NICOLE M. HUGHES, PH.D.
Associate Professor of Biology; High Point University
High Point, NC 27262
Tel: (336) 692-6928
Email: nhughes@highpoint.edu

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Biochemical and physiological adaptations of plants to environmental stress; plant-herbivore interactions; effects of clouds on carbon gain and water loss; climate change; science education; science as art.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Biology, Plant physiological ecology      Wake Forest University (2005-2009)
M.S. Biology                                                   Appalachian State University (2002-2004)
B.S. Biology, Magna cum Laude                      Stetson University (1997-2001)

Ph.D. Dissertation: The photoprotective role of anthocyanin pigments in photosynthetic tissue
Advisor: Dr. William K. Smith

M.S. Thesis:
Functional role of anthocyanins in high-light winter leaves of the evergreen herb, Galax urceolata;
Advisor
: Dr. Howard S. Neufeld

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
2016-current     Associate Professor of Biology; High Point University
2010-2016        Assistant Professor of Biology; High Point University
2009-2010        Postdoctoral Researcher; Wake Forest University
2009                 Visiting Research Fellow; Victoria University, New Zealand
2005-2008        Graduate Teaching Assistant; Wake Forest University
2004-2005        8TH Grade Science Teacher; Young Middle Magnet School of Math, Sci, & Tech
2002-2004        Graduate Teaching Assistant; Appalachian State University
2001-2002        High School Science Teacher (Biology, Integrated Science); Deltona High School

 

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
* Denotes HPU undergraduate student co-authors

Hughes NM, Sanchez A, Berry ZC, Smith WK. 2023. Clouds and plant ecophysiology: missing links for understanding climate change impacts (in review)

Hughes NM, Lev-Yadun, S. 2023. Why do some plants have red or purple leaf undersides? Environmental and Experimental Botany, 105126.

Hughes NM, *Gumpman C, George CO, Neufeld HS. 2022. Coevolution and photoprotection as complementary hypotheses for autumn leaf reddening: a nutrient-centered perspective. New Phytologist 233(1): 22-29.

Hughes NM, *Connors MK, Grace MH, Lila MA, *Willans BN, Wommack AJ. 2021.  The same anthocyanins served four different ways: Insights into anthocyanin structure-function relationships from the wintergreen orchid,  Tipularia discolor.  Plant Science 303: 110793.

Hughes NM, *Gigantino G, *Hoffman K, *Willans B, Wommack AJ. 2019. Photosynthetic profiles of green, purple, and spotted-leaf morphotypes of Tipularia discolor (Orchidaceae). Southeastern Naturalist 18: 641-658.

*Bayeur NM, Carpenter KL, Hughes NM. 2018. Shade tolerance: an additional factor affecting the distribution of mountain beech and silver beech in New Zealand? TREES 32: 539-547.

*Forget SE, *Parker EM, Hughes NM. 2018. Effects of leaf prostration on microclimate and ecophysiology of the evergreen fern, Polystichum acrostichoides. Environmental and Experimental Botany 154: 80-88.

Segarra VA, Hughes NM, Ackerman K, Grider M, Lyda T, Vigueira PA. 2018. Student performance on the Test of Scientific Literacy Skills (TOSLS) does not change with assignment of a low-stakes grade. BMC Research Notes 11:422.

*Hernandez-Moreno, M, *Bayeur NM, *Coley HD, Hughes NM. 2017. Clouds homogenize shoot temperature, transpiration, and photosynthesis within crowns of Abies fraseri (Pursh.) Poiret. Oecologia 183(3): 667-676.

Sanchez A, Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2016. Leaf/shoot level ecophysiology in two broadleaf and two needle-leaf species under representative cloud regimes at alpine treeline. Journal of Plant Ecology. 9(6): 762-772.

Hughes NM, Lev-Yadun S. 2015. Red/purple leaf margin coloration: Potential ecological and physiological functions. Environmental and Experimental Botany 119: 27-39.

Hughes NM, Carpenter KL, *Cook DK, *Keidel TS, *Miller CN, *Neal JL, Sanchez A, Smith WK. 2015. Effects of cumulus clouds on microclimate and shoot-level photosynthetic gas exchange in Picea engelmannii and Abies lasiocarpa at treeline, Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming, USA. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology 201: 26-37.

Sanchez A, Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2015. Importance of natural cloud regimes to ecophysiology in the alpine species, Caltha leptosepala and Arnica parryi, Snowy Range Mountains, southeast Wyoming, USA. Functional Plant Biology 42(2): 186-197.

Hughes NM, Carpenter KL, *Keidel TS, *Miller CN, Waters, M.N., and Smith WK. 2014. Photosynthetic costs and benefits of adaxial versus abaxial anthocyanins in Colocasia esculenta ‘Mojito’ Planta 240(5): 971-81

Berry CZ, Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2014. Cloud immersion: an important water source for spruce and fir saplings in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Oecologia 174: 319-326.

Carpenter KL, *Keidel TS, *Pihl MC, Hughes NM. 2014. Support for a photoprotective function of winter leaf reddening in N-deficient individuals of Lonicera japonica. Molecules 19: 17810-28.

Hughes NM, Carpenter KL, Cannon JG. 2013. Estimating contribution of anthocyanin pigments to osmotic adjustment during winter leaf reddening. Journal of Plant Physiology 170:230-233.

Sanchez A, Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2013. Water-use efficiency declines during autumn leaf senescence in three deciduous tree species. International Journal of Plant Biology 4:26-28.

Cooney LJ, van Klink J,  Hughes NM, Perry N, Schaefer HM, Menzies I, Gould KS. 2012. Red leaf margins indicate increased polygodial content and function as visual signals to reduce herbivory in Pseudowintera colorata. New Phytologist 194: 488-497.

Hughes NM, Burkey KO, Cavendar-Bares J, and Smith WK. 2012. Seasonal antioxidant and xanthophyll cycle characteristics of broadleaf evergreen species differing in anthocyanin production during winter. Journal of Experimental Botany 63: 1895-1905.

Hughes NM. 2011. Winter reddening in leaves of “evergreen” species. New Phytologist 190: 573-581.

Hughes NM, Gould KS, and Smith WK. 2010. Red leaf margins do not signal increased phenolics in New Zealand Veronica species. Annals of Botany 105: 647-654.

Hughes NM, Reinhardt KS, Feild TS, Gierardi AR, and Smith WK. 2010. The association between drought stress and winter anthocyanin production in angiosperm evergreen species Journal of Experimental Botany 61(6): 1699-1709.

Archetti M, Döring T, Hagen S, Hughes N, Leather S, Lee D, Lev-Yadun S, Manetas Y, Ougham H, Schaberg P, Tomas H. 2009. Adaptive explanations for autumn colours- An interdisciplinary approach. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 24: 166-173.

Hughes NM, Johnson DM, Akhalkatsi M, and Abdaladze O. 2009. Characterization of seedling microsites at the alpine-treeline ecotone for Betula litwinowii, a deciduous treeline species. Arctic, Alpine, and Antarctic Research 41: 112-118.

Archetti M, Döring TF, Hagen SB, Hughes NM, Leather SR, Lee DW, Lev-Yadun S, Manetas Y, Ougham HJ, Schaberg PG, Thomas H. 2009. Ultraviolet reflectance in autumn leaves and the un-naming of colours. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 24: 237-238.

Smith WK, Hughes NM. 2009. Progress in coupling plant form and photosynthetic function. Castanea 74: 1-26.

Hughes NM, Vogelmann TC, Smith WK. 2008. Optical effects of abaxial anthocyanin on absorption of red wavelengths by understory species: re-visiting the back-scatter hypothesis. Journal of Experimental Botany 59: 3435–3442.

Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2007. Seasonal photosynthesis and anthocyanin production in ten broadleaf evergreen species. Functional Plant Biology 34: 1072-1079.

Hughes NM, Morley CB, Smith WK. 2007. Coordination of anthocyanin decline and photosynthetic maturation in developing leaves of three deciduous tree species. New Phytologist 175: 675-685.

Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2007. Attenuation of incident light in Galax urceolata: concerted influence of adaxial and abaxial anthocyanic layers on photoprotection. American J of Botany 94: 784-790.

Hughes NM
, Neufeld HS, Burkey KO. 2005. Functional role of anthocyanins in high-light winter leaves of the evergreen herb Galax urceolata. New Phytologist 168: 575-587.

  

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2010-current    High Point University
Courses taught: Principles of Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity (BIO 2500) with la
Global Change Ecology (GBS/ BIO 3300)
Organismal Biology I (BIO 2110) with lab
General Botany (BIO 3110) with lab
First Year Seminar: Plants: Painting, Propagating, Percolating (FYS 1000)
Intro to Environmental Science (ENV 1110) with lab
Principles of Cell Biology lab (BIO 1501)
Issues in Environmental Science (ENV 1120)
Senior Seminar in Biology (BIO 4110)
Ecological Plant Physiology (BIO 4220)- directed study only

2005-2010        Wake Forest University
Laboratory TA:
Plant Systematics; Plant Ecophysiology; Comparative Physiology

2004-2005        Young Middle Magnet School of Math, Science & Technology; Tampa, FL
8th Grade Science teacher

2002-2004        Appalachian State University
Laboratory TA: General Biology I, General Biology II

2001-2002        Deltona High School; Deltona, FL
Courses taught: Biology, Integrated Science

 

GRANTS AND AWARDS

NSF Integrative Organismal Systems grant (under review)
Lead PI; Co-PI’s include: Mary Ann Lila (NCSU), Andrew Wommack (HPU Chemistry), Jackson Sparks (HPU Biology), Jake Saunders (Kean University)
Total amount requested: $1, 016, 249 ($644, 162 for HPU)
Project title: “The adaptable anthocyanome: exploring how plants use their anthocyanin tool chests to interface with the environment”

 NSF Physiological & Structural Systems Grant (2011-2015)
Co-PI with William K. Smith (WFU)
Total award amount: $356, 849
Project title:          “Effects of contrasting cloud regimes on plant carbon/water relations at treeline”
Grant number:      1122064

Ruth Ridenhour Scholarly and Professional Achievement Award (2014)
– Awarded yearly to one faculty member at High Point University in recognition of outstanding professional achievement

Tansley Medal (runner-up) (2011)
– International award given by New Phytologist Trust in recognition of outstanding botanists in the early stages of their careers

Gordon Melson Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student
-Wake Forest University (2009)

Elton C. Cocke Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in Biology
-Wake Forest University (2008)

Best Student Paper Presentation in Botany
-2008 Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting

Physiological Section Award for Best Poster
-2008 Botanical Society of America meeting

Best Student Poster in Botany
-2008 Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting

Euguene P. Odum Award for Best Student Paper Presentation in Ecology
-2008 Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting

Quarterman-Catherine Keever Award for best Student Poster in Ecology
-2008 Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting

Richter Fellowship for International Research: $5, 000
– Wake Forest University (2008)

Vecellio Award for Research: $5400 total
Elton C. Cocke Travel Award; Alumni Travel Award: $1500 total
-Wake Forest University, Biology Department (2006, 2007, 2008)

Billings Award for Best Ecophysiological Paper Presentation (runner-up)
-2007 Ecological Society of America meeting

Conant Award for Botanical Imaging (third place)
-2007 Botanical Society of America meeting

Eugene P. Odum Award for Best Student Paper Presentation in Ecology
-2004 Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting

Outstanding Graduate Research in the Sciences
-ASU chapter of the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society (2004)

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
-Appalachian State University (2004)

Biology Department’s Excellence in Research Award
-Stetson University (2001)

Outstanding Senior in the Department of Biology
-Stetson University (2001)

Randolph L. Carter Award- Outstanding Secondary School Intern
-Stetson University (2001)

Runner-up for best oral presentation at the 2001 Stetson Scholarship & Performance Day
-Stetson University (2001)

Award for outstanding contribution to music by a non-major
-Stetson University School of Music (2001)

 

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

High Point University

2021-current     Wanek School of Natural Sciences tenure and promotion committee
2020-current     Wanek School of Natural Sciences curriculum committee
2017-current     Lab coordinator for Principles of Ecology, Evolution & Biodiversity
2016-current     Environmental Studies Committee
2012-current     Institutional Biosafety Committee
2011-current     Arboretum committee
2010-current     Teacher Education Council
2010-2019        Greenhouse manager
2016-2018        Interim Director of Environmental Studies
2014-2016         Diversity committee

  

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
* Denotes HPU undergraduate students as presenters
# Denotes N Hughes as presenter

*Ferraro A, Salley M, McCormick B, Wommack A, Hughes N. 2022. “Spotlight on red leaf spots: the role of anthocyanins in the plant pathogenic response”, Botany 2022, poster presentation (Anchorage, AK); honorable mention for Best Poster in Phytochemistry by the BSA.

#Hughes, NM. 2022. “Exploring the relationship between anthocyanin structure and function in plant-environment interactions”, oral presentation, Botany 2022, oral presentation (Anchorage, AK).

*Salley M, *Ferraro A, *McCormick B, Wommack A, Hughes N. 2022. “Characterizing plant biochemical responses to pathogenic stress: a spotlight on red leaf spots”, poster presented at HighPURCS (High Point, NC), Association of Southeastern Biologists (Little Rock, AR), and SERMACS (Birmingham, AL).

*Smith S, *Gumpman C, *De Araujo S, *Hunt, C-M, and Hughes N. 2022. “Exploring the correlation between anthocyanins in autumn leaves and leaf nitrogen”, poster presented at HighPURCS and Association of Southeastern Biologists (Little Rock, AR).

*Gonzalez E, *Erjo T, *Gumpman C, *Weeks E, Hughes N. 2022. “The role of foliar anthocyanins in mitigating winter herbivory and high-light stress in cranefly orchid, Tipularia discolor”, poster presented at HighPURCS (High Point, NC), and Association of Southeastern Biologists (Little Rock, AR).

*Garfield A, and Hughes N. 2021. “Starting a phenology observation program”, oral presentation, HighPURCS (virtual)

*Gonzalez E, *Erjo T, and Hughes N. 2021. “A dazzling array of leaf phenotypes in the wintergreen orchid, Tipularia discolor, poster presented at HighPURCS (virtual) and Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting (virtual)

*Ragan L and Hughes N. 2021. “Anthocyanins elevate flower temperature in ten plant taxa”, poster presented at HighPURCS (virtual) and Association of Southeastern Biologists (virtual).

*Abel E, *Dunn S, *Salone S, Wommack A, Hughes N,   Blackledge M. 2021. “Anthocyanins in Zea mays L. as inhibitors of Escherichia coli”, oral presentation, HighPURCS (virtual)

*Connors M and Hughes NM. 2020. “Why do plants exhibit red spots around pathogen infections? A case study with Entomosporium leaf spot on red-tipped Photinia”, HighPURCS, oral presentation (virtual)

*Nichols K, *Harstad S, and Hughes N. 2020.  “Characterizing winter herbivory in cranefly orchid, Tipularia discolor”, HighPURCS, poster presentation (virtual)

*Ragan, L and Hughes N. 2020. “Why are some mushrooms blue? A review of the ecology and evolution of blue fungi”, HighPURCS, poster presentation (virtual)

*Davis, K and Hughes N. 2020. “Characterizing CBD content, biomass, and photosynthetic stress of hemp cultivars”, HighPURCS, poster presentation (virtual)

*Harstad S, *Laasch N, and Hughes N. 2019. “Characterizing herbivory in Cranefly Orchid, Tipularia discolor”. High PURCS, poster presentation (High Point, NC)

*Forte SJ, Seitz H, Fiser B, and Hughes N. 2019. “Anthocyanins elevate flower temperature in five plant taxa”. Potser presented at HighPURCS and Association of Southeastern Biologists, poster presentation (Memphis, TN)

*Seitz H, Forte SJ, Wommack A, Grace M, and Lila MA. 2019 “Anthocyanin profiles of Photinia during leaf expansion, senescence, and infection by the pathogenic fungus, Entomosporium mespil”, poster presented at High PURCS and Association of Southeastern Biologists, poster presentation (Memphis, TN)

*Francis H, *Willans B, and Hughes N. 2018. “Herbivory defense strategies of the single-leafed orchid, Tipularia discolor”. Association of Southeastern Biologists, poster presentation (Myrtle Beach, SC)

*Willans B, Francis H, Lila MA, Grace M, Wommack A, and Hughes N. 2018. “Pigment profiles of green, spotted, and purple-leaf morphotypes of Tipularia discolor”. High PURCS, poster presentation (High Point, NC)

#Hughes NM. 2017. “Why do plants produce red spots at sites of pathogen infection? International Workshop on Anthocyanins, oral presentation (Trento, Italy)

*Thorson S, Forget S, Parker E, and Hughes N. 2017. “Effects of seasonal frond angles on leaf temperature and associated ecophysiology of the evergreen fern, Polystichum acrostichoides”. High PURCS, oral presentation (High Point, NC)

*Hoffman K, Hughes N. 2017. “Physiological comparison of purple, green, and spotted morphotypes of crane-fly orchid, Tipularia discolor”, High PURCS, oral presentation (High Point, NC)

*Hoffman K, *Gigantino G, and Hughes N. 2017. “Comparative physiology of three sympatric morphotypes of Tipularia discolor Nutt.” North Carolina Academy of Sciences, poster presentation (High Point, NC)

*Forget, S, *Parker E, *Thorson S, Hughes N. 2017. “Effects of winter leaf angle on stress physiology of the wintergreen fern, Polystichum acrostichoides”, poster presentation. North Carolina Academy of Sciences (High Point, NC). Poster won second place in botany/zoology poster category

*Parker E, *Forget S, Hughes N. 2016. “Effects of summer leaf angle on stress physiology of the evergreen fern, Polystichum acrostichoides.” SNCURS, poster presentation (Durham, NC)

*Hernandez-Moreno M, *Bayeur N, *Coley H, Hughes N. 2016. “The effects of clouds on within crown light penetration of Abies fraseri”. High PURCS, poster presentation (High Point, NC)

*Coley H, *Ireland S, Hughes NM. 2016. “Xanthophyll de-epoxidation and shade acclimation in leaf tissues with abaxial versus adaxial anthocyanin”. High PURCS, oral presentation (High Point, NC)

*Bayeur N, *Carpenter K, Hughes NM. 2016. “Does sun/shade acclimation affect ecological and geographical range distributions of Nothofagus menziesii and Nothofagus solandri in New Zealand?”. High PURCS, poster presentation (High Point, NC)

*Hernandez-Moreno M, *Bayeur N, *Coley H, Hughes N. 2016. “The effects of clouds on within crown light penetration of Abies fraseri”. Association of Southeastern Biologists, oral presentation (Concord, NC)

*Kane A, *Essepian M, Hughes NM. 2016. “Morphological and ecological study of the cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor Nutt.)”. Poster presented at HighPURCS (High Point, NC) and Association of Southeastern Biologists, poster presentation (Concord, NC).

#Hughes, NM. 2015. “Red/purple leaf margin coloration: Potential ecological and physiological functions”. International Workshop on Anthocyanins, oral presentation (Montpellier, France)

* Coley H, *Ireland S, Hughes NM. 2015. “Xanthophyll de-epoxidation and shade acclimation in leaf tissues with abaxial versus adaxial anthocyanin”. International Workshop on Anthocyanins, poster presentation (Montpellier, France)

*Ireland S, *Coley H, Hughes NM. 2015. “Xanthophyll de-epoxidation and shade acclimation in leaf tissues with abaxial versus adaxial anthocyanin”. High PURCS, poster presentation (High Point, NC)

*Cook DK, Hughes NM, *Jordan JN, *Heisler AA, *Carpenter KL. 2014. “Effects of regional cloud patterns on microclimate and shoot-level photosynthetic gas exchange in Picea engelmannii and Abies lasiocarpa at treeline, Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming, USA”. Poster presented at HighPURCS (High Point, NC) and Association of Southeastern Biologists, poster presentation (Spartanburg SC)

*Fravel WS, Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2014. “Thermogenic effects of anthocyanin pigments in leaves”. Poster presented at HighPURCS (High Point, NC) and Association of Southeastern Biologists, poster presentation (Spartanburg S)

#Hughes NM. “Beyond fruits, flowers, and autumn leaves: The new frontiers of anthocyanin functional ecology research”. 2013. International Workshop on Anthocyanins, Keynote presentation (Porto, Portugal, 2013)

*May M, *Chavez J, Hughes NM, Sapp K. 2013. “Antibacterial effects of the medicinal plant Verbascum thapsus”. Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium, poster presentation (High Point, NC; First place in section

*Neal JL, Hughes NM, *Carpenter KL, *Miller CN, *Keidel TS. 2013. “Effects of clouds on photosynthesis in Picea engelmannii saplings at treeline; Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming, USA”. Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium, poster presentation (High Point, NC)

*Keidel TS, Hughes NM, Carpenter KL, *Miller CN, Smith WK. 2013. “Photosynthetic costs and benefits of abaxial/adaxial anthocyanins in understory environments”. Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium, poster presentation (High Point, NC)

*Fravel WS, Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2013. “A biophysical approach to testing thermogenic effects of anthocyanins in plant tissue”. Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium, poster presentation (High Point, NC); First place in section

*Carpenter KL, Hughes NM, Cannon JG. 2012. “Estimating contribution of anthocyanin pigments to osmotic adjustment during winter leaf reddening”. Ecological Society of America, poster presentation (Portland OR)

*Miller CN, *Keidel, TS, Hughes NM. 2012. “Photosynthetic costs and benefits of adaxial / abaxial anthocyanin in understory plants”. Ecological Society of America, poster presentation (Portland, OR)

#Hughes NM. 2012. “The ecophysiology of winter leaf reddening”. Ecological Society of America, oral presentation (Portland, OR)

#Hughes NM. 2011. “Winter leaf reddening in ‘evergreen’ species”. International Workshop on Anthocyanins, oral presentation (Concord, NC).

* Nowel M, *Keidel T, Hughes NM. 2011. “Winter reddening corresponds with a photosynthetic handicap in individuals of Lonicera japonica. Association of Southeastern Biologists, poster presentation (Huntsville, AL).

#Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2008. “Winter color change: why do some evergreen species synthesize anthocyanin in winter leaves, while others don’t?” Ecological Society of America, oral presentation (Milwaukee, WI).

#Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2008. “Winter color change: the adaptive role of anthocyanin pigments in broad-leaf evergreen species”. Botanical Society of America, oral presentation (Vancouver, BC).

#Hughes NM, Morley CB, Smith WK. 2008. “Red coloration in developing leaves: Coordination of anthocyanin decline and photosynthetic maturation”. Botanical Society of America, poster presentation (Vancouver, BC).§ Hughes NM, Smith WK, and Vogelmann TC. 2008. “The adaptive significance of red abaxial coloration in understory plants”. Association of Southeastern Biologists, oral presentation (Spartanburg, SC).

#Hughes NM, Smith WK, Reinhardt KS, and Burkey KO. 2008. “Winter color change in ‘evergreen’ leaves: The adaptive significance of anthocyanin pigments”. Association of Southeastern Biologists, poster presentation (Spartanburg, SC).

#Hughes NM, Smith WK, Vogelmann TC. 2007. “Abaxial anthocyanin: contrasting adaptive function in high light and low light species”. Ecological Society of America, oral presentation (San Jose, CA).

#Hughes NM, Smith WK, Vogelmann TC. 2007. “Why undersurfaces of leaves are sometimes red: contrasting the adaptive function of abaxial anthocyanin in high light and low light species “. Botanical Society of America, oral presentation (Chicago, IL).

#Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2007. “When are red juvenile leaves mature enough to be green? The coordination of anthocyanin decline and photosynthetic maturation”. Association of Southeastern Biologists, oral presentation (Columbia, SC).

#Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2006. “Contrasting the adaptive function of abaxial anthocyanin in leaves adapted to high-light and low-light environments”. Ecological Society of America, oral presentation (Memphis, TN).

#Hughes NM, Smith WK. 2006. “The coordination of anthocyanin decline and photosynthetic maturation in developing leaves of three deciduous tree species”. Wake Forest University Graduate Student Research Day, poster presentation (Winston-Salem, NC).

#Hughes NM, Neufeld HS. 2004. “Ecophysiological and biochemical function of anthocyanins in high-light winter leaves of Galax urceolata“. Association of Southeastern Biologists, oral presentation (Memphis, TN).

#Hughes NM. 2004. “Functional role of anthocyanin in high-light, winter leaves of the evergreen herb, Galax urceolata“. Sigma Xi, ASU chapter annual meeting invited seminar.

#Hughes NM. 2001. “Prevalence and frequency of temporomandibular joint disorders in musicians: psychological and mechanical stress implications”. Stetson University Scholarship and Performance Day (DeLand, FL). Runner up for best oral presentation.


INVITED TALKS/ SEMINARS

2021     Duke University, invited departmental seminar, department of Botany
2019     Idaho State University, invited departmental seminar, department of Biology
2019     Appalachian State University, invited departmental seminar, department of Biology
2015     International Workshop on Anthocyanins (Porto, Portugal), keynote speaker
2015     Institut Sophia Agrobioteque (France), invited departmental seminar, department of Biology
2013     Wake Forest University, Ecology brown bag lunch, guest speaker
2012     Guilford Horticultural Society- invited speaker
2010     High Point University, invited departmental seminar, department of Biology
2010     Southern Polytechnic State University, invited departmental seminar, department of Biology
2009     USC, Upstate, invited departmental seminar, department of Biology
2009     La Moyne College, invited departmental seminar, department of Biology
2009     UNC, Asheville, invited departmental seminar, department of Biology
2009     Victoria University (New Zealand), invited departmental seminar, department of Biology
2008     Oxford University (England)invited speaker at workshop on autumn leaf reddening

REVIEWER FOR THE JOURNALS: African Journal of Range and Forest Science; American Fern Journal; Annals of Botany; BioMed Central; BMC Ecological Informatics; Environmental and Experimental Botany; Frontiers in Plant Science; Journal of Botany; Journal of Experimental Botany; Journal of Plant Physiology; New Phytologist; Oecologia; Photosynthetica; Physiologia Plantarum; Plant and Cell Physiology; Plant Biology; Plant, Cell & Environment; Plant Ecology and Evolution; Plant Physiology and Biochemistry; PLoS- ONE; Rhodora; Southeastern Naturalist; Tree Physiology; Trees- Structure and Function

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Association of Southeastern Biologists
Botanical Society of America
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
Ecological Society of America
Beta Beta Beta biological honors society
Piedmont Triad Mushroom Club
North Carolina Native Plant Society

FINE ARTS

Visual Art:
Sight of Sounds: a visual interpretation of Hans Otte’s Book of Sounds
– Performance Art with Pianist Bruce Moser
– High Point University (2013)
– Chowan University (2012)

Cover art for Inquiring About Plants: A Practical Guide to Engaging Student Practices
Published by the Botanical Society of America (2013)

A Minimalist Evening- Performance Art with Pianist Bruce Moser
-University of North Carolina, Greensboro (2008)

Wake Forest University Student Art Exhibition
-Charlotte and Philip Hanes Gallery, Wake Forest University (2008)

Artists on Liberty Gallery featured artist- Solo Show
-Artists on Liberty Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC (2008)

“Science as Art” Exhibition
-Chelsee’s Coffee Shop, Winston-Salem, NC (2008)

Music:
Bassoon, High Point University Symphonic Band (2011-2017)
Bassoon, High Point Community Orchestra (2011-2013)
Bassoon, Contra-bassoon, Stetson University Orchestra (1999-2001)
Bassoon, Stetson University Symphonic Band (1997-2001)

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