011)
University of Tennessee. Summa cum laude.
PUBLICATIONS
Pfennigwerth A A, S Kuebbing. Direct costs associated with invasive non-native plants in Tennessee. Wildland Weeds (2013): 4-6.
FUNDING AND AWARDS
2014 Research Grant, American Rhododendron Society ($4150)
2014-17 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (total $96000)
2013-14 Chancellor's Funds for Research, UTK EEB Department (total $2750)
2011 Chancellor’s Honors Top Collegiate Scholar, Biological Sciences, University of Tennessee,
2011 Ira Sliger Leadership Award, University of Tennessee (awarded to a single undergraduate annually) ($400)
2011 RecSports Endowment Award, University of Tennessee Recreational Sports ($300)
2011 J. Paul Blakely Award of Distinction, East Tennessee Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication
2010 J. Paul Blakely Award of Excellence, East Tennessee Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication
2010 Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship, Center for International Education ($1000)
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
Connell R K, A A Pfennigwerth, A T Classen, C Kwit. 2014. Redirecting directed dispersal in an ant-myrmecochore system: addressing the uniqueness of microsites near ant nests in an eastern North American forest. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, Sacramento, California.
Watson B T, A A Pfennigwerth, D A Lincicome, C Kwit. 2014. Climate change vulnerability of threatened and endangered plants in Tennessee: species range representation matters. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, Sacramento, California.
Pfennigwerth AA. Ecological and economical impacts of invasive plants. Part of Controlling Exotic and Invasive Plants in the Community Workshop. TN Exotic Pest Plant Council and National Park Service. Big South Fork NRRA, TN. Invited talk.
Pfennigwerth A A, S Kuebbing. 2012. The economic expenditures on exotic, invasive plant management in the state of Tennessee. 14th Annual Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council and the 10th Annual Alabama Invasive Plant Council Conference, Auburn, AL.
TEACHING
Teaching Assistant
Biodiversity Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Guest Lecture
Ecosystem management Ecosystem Ecology; Fall 2012
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 2010-2011
University of Tennessee Outdoor Program
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 Research Specialist II
Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Tennessee
2012-2013 Research Specialist I
Tennessee Tree Improvement Program, University of Tennessee
2012 Biological Science Technician
National Park Service, Big South Fork NRRA
2011-2012 Researcher
Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council
2012 Laboratory Technician
Ecosystem Ecology Lab, University of Tennessee
2012 Science Writing Mentor
National Science Foundation/National Institutes of Health, University of Tennessee
2010-2012 Undergraduate Researcher
Ecosystem Ecology Lab, University of Tennessee
2009-2011 Instructor
Outdoor Program, University of Tennessee
SERVICE AND OUTREACH
2014-present Treasurer, Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council
2010-present Trail Builder, Appalachian Mountain Bike Club
2010 Committee Member, Robert Moss Scholarship Foundation, Outdoor Program, UTK
2011 Committee Member, Association for Experiential Education, Outdoor Program, UTK
2011 Student Representative, RecSports Council, Recreational Sports Department, UTK
2010 English Language Teacher, International Student Exchange Program, Heredia, Costa Rica
current address:
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
569 Dabney Hall
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
[email protected]
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
569 Dabney Hall
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
[email protected]