Annie Krueger Email & Phone Number

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

• Evaluated effects of potassium, pyrethroid insecticides and milkweed cardenolides on monarch biology and exploring the potential for cross-resistance• Two first author publications in Journal of Insect Science, Journal of Economic Entomology, two additional manuscripts in preparation• Conducted enzyme activity and inhibition assays with esterases, acetylcholinesterases, cytochrome P450s, glutathione-S-transferases, and ATPases• Quantified detoxification gene expression using RT-qPCR methods and collaborated on a transcriptome analysis of dietary effects on detoxification genes in monarch caterpillars• Collaborated with researchers at Bayer, Iowa State and Louisiana State Uni. and other UNL departments• Communicated science through blog posts with FFAR and regional conservation partners

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Worked on a variety of research projects related to bee health and pesticide risk assessment-Heavily engaged in public outreach and communication -Led a citizen science project working with more than 100 beekeepers across the state

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Led tours of the bee center for the general public, summer camps, K-12 students, researchers, and customer groups-Helped maintain a 1 acre pollinator garden-Worked on honey bee and bumble bee research projects

Easton, Maryland

-Worked in the non-target arthropod toxicology group for the summer of 2012, 2013, and 2014 running GLP studies with honeybees, green lacewings, ladybird beetles, parasitoid wasps, and earthworms-Worked with University of Maryland-Wye Research Farm to supply bees for standardized testing and method development, also helped with pollination services and standard hive maintenance -Participated in 2 international ring tests validating new testing protocols for honey bees

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Entomology

Notable Achievements: awarded for committment to conservation, established collaborations with state partners in monarch conservation.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Zoology

Notable Achievements: conducted a 3-year independent research project and was awarded >$15,000 in undergraduate research fellowships.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, General