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.
August 22, 2025
“Welcome Seminar,” by Andrew Short, Chair and Professor, Entomology and Nematology Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
August 29, 2025
“Manipulating Mosquito Behavior to Reduce the Risk they Pose to Humans,” by Matthew DeGennaro, Associate Professor Biological Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL
September 5, 2025
“No Seminar this Week”
September 12, 2025
“Potential of Endophytic Strains of Bacillus Thuringiensis as a Novel Strategy for Pest Control in Citrus,” by Houston Wilson, Associate Professor, Entomology, UC Riverside
September 19, 2025
“AI for Entomology—Harnessing the Power of Collections and Archives to Understand and Conserve Insects,” by Vaughn Shirey, FLMNH-Lepidoptera, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
September 26, 2025
“Ecological Interactions Between Spotted Lanternfly,” by Kelli Hoover, Entomology, Penn State University, University Park, PA
October 3, 2025
“Ecosystems-and People-Focused Approaches for Crop Pest Management,” by Julie Peterson, Department of Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
October 10, 2025
“TBD”
October 17, 2025
“Homecoming - No Seminar this week”
October 24, 2025
“Potential of Endophytic Strains of Bacillus Thuringiensis as a Novel Strategy for Pest Control in Citrus” by Jorge Ibarra, Professor, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute, Unidad Irapuato, Mexico