Matthew Siderhurst

Dr. Siderhurst earned a B.A. in chemistry and molecular biology from Goshen College and a Ph.D. in Entomology from Colorado State University. His graduate research involved the isolation, characterization and ecological role of a fluorescent antimicrobial compound from termites and the identification of semiochemicals that attract western corn rootworm beetles. After receiving his degree, Dr. Siderhurst held a postdoctoral research associate position with the USDA-ARS-PBARC in Hilo, Hawai’i, working to identify attractants for several economically important invasive insects. Currently he maintains research collaborations with USDA scientists in Hawai’i and is beginning to initiate chemical ecology projects with undergraduates. Teaching experience throughout his academic career has lead Dr. Siderhurst to value education as a lifelong process, which especially lends itself to the small institution setting with its small class sizes, close student-professor interactions, and undergraduate-centered research.

B.A. (Chemistry & Molecular Bio.), Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Ph.D. (Entomology), Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Postdoctoral Research Associate, USDA-ARS-PBARC, Hilo, HI

• Siderhurst, M. S., E. B. Jang, A. H. Hara & P. Conant. 2007. n-Butyl (E)-7,9-decadienoate: Sex pheromone component of the nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 125:63–69.
  
• Nishijima, K. A., M. M. Wall, & M. S. Siderhurst. 2007. Demonstrating pathogenicity of Enterobacter cloacae on Macadamia and identifying associated volatiles of gray kernel of Macadamia in Hawaii. Plant Disease 91:1221-1228.
  
• Broadbent, S., M. Farr, E. J. Bernklau, M. S. Siderhurst, D. M. James, & L. B. Bjostad. 2006. Field attraction of termites to a carbon dioxide-generating bait in Australia (Isoptera). Sociobiology 48:771-779.
  
• Siderhurst, M. S., D. M. James, & L. B. Bjostad. 2006. Ultraviolet light induced autophototoxicity and negative phototaxis in Reticulitermes termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 48:27-49.
  
• Siderhurst, M. S. & E. B. Jang. 2006a. Female-biased attraction of Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), to a blend of host fruit volatiles from Terminalia catappa L. Journal of Chemical Ecology 32:2513-2524.
  
• Siderhurst, M. S. & E. B. Jang. 2006b. Attraction of female Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, to Terminalia catappa fruit in wind tunnel and olfactometer tests. Formosan Entomologist 26:45-55.
  
• Nishijima, K. A., M. M. Wall, & M. S. Siderhurst. 2006. Update of gray kernel disease of Macadamia – 2006 . Hawaii Macadamia Nut Association 46th Annual Conference Proceedings 46:16-25.
  
• Siderhurst, M. S., D. M. James, T. D. Blunt, & L. B. Bjostad. 2005a. Antimicrobial activity of norharmane against the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) and the caste and phylogenetic distribution of this defense in termites (Insecta: isoptera). Sociobiology 46:563-577.
  
• Siderhurst, M. S., D. M. James, T. D. Blunt, & L. B. Bjostad. 2005b. Endosymbiont biosynthesis of norharmane in Reticulitermes termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Sociobiology 45:687-705.
  
• Siderhurst, M. S., D. M. James, D. L. Rithner, D. L. Dick, & L. B. Bjostad. 2005. Isolation and characterization of norharmane from Reticulitermes termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 98:1669-1678.

• Peer reviewer: Journal of Economic Entomology, Journal of Chemical Ecology, Environmental Entomology, Journal of Insect Science, Insect Science (Entomological Society of China) and USDA-ARS
  
• Weekly volunteer teacher for Shenandoah Valley Community School
  
• Religious Education Committee, Valley Friend’s Meeting

• Siderhurst, M. S. 2008. Identifying Attractants for the Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi Barber, and the Striped Cucumber Beetle, Acalymma vittatum (F.), from Sprouting/Seedling Host Plants. Thomas F. & Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust Research Grants Program
  
• Jang, E. B., Siderhurst, M. S., Hollingsworth, R. G., Wright, M. 2007. Identification and Field Use of the Sex Pheromone of Banana Moth, Opogona sacchari Bojer for ‘Value’ Agricultural Crops in Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Program.
  
• Jang, E. B., M. S. Siderhurst, A. H. Hara, P. Conant. 2005. Detection, Control and Phenology of the Nettle Caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Moore): Applications of a Pheromone Lure. Hawaii Invasive Species Council Research and Technology Grant Program.
  
• Jang, E. B., M. S. Siderhurst, A. H. Hara, P. Conant. 2005. Identifying Sex Pheromone Components of the Nettle Caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Moore), to Facilitate Detection and Pheromone Disruption Control. Hawaii Invasive Species Council Research and Technology Grant Program.

Entomological Society of America
American Chemical Society

• 2006 Pacific Branch ESA Meeting, Maui, HI
• 2006 Hawaii Area Wide Fruit Fly Integrated Pest Management Program Annual Meeting, Waikoloa, HI
• 2006 International Chemoreception Workshop on Insects, Key West, FL
• 2005 International Chemoreception Workshop on Insects, Charleston, SC

CHEM 311 – Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 322 – Organic Chemistry II
GVC 242 – Colloquium: Plague

• Residential Living and Learning Taskforce
• Undergraduate Enrollment Strategies Group
• Library Committee
• Chemical Safety Committee