J.L.Gillett-Kaufman

Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

Office: 352-273-3950

gillett@ufl.edu

(100% Extension)

Education

B.A., Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, 1998
M.S., Plant Pathology, University of Florida, 2001
Ph.D., Plant Pathology, University of Florida, 2003

Employment

Assistant Extension Scientist, University of Florida, 2005-present
Research Insect Molecular Biologist, USDA/ARS/CMAVE, 2004-2005
Biological Science Technician, USDA/ARS/CMAVE, 2000-2004
Peace Corps Volunteer, Morocco, 1998-2000
Biological Science Technician, USDA/ARS/CMAVE, 1993-1998

Research and Teaching Responsibilities

Extension program focuses on the development and utilization of educational material for county Extension faculty and agricultural and urban clientele. Serve as the UF/IFAS contact for the Landscape Maintenance Association of Florida and coordinate this activity with pest management discipline specialists, the Pesticide Information Office, and other UF/IFAS programs. Ancillary projects include the support of faculty research, extension and teaching programs and activities relating to community sustainability, agricultural biosecurity, landscape IPM and school IPM.

Teaching Experience

Instructor, University of Florida, Plant Pathology Department. Fall 2004. Taught Introduction to Plant Pathology and General Plant Pathology, including responsibility for testing and final grade evaluation for undergraduate and graduate students and supervision of three teaching assistants
Co-Instructor with Dr. G. Wisler, Chairwoman, University of Florida, Plant Pathology Department. Fall 2003. Taught three lecture and laboratory sections of Introduction to Plant Pathology, including responsibility for testing and final grade evaluation for undergraduate and graduate students and supervision of three teaching assistants

Professional Activities

Co-Leader eXtension Urban Integrated Pest Management Community of Practice, January 2009-present
Member UF/IFAS Pest Management University Curriculum Advisory Committee, January 2009-present
Member University of Florida Joint Senate-Presidential Sustainability Committee, July 2007-July 2008
Chair Public Relations Committee, Florida Entomological Society, November 2006-present
Chair University of Florida, Entomology and Nematology Awards Committee, October 2005-present
Faculty Advisor UF Knitting and Crochet Society, 2005-present

Selected Honors and Awards

USDA-CSREES Southern Region IPM Center 2007 Future IPM Leader Award, presented August 2008
Florida Entomological Society 2008 Annual Achievement Award for Extension, presented July 2008
North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture Graduate Student Teaching Award of Merit 2003, presented December 2003
University of Florida Graduate School Graduate Student Teaching Award 2002-2003, presented 2003
University of Florida College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jack L. Fry Graduate Teaching Award, presented December 2002

Grants and Funding ($509,701)

Principal Investigator - $19,876
Co-Principal Investigator - $323,936
Cooperator - $165,889

Selected Publications

Books Edited

Gillett, J.L., H.N. HansPetersen, N.C. Leppla, and D.D. Thomas (Editors). 2006. Grower's IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production. University of Florida, IPM Florida. Extension. IFAS Bulletin 1500. 256 pp.

Refereed Publications

Gillett-Kaufman, J.L., N.C. Leppla, A.C. Hodges, and J.L. Merritt. 2009. Education and Training to Increase Adoption of IPM for Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Florida Entomologist 92 (1): 18-23.
Thomas, D.D., and J.L. Gillett-Kaufman. 2008. How to Make a Multidisciplinary IPM Guide for Growers Using Adobe PageMaker® Templates. Journal of Extension (JOE) 46 (6): Article 6TOT6. Available at http://www.joe.org/joe/2008december/tt6.shtml.
Shirk, P.D., H. Bossin, R.B. Furlong, and J.L. Gillett. 2007. Regulation of Junonia coenia densovirus P9 promoter expression. Insect Molecular Biology 16 (5): 623–633.
Bossin, H., R.B. Furlong, J.L. Gillett, M. Bergoin, and P.D. Shirk. 2007. Somatic transformation efficiencies and expression patterns using the JcDNV and piggyBac transposon gene vectors in insects. Insect Molecular Biology 16 (1): 37-47.
Holler, T., J.L. Gillett, J. Sivinski, and E.R. Mitchell. 2006. Efficacy of the "Mitchell Station," a new bait-station for the control of the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) (Diptera: Tephritidae). Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings 38: 111–118.
Sonke, D.J., J.L. Gillett, and N.C. Leppla. 2005. ChemSearch: A searchable pesticide database for tropical fruit crops. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, Vol. 118.
Jones, G.A., and J.L. Gillett. 2005. Intercropping with sunflowers to attract beneficial insects in organic agriculture. Florida Entomologist 88 (1): 91-96.

Peer Reviewed Publications

Hodges, A.C., J.L. Gillett-Kaufman, C.L. Harmon, A.J. Palmateer, P.D. Roberts, A. Hunsberger, S.A. Shives, T.L. Friday, and J. Xin. 2008. Educate to Detect: Conducting First Detector Training in Florida. University of Florida/EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source. Extension Publication ENY-501. Available at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/document_in788.
Merritt, J.L., N.C. Leppla, and J.L. Gillett. 2007. Tomato and pepper insects. Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida/IFAS. Extension Publication SP-436. Flip card set. 66 pp.
Merritt, J.L., J.L. Gillett, and E.A. Buss. 2007. Good lawn bugs. Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida/IFAS. Extension Publication SP-430. Flip card set. 48 pp.
Gillett, J.L., N.C. Leppla, and J.H. Frank. 2006. Como controlar los grillotopos en céspedes residenciales usando nemátodos benéficos. University of Florida/EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source. Extension Publication IPM-144-S/IN675. Available at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN675.
Gillett, J.L., N.C. Leppla, and J.H. Frank. 2006. How to use beneficial nematodes against pest mole crickets in home lawns. University of Florida/EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source. Extension Publication IPM-144/IN674. Available at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN674.
Gillett, J.L., N.C. Leppla, and D.J. Sonke. 2006. IFAS's IPM, BMPs, FYN and more: An alphabet soup of good environmental programs for Florida. University of Florida/EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source. Extension Publication IN-502. Available at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN502.
Frank, J.H., and J.L. Gillett. 2006. Glossary of expressions in biological control. University of Florida/EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source. Extension Publication IN-673. Available at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN673.
Gillett, J.L., A.C. Hodges, and R.K. Thomas. 2006. Videoconferencing (Polycom) distance education. University of Florida/EDIS - Electronic Data Information Source. Extension Publication IN-670. Available at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN670.

Extension Publications, Abstracts, Reviews and Newsletters

Gillett, J.L., and D.D. Thomas. 2007. Bul 1500 CD and screensaver - Grower's IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production. University of Florida, IPM Florida. Extension. IFAS Bulletin 1500.
Morse, J.V., J.L. Gillett, and N.C. Leppla. 2007. Learn About IPM. Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida/IFAS. Brochure.
Hodges, A.C., J.L. Gillett, C.L Harmon, T.L. Friday, L.A. Halsey, M.L. Lamberts, A. Hunsberger, T.M. Momol, J.P. Cuda, L.S. Osborne, T. Smith, and A. Silagyi. 2007. First detector training in Florida: educational efforts to promote early detection of exotic pests. 2007 EPAF Professional Improvement Twenty-First Annual Proceedings 21: 44-45.
HansPetersen, H.N., N.C. Leppla, and J.L. Gillett. 2006. Growing with the guide. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine 70: 16-18.
Gillett, J.L., and N.C. Leppla. 2006. Quality control and mass rearing insects. Abstract and Paper. IV International Congreso Internacional de Control Biologico, CIAT, Palmira, Colombia, May 31-June 2.
Gillett, J.L., and N.C. Leppla. 2006. A Worm in the Teacher's Apple: Protecting America's School Children from Pests and Pesticides. Journal of Extension (JOE) 44 (3): Article 3TOT5. Available at http://www.joe.org/joe/2006june/tt5.shtml.
Shirk, P.D., R.B. Furlong, J.L. Gillett, and H. Bossin. 2005. Functionality of JcDNV-derived somatic transformation vectors in insects and the role of viral enhancer sequences. Developmental Biology 283: 610-611.
Oi, F.M., N.C. Leppla, and J.L. Gillett. 2005. IPM in Florida schools. SRIPMC Newsletter 2 (5): 2. Available at http://www.sripmc.org/newsalerts/newsletter/June05.pdf.

Distance Education and Multi-Media Teaching Material

Shober, A.L., and J.L. Gillett-Kaufman. 2008. Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Soils. 30 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Wilhelm, J., M. Wilhelm, T. Burish, and J.L. Gillett-Kaufman. 2008. Things to Know as a Company Supervisor. 20-25 minutes. IFAS Landscape Module Series.
Shober, A.L., and J.L. Gillett-Kaufman. 2008. Urban Soils and Their Management. 20 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Harmon, P.F., B.C. Larson, and J.L. Gillett-Kaufman. 2008. Landscape Ornamental Diseases. 60 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Harmon, P.F., B.C. Larson, and J.L. Gillett-Kaufman. 2008. Lawngrass Diseases. 60 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Brinen, G.H., and J.L. Gillett. 2007. IPM in the Landscape. 90 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Williams, S.W., B.C. Larson, and J.L. Gillett. 2007. IPM Customer Communication. 40 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Larson, B.C., and J.L. Gillett. 2007. IPM Business Plan. 60 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Gillett, J.L., and B.C. Larson. 2007. Soil Health and Nutrient Sampling. 60 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Gillett, J.L. 2007. IPM Customer Education. 60 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Gillett, J.L. 2007. IPM Initial Site Walkabout. 40 minutes. HEC Landscape IPM Module Series. USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant #2004-38411-14752. Title: "Enhancing Distance Education in Integrated Pest Management".
Gillett, J.L. 2007. Helpful Lawn and Landscape Organisms. 40 minutes. IFAS Landscape Module Series.
Gillett, J.L. 2007. Specific Pests. 50 minutes. IFAS Landscape Module Series.
Gillett, J.L. 2007. How to Sample for Insects. 20 minutes. IFAS Landscape Module Series.
Gillett, J.L. 2007. How to Sample for Pathogens. 20 minutes. IFAS Landscape Module Series.
Gillett, J.L., N.C. Leppla, and L.S. Hightower. 2006. Integrated Pest Management in Florida. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. IFAS publication code DVD 155. Total runtime 50 minutes.
Zettler, F.W., J.L. Gillett, and L.S. Hightower. 2003. Mission Yuck: Tracking Postharvest Diseases CD-ROM and Postharvest Fact Sheet. PLP 3002LK - Lab Kit for Fundamentals of Plant Pathology. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. IFAS publication code SCV 5060LK.
Zettler, F.W., J.L. Gillett, and L.S. Hightower. 2003. Mission Ooze Bacterial Dumpster Diving CD-ROM and Bacterial Pathogen Fact Sheet. PLP 3002LK - Lab Kit for Fundamentals of Plant Pathology. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. IFAS publication code SCV 5060LK.
Zettler, F.W., J.L. Gillett, and L.S. Hightower. 2003. Mission Spore Wars CD-ROM and Airborne Spore Fact Sheet. PLP 3002LK - Lab Kit for Fundamentals of Plant Pathology. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. IFAS publication code SCV 5060LK.
Zettler, F.W., J.L. Gillett, and L.S. Hightower. 2003. Mission Icy Hot: Sleeping Sclerotia CD-ROM and Sclerotia Fact Sheet. PLP 3002LK- Lab Kit for Fundamentals of Plant Pathology. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. IFAS publication code SCV 5060LK.
Zettler, F.W., J.L. Gillett, and L.S. Hightower. 2003. Mission Virulent CD-ROM and Plant Virus Fact Sheet. PLP 3002LK - Lab Kit for Fundamentals of Plant Pathology. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. IFAS publication code SCV 5060LK.
Zettler, F.W., J.L. Gillett, and L.S. Hightower. 2003. Mission Nema- Capturing Nematodes CD-ROM and Nematode Fact Sheet. PLP 3002LK - Lab Kit for Fundamentals of Plant Pathology. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. IFAS publication code SCV 5060LK.
Stiles, C.M., J.L. Gillett, A. Vincent-Jurick, and L.S. Hightower. 2003. Microscope Use and Care CD-ROM. IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Revised June 2009