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David W. McNutt
Teaching/mentoring experience
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David W.
McNutt – Teaching experience Undergraduate research projects |
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I have mentored several undergraduate independent research
projects through the FSU Directed Individual Study (DIS) program, the FSU
UROP program, and the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program
(REU), and the FSU Teach program.
These projects have included: Kahaili Barrows (REU) and Michael Martinez (DIS): Effects of intraspecific
density on Solanum carolinense tolerance to herbivory Lauren McLaughlin (DIS): The
predictability of herbivore damage cues for Solanum carolinense induced resistance Kathyrn Staver (REU): Mechanisms of negative
feedbacks on Leptinotarsa juncta
larval density via host plant induced resistance Hannah Powell (UROP): Genetic
constraints on the evolution of proteinase inhibitors in Solanum carolinense Jared Kawatani
(REU): Effects of competitor density and frequency on bumblebee pollination
of Solanum carolinense |
Katie Staver
showing off her poster at the Pittsburgh ESA meetings |
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Teaching experience |
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I am always excited about teaching undergraduate
biology courses, and have taught several classes as an instructor and teaching
assistant at Florida State University.
These courses include: Conservation
Biology General
Ecology Ecology
Lab Evolution
Experimental
Biology (Foraging Ecology and Pollination Biology) Plant
Biology Lecture and Lab |
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Community outreach |
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Along with FSU colleagues, I have been preaching the
awesomeness and tastiness of insects in a community outreach presentation
entitled “Entomophagy and the Wonderful World of Insects”. We discuss a bit
about insect biology, the advantages of including insects in your diet (for
you and the environment!), and global trends in entomophagy (the art of
eating insects). In the past, we focused on elementary school groups, but are
trying to expand to mature audiences as well, who might more appreciate the
gourmet side of entomophagy. Some
exciting entomophagy links: http://www.foodinsectsnewsletter.org/ I |
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