08/20/2012
Education
2013 Ph.D. (expected)
Arizona State University
Biology
2008 M.S.
Colorado State University
Ecology
2005 B.S.
University of Northern Colorado
Biological Sciences
Minors: Chemistry,
Psychology
Lab and Field Experience
2012
Arizona State University
Riparian Food Webs
Graduate Research Assistant
2010
Field Technician – Arctic Soil
Colorado State University
Ecology
2008-present Arizona State University
Graduate Research – Food Webs
2006-2008
Colorado State University
Graduate Research – Soil Ecology
2006
University of Northern Colorado
Graduate Research – Soil Ecology
2006
University of Northern Colorado
Animal Care Technician- Fruit Bats
2005
University of Northern Colorado
Field Technician- Chiropteran
2005
University of Northern Colorado
Laboratory Technician - Soil Ecology
2004
University of Northern Colorado
Research Assistant- Plant Physiology
2002- 2005
University of Northern Colorado
Undergraduate Laboratory
Technician – Soil Ecology
Teaching Experience
2012 - present Mesa Community College
Adjunct Faculty – Biological Sciences
2011 – present Arizona State University
Graduate Lab Teaching Assistant – BIO 182
2011 - present Maricopa Elementary School
Maricopa, AZ
Entomology Presentation – 3rd Grade
2010
Arizona State University
Lead Instructor and Course Designer –
Entomology for the “College for Kids
Program” – 4th Grade – 8th Grade
2010
Butterfield Elementary School
Maricopa, AZ
Entomology Presentation – 1st Grade
2009 –present Rio Salado College
Adjunct Faculty – Biological Sciences
2009- present
Science Foundation of Arizona GK-12
Initiative – Incorporation Science, Math,
Engineering, and Technology (STEM) in the
Classroom. Instructor for Food Webs and
the Environment Module. Centennial
Middle School. Kyrene School District.
Ahwatukee, AZ.
Arizona State University
2009- present Arizona State University
Member of the Ask A Biologist Program
2008
Colorado State University
Research Mentor for Undergraduates
2007
Colorado State University
Mentor for Science Olympiad - Entomology
2007
Colorado State University
Certified Teacher - Project Learning Tree
2007
Colorado State University
Mentor in the Upward Bound Program for
High School Students
2006-2008
Colorado State University
GK-12 Fellow at Rocky Mountain High
School, Fort Collins, CO.
2006
University of Northern Colorado
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Anatomy
2006
University of Northern Colorado
Mentor in Frontiers of Science Program
2006
University of Northern Colorado
Guest Lecturer- Animal Behavior and
Habitat Fragmentation
2006
University of Northern Colorado
Guest Lecturer- Biology and Ecology of
the Yellow-banded Sea Krait
2003-2005
University of Northern Colorado
Assistant mentor in the Upward Bound
Program for High School Students
Research Skills and Certifications
2011
University of Arizona - Extension Service Completed Master Gardener Program
2010
Arizona State University
K-12 Water Education Certificate
2006
University of Northern Colorado
Certified in scanning electron microscopy
2005
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Certified in Spider Identification /Taxonomy
2004
University of Northern Colorado
Certified in confocal epiflouresce microscopy
Fellowships and Research Awards
2012
University Graduate Fellowship – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
2008- 2011
SFAz Graduate Research Fellowship – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
2006-2008
National Science Foundation GK-12 Graduate Fellowship - “Human Impact
Along the Front Range”. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
2003
Colorado State University- Long Term Ecological Research Project
Undergraduate Research Award – The effects of Black-tailed Prairie Dog activity
on soil fungi.
Grants and Scholarships Awarded
2012
Gertrude Claypool Fund – National Garden Club Scholarship – Arizona
Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc - $1500
2011
James Baker Master Gardener Scholarship – University of Arizona Cooperative
Extension – Master Gardener Program - $275
2011
Central Arizona – Phoenix Long Term Ecological Research Spring 2011 Graduate
Grant. Arizona State University. K.A. Wyant and Yevgeniy Marusenko. $4000
2011
Arizona Water Scholarship. Arizona Water Association. $500
2011
GPSA Jumpstart Grant, Arizona State University. Biogeochemical shifts
associated with urban land use. K.A. Wyant and Yevgeniy Marusenko. $500
2010
Jessica Corman, Arianne Cease, Elizabeth Cook, Xiaoli Dong, Rebecca Hale,
Michelle McCrackin, David Iwaniac, Christina Wong, and K.A. Wyant. Frontiers
in Life Sciences - Phosphorus, food, and our future. Conference Grant Proposal
through the School of Life Sciences (SOLS) at Arizona State University. $30,000.
2004
Tri Beta Biological Honors Society Undergraduate Research Grant.
Skeletogenesis in the Anglon Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida condylura). K.A. Wyant,
R.A. Adams., $400
Research Publications
E. M. Hagen, K. E. McCluney, K. A. Wyant , C. U. Soykan, A. C. Keller, K. C. Luttermoser, E.
J. Holmes, J. C. Moore, J. L. Sabo. In press. A meta-analysis of the effects of detritus on primary
producers and consumers in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Oikos.
K. A. Wyant, Draney, M.L., J.C. Moore. 2011. Ground Spider (Araneae) Community at the
Arctic LTER, Toolik Lake, Alaska. Journal of Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research.
Quinn, C.F., K. A. Wyant, Wangeline, A.L., Shulman, J., Galeas, M.L., Valdez, J.R., Paschke,
M.W., Pilon-Smits, E.A.H. 2010. Enhanced decomposition of selenium hyperaccumulator litter
in a seleniferous habitat – evidence for specialist decomposers? Plant and Soil.
K. A. Wyant and R.A. Adams. 2007. Prenatal growth and development in the Angolan free-tail
bat, Mops Condylurus (CHIROPTERA: MOLOSSIDAE). Journal of Mammalogy: 88(5): 12481251.
Books Edited
Editors: K.A Wyant, Jessica Corman, and Dr. Jim Elser. Phosphorus, Food, and Our Future.
Oxford University Press (in prep).
Book Chapters
Gen Metson, K. A. Wyant, Dr. Dan Childers. Introduction to P Sustainability. In Editors: K. A.
Wyant. Jessica Corman, Dr. Jim Elser. Phosphorus, Food, and Our Future. Oxford University
Press (in prep).
Jessica Corman, K.A. Wyant, Dr. Jim Elser. Synthesis of P Sustainability. In Editors: K. A.
Wyant. Jessica Corman, Dr. Jim Elser. Phosphorus, Food, and Our Future. Oxford University
Press (in prep).
Professional Presentations & Meetings Attended
2012
S.J. Hall, Y. Marusenko, E. Cook, D. Huber, and K. A. Wyant. Nutrient
enrichment in an arid, urbanizing ecosystem: Snapshots of Surprises. Invited oral
session: Nutrient Enrichment Experiments from LTER Sites. 2012 Annual
Meeting of the Ecological Society of America, August, Portland, OR.
2012
Land-use type affects biogeochemical cycling, soil microbial communities, and
the belowground food-web in an arid ecosystem. Y.Y Marusenko, K.A. Wyant,
S. J. Hall, J. L. Sabo. CAP LTER Annual Meeting, January 2012.
2010
The Influence of Micro Topography on the Structure and Function of Arid
Riparian Detrital Food Webs & Implications For Surface Water Quality in
Arizona – Poster Presentation of an Environmental Protection Agency – Science
to Achieve Results (EPA STAR) proposal. K.A Wyant and J.L. Sabo. 2nd Annual
Grand Challenges Conference - Science Foundation of Arizona.
2009
River and riparian food web dynamics along the San Pedro River. K.A. Wyant, B.
Hagen, K, McCluney, and J.L. Sabo. 9th Annual Sustainability of semi-Arid
Hydrology and Riparian Areas (SAHRA) Meeting: Climate, Water, and Land
Cover Change in a Non-stationary World.
2008
Community dynamics of surface active spiders in Dry Heath tundra. K.A. Wyant,
K.A., P.E. Cushing, B. C. Kondratieff., and J.C. Moore. Ecology, Evolution, and
Behavior Seminar. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
2007
Community dynamics of surface active spiders in Dry Heath tundra. K.A. Wyant,
K.A., P.E. Cushing, B. C. Kondratieff., and J.C. Moore. Masters Thesis Defense.
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
Community dynamics of surface active spiders in Dry Heath tundra.. K.A. Wyant,
K.A., P.E. Cushing, B. C. Kondratieff., and J.C. Moore. Toolik Lake LTER
Site Review. Toolik Lake, AK.
Community dynamics of surface active spiders in Dry Heath tundra.. K.A. Wyant,
K.A., P.E. Cushing, B. C. Kondratieff., and J.C. Moore. Annual Arctic LTER
Meeting. Marine Biological Laboratory, Boston, MA.
Community dynamics of surface active spiders in Dry Heath tundra. K.A. Wyant,
K.A., P.E. Cushing, B. C. Kondratieff., and J.C. Moore. Front Range
Ecological Symposium. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
Ecological study of the Hazaleus Natural Area. Choi, A. , C. Wachockier, C.
Seemueller, T. Creegan, M. Annis, and K.A. Wyant. Front Range Ecological
Symposium. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. FIRST PLACE – High
School Research Presentation.
2006
Community dynamics of surface active spiders in Dry Heath tundra. K.A. Wyant,
K.A., P.E. Cushing, B. C. Kondratieff., and J.C. Moore. Front Range
Ecological Symposium. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
Community dynamics of surface active spiders in Dry Heath tundra. K.A. Wyant,
K.A., P.E. Cushing, B. C. Kondratieff., and J.C. Moore. Annual Arctic LTER
Meeting. Marine Biological Laboratory, Boston, MA.
Community dynamics of surface active spiders in Dry Heath tundra. K.A. Wyant,
K.A., P.E. Cushing, B. C. Kondratieff., and J.C. Moore. University of Northern
Colorado Research Day. Greeley, CO.
Belowground response to nutrient addition in Arctic ecosystems. Simpson,
Rodney T., K. A. K.A. Wyant, and J. C. Moore. 2006. LTER Network All
Scientists Meeting, Estes Park, CO.
2005
Skeletogenesis in the Anglon Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida condylura). K.A. Wyant,
K. A. and R.A. Adams. Tri-Beta Convention. Grand Junction, CO.
Skeletogenesis in the Anglon Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida condylura). K.A. Wyant,
K. A., R.A. Adams. University of Northern Colorado Research Day. Greeley, CO.
The effects of Black-tailed Prairie Dog activity on fungal-arthropod densities and
interactions. K.A. Wyant, K.A., M. H. Quirk, and J.C. Moore. Soil Ecology
Society Biennial Meeting. Arragon National Laboratory, Chicago, IL.
The effects of Black-tailed Prairie Dog activity on fungal-arthropod densities and
interactions. K.A. Wyant, K.A., M. H. Quirk, and J.C. Moore. NSF Site Visit,
Central Plains Experimental Range, CO.
Skeletogenesis in the Anglon Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida condylura). K.A. Wyant,
K. A., R.A. Adams. Bat Biologists of America Annual Meeting. Sacramento, CA.
Carrion decomposition in Northern Colorado. Showers, H. and K.A. K.A. Wyant.
2005. Entomology Research Symposium. University of Northern Colorado,
Greeley, CO.
Mentored Students
Justin Pomerantz – Spring 2008 – Colorado State University
Matt Bush – Fall 2009 – Arizona State University
Chris James – Spring 2010 – Arizona State University
Bryanna Edgell – Spring 2010 – Arizona State University
Martin Vega – Fall 2010 – Arizona State University
Alyssa Moore – Spring 2011 – Arizona State University
Erin Brechbiel – Spring 2012 – Arizona State University
Jamie Goldman – Spring 2012 – Arizona State University
Edwin Baldwin – Spring 2012 – Arizona State University
Zach Lancaster – Spring 2012 – Arizona State University
Amy Umaretiya – Spring 2012 – Arizona State University
Sara Ryan – Spring 2012 – Arizona State University
Joe Cusimano – Fall 2012 – Arizona State University
Shayna Steingard – Fall 2012 – Arizona State University
Justin Zeien – Fall 2012 – Arizona State University
Matthew Calhoun – Fall 2012 – Arizona State University
Allen Bartoli – Fall 2012 – Arizona State University
Graduate Student Involvement
Ask-A-Biologist Program – Arizona State University – I answer biology related questions
send in from the public to ASU
Frontiers in Life Sciences – Sustainable Phosphorus Summit- planning committee member &
outreach coordinator
Tempe Urban Garden – Volunteer with a garden that provides fresh produce to community
members under unfortunate circumstances.
University of Arizona Extension Service – Master Gardener Program – I am a certified
Master Gardener and I work with the community to garden and landscape in an environmentally
responsible manner for an arid climate
Arid Gardener ListServ – University of Arizona – I answer horticulture and landscaping
related questions sent in from the public to U of A.
Orchid Society of Arizona – Member since Spring 2012
American Horticultural Society – Member since Spring 2012
Gillette Entomology Club- Colorado State University- Secretary, Zoo Curator, Seminar
Committee Member, Public Outreach Group Member.
Front Range Student Ecology Symposium – Colorado State University - Planning Committee
– High School Outreach coordinator
Undergraduate Academic Group Memberships
Tri-Beta Biological Honors Fraternity
Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity
AMOEBA Biology Club
Pre-med Club
Society Memberships
Ecology Society of America
Entomological Society of America
American Arachnological Society
Soil Ecology Society
American Geophysical Union
American Society of Agronomy
Soil Science Society
Crop Science Society
Areas of Interest
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Food Webs
Entomology
Arachnology
Science Education/ Public Outreach
Advisors
B.S. – University of Northern Colorado - Dr. John C. Moore
M.S. – Colorado State University - Dr. John C. Moore
Ph.D. – Arizona State University - Dr. John L. Sabo