Mission statement
The mission of the Entomology and Nematology seminar series at the University of Florida is to provide an engaging weekly forum for leaders in the field of entomology and related sciences to share their research and network with students and faculty. The Seminar series schedule is intentionally multidisciplinary including current research that is relevant to the greater scientific community along with topics concerned with Florida’s unique environment and agricultural production system.
January 17, 2025
“Exploring Non-consumptive Effects of Lady Beetle Predators on Aphids,” by Jessica Kansman, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, Montana State University
January 24, 2025
“Ecosystems-and People-Focused Approaches for Crop Pest Management,” by Julie Peterson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
January 31, 2025
“TBA,” by Anthony Auletta, Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
February 7, 2025
“TBA”
February 14, 2025
“Running Up That (Extension) Hill: working on my FITness,” by Dr. Erin Hodgson, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
February 21, 2025
“Integrated Vector Management Extension and Research,” by Eva Buckner, Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Vero Beach FMEL
February 28, 2025
“TBA,” by Goggy Davidowitz, Entomology, University of Arizona
March 7, 2025
“TBA,” by Andre Kessler, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University
March 14, 2025
“Small Fruit Crops Entomology at GCREC,” by Sriyanka Lahiri, Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Balm GCREC