JULIA SNYDER
1272 WEST LEXINGTON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60607
(207) 852-6871 [email protected]
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Entomology | Purdue University (Advisor: Dr. Zaspel)
December 2016
Bachelor of Science, Entomology with distinction | Purdue University
Minor in Anthropology
December 2014
GPA: 3.81/4.00
Study Abroad | Lincoln University, New Zealand
February 2013- June 2013
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Digitization Technician
Jan 2017- May 2017
Purdue University | Department of Entomology | West Lafayette, IN
 Aided in specimen level database entry, georeferencing, imaging, and curation of insects in the Purdue Entomological
Research Collection.
 Mentored undergraduate students with database entry, georeferencing, insect curation, and imaging of specimens.
Graduate Research Assistant
Jan 2015- Dec 2016
Purdue University | Department of Entomology | West Lafayette, IN
 Revised the sub-species complex Calyptra minuticornis and analyzing chemosensory gene expression patterns in
transcriptomes of the genus Calyptra. Completed fieldwork in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Kuranda, Iron Range
National Park, and Daintree Rainforest Observatory Research Facility in Australia.
 Contributed to rearing, imaging, and documenting the distribution, life history and phenology of Calyptra canadensis.
 Completed training in conducting literature reviews, molecular systematics, grant writing methods, and data management
strategies.
 Mentored new students on insect curation, Lepidopteran dissections, and slide mounting techniques.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Sept 2013- Dec 2014
Purdue University | Department of Entomology | West Lafayette, IN
 Assisted with curation of Lepidoptera and daily laboratory maintenance.
 Performed research assessing the taxonomic history and morphology of Calyptra minuticornis novapomeraniae and C.
minuticornis minuticornis.
 Completed training in specimen preparation (dissections and slides), morphology, and advanced imaging techniques.
Molecular Agricultural Student Institutes Summer Intern
June 16- Aug 23, 2014
Purdue University | Department of Entomology | West Lafayette, IN
 Performed research assessing chemical communication between pharmacophagous tiger moth species and their host plants, to
generate chemical profiles for each species.
 Became familiar with the preparation of samples for GC-MS analysis and proper molecular lab maintenance habits.
Smithsonian Summer Intern
May 2014- June 2014
United States National Museum of Natural History | SI Entomology | Washington, D.C.
 Aided in the databasing of the subfamily Baridinae and verified the correct nomenclature for the organization of the
collection.
 Gained valuable experience in procedures used in the data management and the digitization of large collections.
Curatorial Assistant
Purdue University | Entomological Research Collection | West Lafayette, IN
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Aug 2013- Dec 2014
Provided assistance with specimen level database entry, curation of insect specimens, general organization of the
collection, and the preparation and proper handling of loans.
Completed the organization and cataloguing of literature within the collection.
Scanned museum loan paperwork for digital archive.
Lab Technician
Summer and winter 2012
University of Maine | School of Biology and Ecology | Orono, ME
 Performed daily laboratory maintenance, assisted with the implantation, continuation, and data capture of insect assays
evaluating the success of nematodes, fungus, and insecticides on controlling Myrmica rubra.
 Assembled and performed different field trapping techniques to monitor the population densities of Myrmica rubra and nontarget species in Acadia National Park. Performed field trails testing the success of control methods seen as efficient in a
laboratory environment. Complete processing of field samples collected in the field.
 Assisted with field experiments monitoring the behavior of Cerceris fumipennis and collection of pupae.
 Provided assistance with collection, processing, and recording data on Varroa mites within hives of Apis mellifera. Obtained
skills in building honey frames for hives.
PUBLICATIONS
2. (In prep.) J.L. Snyder, A. Zilli, and J.M. Zaspel Evidence for the dissolution of the Calyptra minuticornis novaepommeraniae
(strand) and C. minuticornis minuticornis (guenée) sub-species complex (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Erebidae).
1. J. L. Snyder, G. S. Powell, R. S. Behring, A. M. Alford, M. E. McCarty, and J. M. Zaspel. Distribution, phenology, and notes on
the life history of Calyptra canadensis (Bethune) (Erebidae: Calpinae). Journal of Lepidopterists’ Society. 70(4):253-259.
2016 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18473/lepi.70i4.a1
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Talks:
4. Snyder, J. L., A. Zilli, and J.M. Zaspel. 2016. An overview of the systematics of the vampire moth genus. Calyptra Ochsenheimer
(Erebidae: Calpinae). Lepidopterists’ Society Student Competition. The Nature Place, Florissant, CO.
3. Powell, G. S., J. L. Snyder, T. J. Anderson, E. H. Nearns, and J. M. Zaspel. 2016. The Purdue Entomological Research Collection
with comments on the Lepidoptera holdings. Lepidopterists’ Society. The Nature Place, Florissant, CO.
2. Snyder, J. L. 2015. Taxonomic assessment of the Calyptra minuticornis (Guenée) Species Complex
(Insecta: Lepidoptera: Erebidae). Presented at the Purdue Entomology Capstone Forum, West Lafayette, IN.
1. Snyder, J. L. 2015. MASI: Molecular Agriculture Summer Institutes 2014, presented at Dow Agro Science,
Indianapolis, IN.
Posters:
3. Snyder, J. L., and J. M. Zaspel. 2016. A survey of chemosensory gene expression patterns within the vampire moth genus Calyptra
Ochsenheimer (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Calpinae). International Congress of Entomology, Student Competition, Orlando, FL.
2. Snyder, J. L., A. Zilli, and J. M. Zaspel. 2015. A morphological review of the Calyptra minuticornis (Guenée) subspecies complex
(Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Calpinae). Entomological Society of American Student Competition, Minneapolis, MN.
1. Snyder, J. L., T. J. Anderson, B. R. Cooper, and J. M. Zaspel. 2015. Survey of secondary plant metabolites in tiger moths
(Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Lepidopterists’ Society Student Competition. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
MEDIA CONTRUBTIONS
Vampire Moths Suck the Blood of Vertebrates, Including Humans, Video, Entomology Today, (Author: Kevin Fitzgerald, October 30,
2015)
PROFESSIONAL/STUDENT SOCIETIES
Pi Chi Omega
The Lepidopterists’ Society
Entomological Society of America
The Entomological Collections Network
Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Entomology Graduate Organization
Thomas Say Entomological Society (Treasurer 2014-2015)
2017- Present
2015- Present
2015- Present
2015- Present
2012- Present
2012- Present
2015- 2016
2011- 2014
SERVICE/ LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
International Congress of Entomology Volunteer
Behavioral and Social Science Judge, Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering Fair
2016
2016
Bug Bowl Volunteer
Participated in Milwaukee Bio Blitz event for public outreach and data collection
Member of the Program Committee and Session Moderator, Lepidopterists’ Society Annual Meeting
Community Service Chair Purdue Women’s Rugby
Biology Judge, Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Cumberland Pointe Health Campus Volunteer
Celebrate Science Indiana Volunteer
2012, 2014, 2016
2015
2015
2014
2014
2014
2011
ACHIEVEMENTS
Alexander B. Klots Award
2015
Outstanding Senior Entomology Student
2015
Molecular Agriculture Summer Institutes Fellowship
2014
Outstanding Junior Entomology Student
2014
Dean’s List
2011-2014
Outstanding Sophomore Entomology Student
Outstanding Freshman Entomology Student
Vince R. Parman Entomology Travel Grant
2013
2012
2012