Patrick R. LeacockCV March 2001 Department of Botany, The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois 60605 Education Program Developer / Research Associate (Biology), January, 2001 to 2002. Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mycology, October, 1997 to December, 2000. B.S., Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1979. M.S., Botany, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1993. Ph.D., Plant Biology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1997. Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, College of Biological Sciences, Univ. of Minn., 1992. Golden Chanterelle Award (most valuable member), Minnesota Mycological Society, 1992. Graduate Research Poster Award, Mycological Society of America, 1991. Conservationist of the Year Award, Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis, 1986. Research interests: Ecology, systematics, and biogeography of fungi My research program at The Field Museum focuses on the fungi of the Chicago Region, their diversity and distribution. Intensive quantitative sampling and collecting of macrofungi at targeted sites and habitats supplement the museum herbarium's hundred-year-span of collections. Two major projects investigate the composition of fungal communities in relation to environmental and management concerns. Quantitative sampling at two permanent plots in oak woodland of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 1994 - present, is exploring the possible impacts of local air pollution on the diverse fungal community. Similar sampling of macrofungi at four plots in oak woodlands of the Palos Hills area, Cook County Forest Preserve District, began as part of a Field Museum multi-taxon project designed to evaluate the effect of restoration activities on a broad range of target organisms among animals, plants, and fungi. As part of the Illinois Rapid Assessment Program (IRAP) we developed more efficient sampling protocols at sites in oak woodland, oak savanna, and tall grass prairie. Additional programs include: a) the Biodiversity Explorers, a summer internship program for high school students who explore through discussions and lab tours the work of Field Museum scientists, but primarily (during 1995-1998) assisted our research by collecting, processing, and databasing fungal specimens; b) a collaborative project with the Chicago Botanic Garden ecologist Jim Steffan and volunteers, who have been sampling fungi in Turnbull Woods in conjunction with restoration activities there; and c) coordinating the foray voucher program of the North American Mycological Association, whereby representative specimens from the NAMA annual foray are documented, photographed, and deposited in the herbarium of The Field Museum. In addition to these studies, my major interests involve: 1) community ecology of fungi, notably ectomycorrhizal basidiomycetes, their diversity and abundance in relation to composition and structure of the plant community and abiotic factors; 2) systematics and biogeography of Lactarius (milk mushrooms) and related taxa, presently focusing on clarifying the identity and morphological distinctions of species in the upper Midwest - Great Lakes area; 3) public education on mycological and other natural history topics, by participation in meetings, forays, and short courses. Service and activities within The Field Museum: Chicago Wilderness Science Team; IRAP Team; "Urban Watch" Protocol Development Team, co-authored sections on Fungi, and Tree Health; Instructor and mentor to undergraduate interns, assistants, and volunteers; Instructor and research coordinator, 1998 Biodiversity Explorers High School Internship Program; Botany field trips; Scientist on the floor; Underground Adventure Electronic Field Trip; Wild in Chicago Festival; Members' Nights; Behind-the-scenes tours for student interns, volunteer orientation, The Field Associates, and others. Education, outreach, and other activities: Instructor for courses of the Morton Arboretum's Naturalist Certificate Program (Winter 2001, Plant Families of the Midwest; Summer 2000, Fungi of Northern Illinois; Winter 2000, Introduction to Botany; Fall 1998, Fall Mushrooms and Fungi) Mycologist on-call to assist with mushroom cases, Illinois Poison Center. Technical skills: Scientific writing, editing, word processing (WordPerfect); database design, entry, analysis (FileMaker Pro); photography (35mm and digital); artwork (drawing, watercolor); web page development (HTML and JavaScript coding, image manipulation); poster content and design (Adobe Illustrator). Graduate and post-graduate research support: 2001 Restoration Research Fund, year III; with Dr. Gregory Mueller. 2000 Chicago Wilderness, Impact of Nitrogen Deposition on Macrofungi in Chicago Wilderness, with Drs. Gregory Mueller and John Paul Schmit. 2000 Restoration Research Fund, year II; with Drs. Gregory Mueller and John Paul Schmit. 1999 Restoration Research Fund, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Restoration effects on macrofungi in an oak woodland community at Swallow Cliff Woods, with Dr. Gregory Mueller. Grants for Conservation Biology Research, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 1996, with Dr. David McLaughlin. Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources, Minnesota DNR, 1993-95, with Dr. David McLaughlin. University of Minnesota: Graduate School and College of Biological Sciences research fellowships, 1996, 1992, 1989; and 1987 (pre-graduate school). The Nature Conservancy, 1987; Principal Investigator: Dr. David McLaughlin. Graduate student assistantships and teaching positions: Univ. of Minn., Research Assistant, 1988, 1991, 1993-95. Teaching Assistant, 1989-1997, laboratory courses taught: General Biology, Organismal Adaptation and Diversity, Minnesota Plant Life, General Botany, Plant Biology, Morphology of Vascular Plants, Algae Fungi Bryophytes, Introduction to the Algae. Univ. of Minn., Continuing Education and Extension. Introduction to Wild Mushrooms (5 session short course). Fall Quarter, 1993 Augsburg College, Teaching Assistant, General Biology lab., Fall Semester, 1995. Papers in preparation: (with G. M. Mueller, T. E. O'Dell, S. M. Huhndorf, J. P. Schmit, and D. Linder). Example sampling designs for macrofungi. In Mueller, G. M., G. Bills, A. Rossman, and M. S. Foster, eds. Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity. Standard Methods for Fungi. Smithsonian Institution Press. (reviewed, in revision).: (with D. J. McLaughlin). Characterization of ectomycorrhizal fungi of ancient and maturing red pine forest in Minnesota. Mycologia (in preparation). Selection of presentations and unrefereed papers: 2000. (with C. B. Fischbein, G. M. Mueller, M. S. Wahl, S. E. Aks). Digital imaging: a promising tool for mushroom identification. North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (Poster, presented by Fischbein). 2000. (with G. M. Mueller, J. P. Schmit, J. F. Murphy). Diversity and composition of macrofungi in oak woodland communities of the Chicago region. Invited presentation for the symposium: Fungal Biodiversity. Inoculum, Mycological Society of America Newsletter 51: 41 (Abstract). 1999. (with G. M. Mueller, D. P. Lewis, and J. F. Murphy). Utilizing foray records to document fungal diversity across North America: a poster for the International Botanic Congress. McIlvainea Vol. 14 (1): 88-92. 1998. (with G. M. Mueller, and J. F. Murphy). Rapid methods for assessing the diversity and distribution of Illinois macrofungi. Inoculum, Mycological Society of America Newsletter 49: 38 (presentation abstract). 1996. (with D. J. McLaughlin). The diversity of ectomycorrhizal fungi in mature and old-growth stands of two Minnesota forest types. In: Program and Abstracts of the First International Conference on Mycorrhizae, Berkeley, p. 75. 1995. (with D. J. McLaughlin). Description and evaluation of Minnesota old-growth forests C. Characterization of the ectotrophic mycorrhizal fungi in old-growth forest types. Report to the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources. 19 pp. 1995. (with D. J. McLaughlin). Statement of Need and Reasonableness: Fungi. pp. 324-330 In: Proposed Amendment of Minnesota Rules, Chapter 6134: Endangered and Threatened Species. Six fungi species (3 Endangered, 3 Special Concern) added to: Minnesota's List of Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 1996. p. 10. 1994. (with D. J. McLaughlin). Characterization of ectotrophic mycorrhizal fungi in Minnesota old-growth forests. In: Fifth International Mycological Congress Abstracts, Vancouver, p. 120. 1991. The genus Lactarius in Minnesota. In: Mycological Society of America Newsletter. 42 (1): 23. (poster abstract) Service to non-profit organizations: (in addition to presenting many programs) Illinois Mycological Association: Scientific advisor (identification instruction, programs, forays), 1997-present. North American Mycological Association: Foray Voucher Collection Program, 1997-present; Invited Mycologist, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001; Lactarius workshop and program, 1995; species recorder on four annual forays, 1988-91. Minnesota Mycological Society: Vice President, 1987-88; President, 1989-90; Identification Committee, 1991-95. Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis, National Audubon Society: Field Trip Chair, 5 years; Board, 1983-86; Vice President, 1986-88; President, 1988-90. Minnesota Nature Photography Club, served as a judge for the Minnesota Botany Exhibition (an international photography contest), 1993, 1995.