Mike Merchant, Department of Entomology and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension “The challenges and rewards of extension urban entomology” Host: Robert Puckett

Undergraduates will have an opportunity to ask graduate students questions about their path to graduate school, how to become involved in research, as well as tips for applying to grad programs and labs.

Susan Paskewitz, University of Wisconsin “Epidemiology, ecology, and management of tick-borne disease in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest” Host: David Ragsdale

Sarah Sander Lower, Cornell University “The language of love: What firefly genetics can tell us about the evolution of bioluminescence and animal signals” Host: Chloë Hawkings

Jesus F. Esquivel, USDA, ARS, SPARC, College Station “Heteropteran feeding mechanics and pathogen transmission in cotton” Host: Mike Brewer

John B. Welch, Entomologist, USDA, APHIS, IS Action Programs, USDA, ARS, SPARC, College Station “2016 – 2017 Screwworm Outbreak in Florida” Host: Gabe Hamer

Undergraduates will have the opportunity to interact with faculty members to ask questions regarding the expectations of graduate school from an advisors perspective and understanding the dynamics of working in a laboratory. What are advisors looking for? Join us for the panel! Wednesday November 15th 4:00pm to 5:00pm ​Heep room 413  

Dr. Xuguo “Joe” Zhou, University of Kentucky “From ‘Scared to Death’ to ‘Peace of Mind’ – Social Buffering in Termites” Host: Ed Vargo

Mark Hoddle, University of California, Riverside “The Palm Weevil Invasion Crisis” Host: Kevin Heinz

Are you planning on doing a post-doc position after graduation? Not sure what you want to do after you earn your graduate degree? ❓❓❓ Then you should come by the Post-doc Panel hosted by Aggie Women in Entomology! Come by Heep 421 on December 5, 2017 at 5:30 PM and be ready to ask some questions […]