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 Aphid,” by Dr. Jessica Kansman, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology
Montana State University See a video of this seminar here!

January 24, 2025   

“Ecosystems-and People-Focused Approaches for Crop Pest Management,” by Dr. Julie Peterson Entomology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

January 31, 2025

“Bridging Teaching and Research to Create Accessible, Transformative Learning Experiences for Students and Faculty,” by Dr. Anthony Auletta Entomology and Nematology Department University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida See a video of this seminar here!

February 14, 2025

“Running Up That (Extension) Hill: working on my FITness,” by Dr. Erin Hodgson, Iowa State University, Ames, IA See a video of this seminar here!

February 21, 2025

“Improving Vector-borne Disease Control and Prevention in Florida through Extension and Research,” by Dr. Eva Buckner, Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida/IFAS Vero Beach FMEL See a video of this seminar here!

February 28, 2025

“Within-individual Resource Allocation Strategies and Tradeoffs,” by Dr. Goggy Davidowitz Entomology University of Arizona See a video of this seminar here!

March 7, 2025

“Plant Communication and Herbivore Population Dynamics: When Does it Pay for a Plant to Communicate?,” by Dr. Andre Kessler Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Cornell University See a video of this seminar here!

April 11, 2025

“Leveraging Environmental Data Science to Improve Vector Borne Disease Prevention and Control,” by Dr. Lindsay Campbell Entomology and Nematology Department University of Florida Vero Beach FMEL See a video of this seminar here!