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JOHNALYN M. GORDONjohnalyn@uky.eduORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4495-0684Research Interests:My research interests are shaped by the threats urban pests pose to human health, peace of mind,and overall quality of life. In cases where pest pressure is immense, risk can be severe, and it isessential that urban pests be quickly and efficiently eradicated from homes. Rapid and effectivepest management requires both a complete knowledge of the pest species, along with novelintegrated approaches to pest management. I am especially interested in applying understandingof pest biology and behavior to challenges of insecticide resistance and pest managementstrategies in low-income housing, as well as applying knowledge of risk factors associated withhuman health impacts to the development of targeted mitigation strategies to ensure risk tohumans is being effectively diminished.I am passionate about improving human health by solving indoor pest problems. My futureresearch goals are to apply the knowledge and skills I develop to improving urban pestmanagement through a career in which I can use research to improve pest management andmitigate pest-associated health risks, with specific attention paid to disadvantaged communities.My current research activities include: Quantification of bed bug histamine within the indoor environment Determination of the relative proportions and persistence of 3 cockroach allergensEducation:In Progress. Expected Graduation: 2024Ph.D., Entomology, Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky Chair: Dr. Zachary DeVries Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.02019M.S., Entomology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida Chair: Dr. Thomas Chouvenc Graduate certificate in urban pest management Cumulative GPA: 3.84/4.0

2017B.S., Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation,University of Florida Minor: Entomology Graduated cum Laude Cumulative GPA: 3.54/4.0Employment:2020-Present Graduate Research Assistant, Urban Entomology Lab (Zachary DeVries),University of Kentucky, August 2020 – Present2019-2020Laboratory Technician, Termite Research and Extension Lab (ThomasChouvenc), University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Research and EducationCenter, September 2019 – July 20202017-2019Graduate Research Assistant, Termite Research and Extension Lab (ThomasChouvenc), University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Research and EducationCenter, August 2017 – August 20192014-2017Undergraduate Research Assistant, Urban Entomology Lab (Philip Koehler),Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, October 2014– June 2017Publications:Gordon, JM, Šobotník J, Chouvenc T. 2020. Colony-age-dependent variation in cuticularhydrocarbon profiles in subterranean termite colonies. 2020. Ecology and Evolution 10(18):10095–10104, https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6669Halbritter DA, Gordon JM, Keacher KL, Avery ML, Daniels JC. 2018. Evaluating analleged mimic of the monarch butterfly: Neophasia (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) butterflies arepalatable to avian predators. Insects 9(4): 150, https://doi.org/10.3390/insects9040150Halbritter DA, Willett DS, Gordon JM, Stelinski LL, Daniels JC. 2018. Behavioral evidencefor host transitions in plant, plant parasite, and insect interactions. EnvironmentalEntomology, nvy033, https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy033.Manuscripts In Preparation/Under Review:Gordon JM, Velenovsky JF IV, Chouvenc T. (in preparation). Subterranean termite colonyelimination can be achieved even when only a small fraction of foragers feed upon a CSIbait. To be submitted to the Journal of Pest Science.2

Gordon JM, Velenovsky JF IV, Hileman J, Gile GH, Chouvenc T. (in preparation). Relativecontributions of host and symbiont to heterosis in Coptotermes hybrids. To be submitted toInsectes Sociaux.Extension Publications:Gordon JM, Scheffrahn RH, Su N-Y. 2020. West Indian drywood termite (EENY-79).University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.Fellowships, Scholarships, and Grants ( 11,550 total):2021Pest Management Foundation Scholarship, the Pest Management Foundation( 2000)2018Florida Entomological Society Scholarship, Florida Entomological Society ( 500)2018College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Scholarship, University of Florida( 1000)2018Florida Pest Management Foundation Scholarship, Florida Pest ManagementFoundation ( 500)2018Alain VanRyckeghem Memorial Scholarship, Pi Chi Omega ( 2000)2017-2019Jeff Edwards Graduate Student Endowment Research Assistantship ( 62500)2017Florida Pest Management Foundation Scholarship, Florida Pest ManagementFoundation ( 500)2016Mulrennan Scholarship, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Universityof Florida ( 500)2016Florida Pest Management Foundation Scholarship, Florida Pest ManagementFoundation ( 500)2016Dr. Austin M. Frishman Scholarship, Pi Chi Omega ( 2000)2015Urban Entomology, Earl Dixon Jr., Lawrence Hetrick Scholarships, Departmentof Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida ( 150)2015Undergraduate Travel Grant, Department of Entomology and Nematology,University of Florida ( 400)2013Jenning’s Scholarship, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation,University of Florida ( 1000)2013-2017Florida Academic Scholar Award, Bright Futures Scholarship Program (FullTuition Scholarship)Awards and Honors:3

2019 John A. Mulrennan, Sr. Outstanding M.S. Student Award, Department of Entomologyand Nematology, University of FloridaProfessional Meetings:2020 Entomological Society of America Virtual Annual Meeting – Presentation: “Subterraneantermite colony elimination can be achieved even when only a small fraction of foragersfeed upon a CSI bait” – Johnalyn Gordon, Joseph F. Velenovsky IV, and ThomasChouvenc. 1st place President’s Prize for oral presentation2019 Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting – Presentation: “Relativecontributions of host and symbiont to heterosis in Coptotermes hybrids (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae)” – Johnalyn Gordon, Gillian Gile, Nan-Yao Su, and Thomas Chouvenc.1st place President’s Prize for oral presentation2019 UF/IFAS Termite Course. University of Florida Ft. Lauderdale Research and EducationCenter. – Presentation: “Colony-age-dependent variation in cuticular hydrocarbonprofiles in Coptotermes gestroi (Rhinotermitidae)” – Johnalyn Gordon and ThomasChouvenc. 3rd place in student competition2019 Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting – Presentation: “Colony-age-dependentVariation in Cuticular Hydrocarbon Profiles in Coptotermes gestroi – Johnalyn Gordonand Thomas Chouvenc. 1st place in M.S. student competition2019 UF/IFAS Termite Course. University of Florida Ft. Lauderdale Research and EducationCenter. – Presentation: “Colony-age-dependent variation in cuticular hydrocarbonprofiles in Coptotermes gestroi (Rhinotermitidae)” – Johnalyn Gordon and ThomasChouvenc. 3rd place in student competition2018 Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting – Presentation: “Colony agedependent variation in cuticular hydrocarbon profiles and its impacts on recognition intermite primary reproductives (Coptotermes gestroi)” – Johnalyn Gordon and ThomasChouvenc2018 Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting – Presentation: “Establishment of a newinvasive ant species in Florida: Plagiolepis alluaudi (Formicidae: Formicinae)” –Johnalyn Gordon and Thomas Chouvenc2018 National Conference on Urban Entomology – Presentation: “Establishment of a newinvasive ant species, Plagiolepis alluaudi, in Florida” – Johnalyn Gordon and ThomasChouvencExtension Presentations and Activities:2019 National Pest Management Association PestWorld – NPMA Intern – Presentation:“Proportional feeding threshold of subterranean termite bait for total colony elimination”2019 Southeast Pest Management Conference – Presentations: “Little known facts abouttermites and wood destroying organisms” – Johnalyn Gordon and Thomas Chouvenc4

2018 National Pest Management Association PestWorld – NPMA Intern – Presentation:“Hybrid termites in southeastern Florida and an investigation of the mechanisms behindtheir vigor”2018 Southeast Pest Management Conference – Presentation: “The Arrival of the Little YellowAnt in Florida “– Johnalyn Gordon and Thomas Chouvenc2018 Florida Pest Management Association Pest and Lawncare Expo – Presentation: “Termitesin Trees”2017 Southeast Pest Management Conference – Presentation: “Bed Bugs, and How to ControlThem” – Brittany Campbell and Johnalyn Gordon2017 University of Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium – Presentation: “Efficacy ofEssential Oils with Soap Salts on Bed Bugs”2016 Southeast Pest Management Conference – Presentation: “Blasting Stormtroopers: Effectsof Soaps on Bed Bugs” – Johnalyn Gordon, Robert Pereira, and Phil KoehlerProfessional Affiliations:2018-Present Entomological Society of America2018-2020Florida Entomological Society2016- Present Pi Chi OmegaOutreach, Volunteer Work, and Public Service:2018 Termite presentation, STEM for Tweens Event, Alvin Sherman Library at NovaSoutheastern University, Davie, FL, July 182017 Florida Honey Princess. Year-long volunteer position representing the Florida StateBeekeepers Association. Attended events where I engaged with the public of all ages andeducated them about the benefits of honey and of bees, and the importance of bees in theenvironment2016 Bugge Faire Judge, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, April 202016 Florida State Fair University of Florida Entomology Booth, Tampa FL, February 92016 Gainesville Honey Queen. Year-long volunteer position representing the GainesvilleArea Bee Club. Attended events where I engaged with the public of all ages and educatedthem about the benefits of honey and of bees, and the importance of bees in theenvironment2015 Tour of Urban Entomology Lab for Elementary School Study Abroad Students,Gainesville, FL July 272015 Arthropod Petting Zoo, Archer Elementary School Carnival, Archer, FL, April 172015 UF BugFest Volunteer, Gainesville FL, April 112015 Homeschool Students Tour of Entomology Department and Entomology Presentation,Gainesville, FL, March 275