Danny J. Gustafson CV

Curriculum Vitae

Danny J. Gustafson, Ph.D.

Professional Address:

Department of Biology,
The Citadel Military College of South Carolina,
Charleston, SC 29409
Office 843 953-7876
Email: danny.gustafson@citadel.edu

Education
Ph.D., December 2000, Department of Plant Biology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. Plant Molecular Ecology. Major advisors: Dr. David Gibson and Dr. Daniel Nickrent.

M.S., May 1996, Department of Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. Conservation Biology / Plant Ecology. Major advisor: Dr. Roger C. Anderson.

B.A., May 1990, Biology and Medical Technology (Chemistry minor), Blackburn College, Carlinville, Illinois.

Professional Positions Held

· Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, The Citadel, Charleston, SC 29409. Fall 2003 to Present.

· Postdoctoral Researcher with Dr. Brenda Casper, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fall 2000 to Spring 2003.

· Instructor, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Field Biology (Biol 416 - Fall 2001) and Introduction to Biology A (Biol 101-Summer 2001) and B (Biol 102 - Fall and Spring 2001).

· Teaching Assistant. Southern Illinois University. General Plant Biology (2 sections) Fall of 1997 and (2 sections) Spring of 1998.

· Teaching Assistant. Southern Illinois University. Plants and Society (1 section) Summer 1997.

· Instructor of Environmental Science at Lincoln Community College, Normal, Illinois. June to August 1995.

· Teaching Assistant. Illinois State University. Molecular and Cellular Biology (2 sections) Spring of 1993 and (3 sections) Spring of 1995.

· Teaching Assistant. Illinois State University. Evolutionary Ecology (2,3,2 sections) Fall of 1993 to the Fall of 1994.

· Teaching Assistant. Illinois State University. Vegetation Restoration and Management (1 section) in the Fall of 1994.

· Medical Technologist (American Society of Clinical Pathology) at Stroink Pathology Laboratory, Bloomington, Illinois. August 1991 to August 1995.

· Medical Technologist (ASCP) at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Illinois. August 1990-1991.

Honors and Awards, Professional Activity

· James E.Ozment Achievement Award in Natural History, Southern Illinois University Foundation and the College of Science, Southern Illinois University.

· Outstanding Masters Student Award, Department of Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, 1994-1995 Academic year.

· Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Department of Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, 1994-1995 Academic year.

· Rilett Scholarship - R. Omar Rilett Trust for Scholarships and Research.

· Phi Sigma (Beta Lambda Chapter) research grant.

· North American savanna and barrens conference, steering committee member and moderator (1 section).

· Research Assistant for Dr. Richard Crowell (Blackburn College). Involved with physiological experiments of the effects of exercise with spontaneously hypertensive rats. 1988 - 1989 Academic year.

Professional Societies

Botanical Society of America
Ecological Society of America
Phi Sigma (Beta Lambda Chapter) Biological Honor Society. Vice President, 1994-1995.
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
American Society of Clinical Pathology

Publications
Gustafson, D.J., & Latham, R.E. (in press) Is the serpentine aster, Symphyotrichum depauperatum (Fern.) Nesom, a valid species and actually endemic to eastern serpentine barrens? Biodiversity and Conservation

Gustafson, D.J., Gibson, D.J., & Nickrent, D.L. (in press) Competitive relationships of Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem) from remnant and restored native populations and select cultivated varieties. Functional Ecology

Gustafson, D.J., Gibson, D.J., & Nickrent, D.L. (in press) Conservation genetics of two co-dominant grass species in the endangered grassland ecosystem. Journal of Applied Ecology.

Gustafson, D.J., & Casper, B.B. (in press) Nutrient addition affects AM fungal performance and expression of plant / fungal feedback in three serpentine grasses. Plant and Soil.

Gustafson, D.J., Romano, G, Latham, R.E., & Morton, J.K. 2003. Amplified fragment length polymorphism analysis of genetic relationships among the serpentine barrens endemic Cerastium velutinum Rafinesque var. villosissimum Pennell (Caryophyllaceae) and closely related Cerastium species. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society, 130, 218-223.

Gustafson, D.J., Gibson, D.J., & Nickrent, D.L. 2002. Genetic diversity and competitive abilities of Dalea purpurea (Fabaceae) from remnant and restored grasslands. International Journal of Plant Sciences, 163, 979- 990.

Gustafson, D.J., Gibson, D.J., & Nickrent, D.L. 2001. Characterizing three restored Andropogon gerardii Vitman (big bluestem) populations established with Illinois and Nebraska seed: established plants and their offspring. In: Seeds for the Future; Roots of the Past (Bernstein, N, Ostrander, LJ eds.), pp. 118-124. Proceedings of the 17th North American Prairie Conference, Northern Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, Iowa.

Gustafson, D.J., & Anderson, R.C. 2001. Comparison of phenology, photosynthetic rates, and leaf morphology of savanna and prairie populations of shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia L.). In: Seeds for the Future; Roots of the Past (Bernstein, N, Ostrander, LJ eds.), pp. 164-168. Proceedings of the 17th North American Prairie Conference, Northern Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, Iowa.

Gibson, D.J., Adams, E.D., Ely, J.S., Gustafson, D.J., McEwen, D., & Evans, T.R. 2000. Eighteen years of herbaceous layer recovery of a recreation area in a mesic forest. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society, 127, 230-239.

Gustafson, D.J. 2000. Genetic and competition studies of Andropogon geradii, Sorghastrum nutans and Dalea purpurea from remnant and restored tallgrass prairies. Ph.D. Dissertation. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

Gustafson, D.J., Gibson, D.J., & Nickrent, D.L. 1999. Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) variation among remnant big bluestem [Andropogon gerardii Vitman] populations from Arkansas' Grand Prairie. Molecular Ecology, 8, 1693-1701.

Proceedings
Gustafson, D. J. and R. C. Anderson. 1994. Phenological and physiological response of shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia L.) in prairie and savanna habitats. pp. 217-221, In J. Fralish, R. Anderson, J. Ebinger, and R. Szafoni (ed.) Proceedings of the North American conference on savannas and barrens. Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.

Anderson, R. C., D. Schmidt, M. R. Anderson and D. J. Gustafson. 1994. ParkLands savanna restoration. pp. 275-277, In J. Fralish, R. Anderson, J. Ebinger, and R. Szafoni (ed.) Proceedings of the North American conference on savannas and barrens. Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.

Agency Reports
Gustafson, D. J. and D. L. Nickrent. 1999. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area Project: Andropogon gerardii Vitman (big bluestem) Genetics and Gene Flow. Submitted to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Nature Preserves Commission.

Gustafson, D. J., D. J. Gibson and D. L. Nickrent. 1997. Assessment of baseline genetic data on Andropogon gerardii (big bluestem), Sorghastrum nutans (indian grass), and Dalea purpurea (purple prairie clover) among remnant and restored Illinois tallgrass mesic prairie and selected grass cultivars. Submitted to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Division.

Gustafson, D. J. and D. L. Nickrent. 1996. Genetic characterization of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) from the Grand Prairie of Arkansas. Submitted to the Memphis District Corp. of Engineers, Environmental Analysis Branch.

Abstracts
Gustafson, D.J., & Latham, R.E. 2004. Is the serpentine aster, Symphyotrichum depauperatum (Fern.) Nesom, a valid species and actually endemic to eastern serpentine barrens? The Association of Southeastern Biologists, 65th Annual Meeting, Memphis, Tennessee.

Gustafson, D.J., & Casper, B.B. 2002. Soil nutrients influencing plant/soil community feedback. Ecological Society of America. Tucson, Arizona. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 87(4).

Gustafson, D.J., D J. Gibson and D.L. Nickrent. 1999. Competitive relationships among populations and cultivars of a core prairie species, Andropogon gerardii. XVI International Botanical Congress (808). St. Louis, Missouri.

Gibson, D.J., E.D. Adams, J.S. Ely, D.J. Gustafson, D.N. McEwen, and T.Evans. 1999. Eighteen years of herbaceous layer recovery of a recreation area in an oak-hickory forest. Ecological Society of America, 84th Annual Meeting, Abstracts, 253.

Adams, E., D. J. Gibson, J. S. Ely, D. J. Gustafson, D. McEwen and T. Evans. 1998. Vegetation recovery over an 18 year period at a recreation facility. Abstract in: ASB Bulletin 45(2): 101.

Gustafson, D. J., D. J. Gibson and D. L. Nickrent. 1997. Genetic characterization of Andropogon gerardii Vitman. (big bluestem) in the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Ecological Society of America. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 78(4): 101.

Gustafson, D. J. and R. C. Anderson. 1995. Habitat induced morphological and physiological variation of shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia L.). Ecological Society of America. Snowbird, Utah. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 76(2): 102.

Gustafson, D. J., M. M. Woodby and R. C. Anderson. 1995. Seventeen years of succession in two central Illinois oak forests. Illinois' Renewable Resources. Springfield, Illinois.

Gustafson, D. J. and R. C. Anderson. 1994. Phenological and physiological response of shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia L.) in prairie and savanna habitats. American Institute of Biological Sciences - Botanical Society of America. Knoxville, Tennessee. American Journal of Botany (supplement) 81:54.

Gustafson, D. J. and R. C. Anderson. 1994. Phenological and physiological response of shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia L.) in prairie and savanna habitats. Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois.

Research Presentations
Gustafson, D.J., & Latham, R.E. 2004. Is the serpentine aster, Symphyotrichum depauperatum (Fern.) Nesom, a valid species and actually endemic to eastern serpentine barrens? The Association of Southeastern Biologists, 65th Annual Meeting, Memphis, Tennessee.

Gustafson, D.J. 2002. Plant / soil microbe feedback: Who is driving the system? Fordham University, New York, New York. *Invited Speaker.

Gustafson, D.J., & Casper, B.B. 2002. Soil nutrients influencing plant/soil community feedback. Ecological Society of America. Tucson, Arizona. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 87(4).

Gustafson, D. J., D. J. Gibson and D. L. Nickrent. 2000. Characterizing three restored Andropogon gerardii Vitman (big bluestem) populations established with Illinois and Nebraska seed: established plants and their offspring. *Invited Speaker.

Gustafson, D. J., D. J. Gibson and D. L. Nickrent. 1997. Characterizing the genetic diversity and genetic identity of big bluestem, indian grass, and purple prairie clover in remnant and restored tallgrass prairies of Illinois. Invited Speaker: From Bison to Buffalo Grass: The Genetics of Landscape Restoration, Governors State University.*Invited Speaker.

Gustafson, D. J., M. M. Woodby and R. C. Anderson. 1995. Seventeen years of succession in two central Illinois oak forests. Illinois' Renewable Resources. Springfield, Illinois.

Gustafson, D. J. and R. C. Anderson. 1994. Phenological and physiological response of shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia L.) in prairie and savanna habitats. pp. 217-221, In J. Fralish, R. Anderson, J. Ebinger, and R. Szafoni (ed.) Proceedings of the North American conference on savannas and barrens. Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.

Gustafson, D. J. and R. C. Anderson. 1994. Phenological and physiological response of shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia L.) in prairie and savanna habitats. Illinois State University Graduate Research Symposium.

Gustafson, D. J. 1994. Photosynthetic response of shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia L.) in prairie and savanna habitats. Ecology and Evolution Intradepartmental Seminar.

Poster Presentations
Gustafson, D. J., D. J. Gibson and D. L. Nickrent. 1999. Competitive relationships among populations and cultivars of a core prairie species, Andropogon gerardii. XVI International Botanical Congress (808). St. Louis, Missouri.

Gustafson, D. J., D. J. Gibson and D. L. Nickrent. 1999. Allozyme and RAPD survey of Andropogon gerardii (Poaceae) from Illinois' remnant and restored tallgrass prairies, KONZA Prairie, and three cultivars. Grasslands for the Next Millennium. Omaha, Nebraska.

Gustafson, D. J., M. M. Woodby and R. C. Anderson. 1995. Seventeen years of succession in two central Illinois oak forests. Illinois' Renewable Resources. Springfield, Illinois.

Instructional Activities
Instructor: Biology 101 (General Biology for non-majors) lecture and Biology 203 (Survey of the Plant Kingdom) lecture and laboratory (Fall 2003), Department of Biology, The Citadel, Charleston, SC.

Instructor: Biology 416-Field Biology (Fall 2001), Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

Instructor: Biology 102-Introduction to Biology (B) (Fall 2001, Spring 2002), Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

Instructor: Biology 101-Introduction to Biology (A) (Summer 2001), Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

Guest Lecturer: Dr. Brenda Casper's Population Ecology class, Fall 2000. Conservation genetics and the tallgrass prairie.

Guest Lecturer: Dr. David Gibson's Plant Population Biology class, Spring 1998. Isozyme and RAPD analysis of three plant species of Illinois tallgrass prairie.

Guest Lecturer: Dr. Daniel Nickrent's Plant Systematics class, Fall 1997. PCR and population level relationships.

Guest Lecturer: Dr. Jonathan Newman's Ecology class, Summer 1997. Genetic characterization of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) from the Grand Prairie of Arkansas.

Supervised graduate and undergraduate students at Southern Illinois University, which included enzyme and DNA extraction, isozyme analysis, and intraspecific competition experiments.

Supervised four undergraduate research projects at Illinois State University that included chlorophyll analysis, reproductive effort (seed production), leaf anatomy, germination, and seed viability analysis of shooting star (Dodecatheon meadia).

Presentation to the Glenn Elementary School's Environmental Kid's Club, "What are savannas and why should we save them?"

Grants and Other Funding
Collaborator (subcontractor with postdoc advisor) Casper, B.B. and Bentivenga, S. (2003) Plant / soil negative feedback in serpentine barrens and tallgrass prairies. National Science Foundation. $300,000.

Gustafson, D.J. 2004. Does Prokelisia marginata (Spartina Leafhopper) population dynamics affect Spartina alterniflora productivity? The Citadel Foundation New Faculty Grant (January 1, 2004 - June 30, 2004; $1500 requested) and Faculty Research Grant (July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005; $3000 requested).

Gustafson, D.J. 2003. Investigating spatial - temporal dynamics of Spartina alterniflora die-back within a southern salt marsh. The Citadel Foundation New Faculty Research Grant. $1500

Gustafson, D.J. 2001. Molecular Genetic Study of Two Purportedly Endemic Plants of Eastern Serpentine Grasslands. The Nature Conservancy, Pennsylvania Chapter. May 2001 to May 2002. $5000.

Nickrent, D. L. and D. J. Gustafson. Goose Lake Prairie Project. Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund, Illinois Department of Natural Resources. July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999. $1000.

Nickrent, D. L., D. J. Gibson and D. J. Gustafson. Characterization of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) from the Grand Prairie of Arkansas. US Department of the Army, the Army Corps of Engineers. July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997. $6000.

James E.Ozment Achievement Award in Natural History, Southern Illinois University Foundation and the College of Science, Southern Illinois University, April 5, 1998. $400.

References
Dr. Brenda Casper, Plant Population Biologist, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 215 898-8569. bcasper@sas.upenn.edu

Dr. David J. Gibson, Grass Land Ecologist, Department of Plant Biology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901. 618 453-3231. dgibson@plant.siu.edu

Dr. Daniel L. Nickrent, Plant Systematics, Department of Plant Biology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901. 618 453-3223. Nickrent@plant.siu.edu

Dr. Roger C. Anderson, Plant Ecologist, Department of Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61761. 309 438-2653. rcander@ilstu.edu

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·	Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, The Citadel, Charleston, SC 29409. Fall 2003 to Present.
·	Postdoctoral Researcher with Dr. Brenda Casper, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fall 2000 to Spring 2003.
·	Instructor, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Field Biology (Biol 416 - Fall 2001) and Introduction to Biology A (Biol 101-Summer 2001) and B (Biol 102 - Fall and Spring 2001).
·	Teaching Assistant. Southern Illinois University. General Plant Biology (2 sections) Fall of 1997 and (2 sections) Spring of 1998.
·	Teaching Assistant. Southern Illinois University. Plants and Society (1 section) Summer 1997.
·	Instructor of Environmental Science at Lincoln Community College, Normal, Illinois. June to August 1995.
·	Teaching Assistant. Illinois State University. Molecular and Cellular Biology (2 sections) Spring of 1993 and (3 sections) Spring of 1995.
·	Teaching Assistant. Illinois State University. Evolutionary Ecology (2,3,2 sections) Fall of 1993 to the Fall of 1994.
·	Teaching Assistant. Illinois State University. Vegetation Restoration and Management (1 section) in the Fall of 1994.
·	Medical Technologist (American Society of Clinical Pathology) at Stroink Pathology Laboratory, Bloomington, Illinois. August 1991 to August 1995.
·	Medical Technologist (ASCP) at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Illinois. August 1990-1991.

·	James E.Ozment Achievement Award in Natural History, Southern Illinois University Foundation and the College of Science, Southern Illinois University.
·	Outstanding Masters Student Award, Department of Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, 1994-1995 Academic year.
·	Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Department of Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, 1994-1995 Academic year.
·	Rilett Scholarship - R. Omar Rilett Trust for Scholarships and Research.
·	Phi Sigma (Beta Lambda Chapter) research grant.
·	North American savanna and barrens conference, steering committee member and moderator (1 section).
·	Research Assistant for Dr. Richard Crowell (Blackburn College). Involved with physiological experiments of the effects of exercise with spontaneously hypertensive rats. 1988 - 1989 Academic year.