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CURRICULUM VITAE

Employment History:

 

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Michigan State University, June 2016 - current

 

EDUCATION:

 

  • Ph.D. in Fisheries Science, Oregon State University, 2016

  • M.S. in Biology, State University of New York at Fredonia, 2011

  • B.S. in Biology, State University of New York at Fredonia, 2009

 

PUBLICATIONS:

 

Bartron, M.L., N.M. Sard, and K.T. Scribner. In revision. Evaluation of inbreeding effective size and

coancestry among commonly used hatchery mating strategies. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society.

 

Scribner, K.T., G. Uhrig, J. Kanefsky, N.M. Sard, M. Holtgren, and C. Jerome. In revision. Decadal

estimates of adult lake sturgeon abundance and diversity based on pedigree analyses of multi-locus genotypes. North American Journal of Fisheries Management.

 

Ottmann, D., K. Grorud-Colvert, N.M. Sard, B.E. Huntington, M.A. Banks, and S. Sponaugle, 2016. Long-term aggregation of larval fish siblings during dispersal along an open coast. Proceedings of the NationalAcademy of Sciences, p.201613440.

 

Sard, N.M., D.P., Jacobson, and M.A., Banks. 2016. Grandparentage assignments identify unexpected adfluvial life history tactic contributing offspring to a reintroduced population. Ecology and Evolution. 6: 6773-6783.

 

Sard, N.M., M.A., Johnson, D.P., Jacobson, M.J., Hogansen, K.G., O’Malley and M.A., Banks. 2016. Genetic monitoring guides adaptive management of a migratory fish reintroduction. Animal Conservation. 19: 570-577.

 

Evans, M.L., S.J., Shry, D.P., Jacobson, N.M. Sard, and K.G., O'Malley. 2015.  Functional gene diversity and migration timing in reintroduced Chinook salmon. Conservation Genetics, 16(6): 1455-1464

 

Sard, N.M., K.G, O’Malley, D.P, Jacobson, M.J., Hogansen, M.A., Johnson, and M.A., Banks. 2015. Factors influencing spawner success in a spring Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) reintroduction program. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 79(9):1390-1397

 

PUBLICATIONS IN PREPARATION:

 

Sard, N.M., J.D. Robinson., S. Herbst, and K.T. Scribner. In prep. Coalescent analysis evaluating alternative hypotheses of Round Goby colonization of inland lakes using genomics data. Evolutionary Applications.

 

Sard, N.M., J.D. Robinson., S. Herbst, and K.T. Scribner. In prep. Approximate Bayesian computation analysis identifies likely hypothesis to explain the Rusty Crayfish invasion of inland aquatic systems.  Journal of Heredity.

 

Sard, N.M., J.D. Robinson., R. Selby, S. Herbst, and K.T. Scribner. In prep. Application of coalescent simulations in an approximate Bayesian computation framework informs likely routes of the Zebra  Mussel invasion of inland lakes. Molecular Ecology.

 

Sard, N.M., J. Robinson., S. Herbst, J. Kanefsky, and K.T. Scribner. In prep. Comparing eDNA metabarcoding and traditional surveys of diversity and abundance: implications for invasive fishes. Molecular Ecology.

 

Selby, R., N.M. Sard, and K.T. Scribner, In prep. Cytonuclear data identifies hybridization between Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and Quagga Mussels (Dreissena bugensis) in inland and Laurentian Great Lakes. Biological Invasions.

 

Scribner, K.T., M. Kardos, N.M. Sard, R. Waples, and G. Luikart. Application of genetic data and theory in fisheries management. In prep. C.S., Guy, M.L. Brown, and T. Brenden. Analysis and interpretation of freshwater fisheries data. 2nd edition. American Fisheries Society.

 

GRANTS:

 

  • “Using genomic approaches for assessing community composition and relative abundance: an application for the early detection of invasive plants, invertebrates, and fishes in Michigan’s aquatic systems”

    • Principle Investigators: Robinson, J.R., K.T. Scribner, and N.M. Sard

    • Duration: 2 years

    • Funding source: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, 2017

    • Award: $210,000

  • “Using grandparentage assignments to test for unsampled parents contributing to a reintroduction program”

    • Principle Investigators: Sard, N.M. and M.A. Banks

    • Duration: 2 years

    • Funding source: Mamie Markham Research Fund, 2014

    • Award: $9,000

 

FELLOWSHIPS, & INTERNSHIPS:

 

  • Holmberg Summer Research Fellowship, The State University of New York at Fredonia, 2010

  • Holmberg Summer Research Fellowship, The State University of New York at Fredonia, 2008

  • Summer Research Internship, New York Great Lakes Research Protection Fund, 2007

 

HONORS & AWARDS:

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  • Best Postdoctoral Researcher Presentation, Midwest Popgen Conference, 2017

  • Student Community Involvement Award, Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2015

  • Clarence and Bessie Williams Scholarship, 2011

  • Maude Grant Kent Scholarship Fund, 2011

  • Best Student Presentation, Great Lakes Research Consortium, 2009

  • Herbert and Marion Mackie Memorial Award, SUNY Fredonia, 2008

  • Willard F. Stanley Scholarship Award, SUNY Fredonia, 2007

  • Wegmans Scholarship Award, Wegmans Food Markets, 2006-2009

  • Dr. Paul and Adelaide Ellsworth Weston Scholarship, 2006-2008, 2010-2011

  • Walter and Grace Hazzard Scholarship, 2006, 2008, 2010

 

RELEVANT SKILLS:

 

  • Proficient R programmer

    • Processing ecological and genetic data

      • dplyr, reshape2

    • Statistical analysis

      • Normally and non-normally distributed data –base

      • Count data – MASS, lme4

      • Genetic – Heirfstat, adegenet, SOLOMON

    • Static and interactive graphics

      • ggplot2, ggmaps, RGL, shiny, shinyRGL

    • Technical HTML5 documents and web pages

  • Novice Unix programmer

    • SGE_Batch

    • Data processing pipelines

    • Regular expressions

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

 

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

  • Programming: Introduction & Best Practices Teaching Assistant, 2017

    • Assisted students throughout a two week course on general programming

  • Statistical Analysis and Visualization Teaching Assistant, 2017

    • Assisted students throughout a two week course on statistical analysis and graphing

  • Molecular Ecology and Conservation Guest Lecturer, 2016

    • Provided a lecture on “Methods of Parentage Analysis in Natural Populations”

Oregon State University, Newport, OR

  • Introduction to R Instructor, 2014, 2015

    • Developed and co-taught a three day short course designed to introduce students to R

  • Coastal Population Genetics & Conservation Guest Lecturer, 2013

    • Provided a lecture on “The power of genetic pedigree, Bayesian inference, and project considerations”, 2013

State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY

  • Genetics Laboratory Teaching Assistant, 2009-2011

    • Independently taught three sections of intensive hands-on lab where students participated in a forward genetic screen to identify genes involved in the Gurken-EGFR signaling transduction pathway. Developed pre-lab lectures, designed quizzes, and prepared materials for all lab sections.

  • Principles II Laboratory Teaching Assistant, 2009-2011

    • Independently taught two sections of basic molecular biology techniques such as cloning, sequencing, PCR, and restriction digests. Created pre-lab lectures and prepared materials for all lab sections.

  • Biology Tutor, 2007-2009

    • Tutored students in biology, statistics, general chemistry, and general physics courses

 

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:

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  • Pathways to Scientific Teaching, Participant, 2017

  • HMSC_useR, Organizer, 2014-2016

  • Marine Studies Initiative Learning Models Work Group, Committee Member, 2014-2015

  • National Science Teachers Association, Member, 2014-present

  • American Fisheries Society, Member, 2007-Present 

 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

 

  • Careers in science investigation, volunteer instructor, 2012-2016

  • Hatfield Marine Science Day outreach volunteer, 2012-2016

  • Middle school science mentor, 2012, 2014

  • COASTALearning Symposium, volunteer instructor, 2013

 

INVITED PRESENTATIONS:

 

Sard. N.M. 2014. The Possibilities R Endless. Tech Talk. Hatfield Marine Science Center.

 

ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

 

Sard, N.M, J.D., Robinson, S.J., Herbst, and K.T., Scribner 2017. Testing vectors to explain how Round Goby colonized inland lakes and rivers using genomics data. Midwest PopGen Conference, East Lansing, Michigan.

 

Sard, N.M, J.D., Robinson, S.J., Herbst, and K.T., Scribner 2017. Testing vectors to explain how Round Goby colonized inland lakes and rivers using genomics data. Bi-national Great Lakes AIS Forum, Erie, Pennsylvania.

 

Sard, N.M, J.D., Robinson, S.J., Herbst, and K.T., Scribner 2017. Comparing eDNA metabarcoding and traditional surveys of diversity and abundance: implications for invasive fishes. International Association of Great Lakes Research, Detroit, Michigan.

 

Sard, N.M, J.D., Robinson, S.J., Herbst, and K.T., Scribner 2017. Testing vectors to explain how Round Goby colonized inland lakes and rivers using genomics data. International Association of Great Lakes Research, Detroit, Michigan.

 

Sard, N.M, M.L., Evans, K.G., O’Malley, and M.A., Banks. 2015. Maintenance of Genetic Diversity during Reintroduction: Assessment among Potential Parents, Offspring, and Migrants at Two Spring Chinook salmon Programs. American Fisheries Society National Conference, Portland, Oregon.

 

Sard, N.M, D.P., Jacobson, M.J., Hogansen, K.G., O’Malley, M.A., Johnson, and M.A., Banks. 2014. Reintroducing spring Chinook salmon above a high head dam in Oregon: Inference from genetic pedigree. American Fisheries Society National Conference, Quebec City, Quebec.

 

Sard, N.M., D.P, Jacobson, M.J, Hogansen, K.G., O’Malley, M.A., Johnson, and M.A., Banks. 2014. Pedigree findings on the reintroduction of spring Chinook salmon above Cougar Dam: Inference from juveniles and adult returns. Army Corps of Engineer Annual Willamette River Basin Project meeting, Portland, Oregon.

 

Sard, N.M, K.G., O’Malley, D.P., Jacobson, M.J., Hogansen, M.A., Johnson, and M.A., Banks. 2014.  Evaluating a spring Chinook salmon reintroduction above a high-head dam in Oregon: Inference from genetic monitoring. Coastwide salmonid genetics meeting, Juneau, Alaska.

 

Sard, N.M., D.P., Jacobson, M.J., Hogansen, K.G., O’Malley, M.A., Johnson, and M.A., Banks. 2013. The reproductive success of hatchery and wild spring Chinook released above Cougar Dam, South Fork McKenzie River, Oregon. Army Corps of Engineer Annual Willamette River Basin Project meeting, Portland, Oregon.  

 

Sard, N.M., J., Britt, M.J., Hogansen, K., Sheroder, M.A., Johnson, and M.A., Banks. 2012. How do alternate outplanting strategies affect the reproductive success of spring Chinook salmon released above Cougar Dam on the South Fork McKenzie River, Oregon. Coastwide salmonid genetics meeting, U.C. Davis, California.

 

Sard, N.M., J., Britt, M., Hogansen, K., Sheroder, M.A., Johnson, and M.A, Banks. 2012. Alternative outplanting strategies affect the reproductive success of spring Chinook above the Cougar Dam. Research Advancements in Fisheries and Wildlife Exposition, Corvallis, Oregon.

 

Sard, N.M., C., Hahn, D., Einhouse, W.T., Lee, and T.R., Strakosh. 2009. Genetic Divergence and Longitudinal Variation of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) Populations in Lakes Erie and its Tributaries. Great Lakes Research Consortium, SUNY Environmental Science, and Forestry, Syracuse, New York.

 

 

POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

 

Sard, N.M., D.P., Jacobson, and M.A., Banks. 2015. Why do hatchery and natural origin spring Chinook salmon differ in mean fitness? American Fisheries Society National Conference, Portland, Oregon.

 

Sard, N.M., D.P., Jacobson, and M.A., Banks. 2014. Do adfluvial female spring Chinook present a new life history strategy in high-head dam reservoirs? American Fisheries Society National Conference, Quebec City, Quebec.

 

Sard, N.M., D., Einhouse, W., Brown, and W.T., Lee. 2010. Genetic Evidence for Male Site Fidelity in Smallmouth Bass Populations in Lake Erie. Student Research and Creativity Exposition, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York.

 

Sard, N.M., J., Szumigala, D., Einhouse, W., Brown, and W.T., Lee. 2010. Seasonal movement patterns of resident and potamodromous smallmouth bass in Cattaraugus Creek. Great Lakes Research Consortium, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York

 

Sard, N.M., C., Hahn, D., Einhouse, W.T., Lee, and T.R., Strakosh. 2009. Analysis of Population Viscosity in Potamodromous Smallmouth Bass Spawning Stocks in the Eastern Basin of Lake Erie. Student Research and Creativity Exposition, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York.

 

Sard, N.M., C., Hahn, D., Einhouse, W.T., Lee, and T.R., Strakosh. 2008. Genetic Identification of Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Tributary Stocks and Their Contribution to the Lake Population. American Fisheries Society Conference, Ottawa, Canada.

 

Sard, N.M., C., Hahn, D., Einhouse, W.T., Lee, and T.R., Strakosh.  2007. Genetic identification of Lake Erie smallmouth bass tributary stocks and their contribution to the lake population.  Student Research and Creativity Exposition, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York.

 

 

TECHNICAL REPORTS:

 

Sard, N.M., S.J, Herbst, and K.T., Scribner. June 2017. Development and application of molecular genetic methods for surveillance and control of Michigan’s aquatic invasive species. Semi-annual report. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

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Sard, N.M., S.J, Herbst, and K.T., Scribner. December 2016. Development and application of molecular genetic methods for surveillance and control of Michigan’s aquatic invasive species. Semi-annual report. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

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Sard, N.M., S.J, Herbst, and K.T., Scribner. June 2016. Development and application of molecular genetic methods for surveillance and control of Michigan’s aquatic invasive species. Semi-annual report. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

 

Banks. M.A., N.M., Sard, K.G., O’Malley, D.P., Jacobson, M.J., Hogansen, and M.A., Johnson. 2014. A

genetics-based evaluation of the spring Chinook salmon reintroduction program above Cougar Dam, South Fork McKenzie River, 2007-2013. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District.

 

Banks, M.A., K.G., O’Malley, N.M., Sard, D.P., Jacobson, M.J., Hogansen, K., Schroeder, and M.A.,

Johnson. 2013. Genetic pedigree analysis of spring Chinook salmon outplanted above Cougar Dam, South Fork McKenzie River. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District.

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