Zia Williamson graduated with a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Georgia in Spring 2026, completing her research in our lab. Her work focused on pollinator ecology in turf and ornamental systems, contributing valuable insights into sustainable landscape management and biodiversity conservation. During her doctoral studies, Zia demonstrated strong leadership through impactful research, student…

Congratulations! So proud of you! Details about the new position in her own words … Hi! I’m Zia Williamson, and I’m a current PhD Candidate in Dr. Joseph’s lab. I’m from Lincolnton, Georgia, and my love and interest for insects started early on, growing up in a rural area surrounded by nature, with my parents…

Hi everyone! I’m Sabrine Attia, originally from Tunisia, where my fascination with plant-insect interactions sparked my journey in entomology and sustainable pest management. I earned my Engineering Degree in Plant Protection from the National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia (INAT), followed by a Master’s focused on biological control and integrated pest management in citrus orchards.…

My congratulations to the winners of the best paper awards at the 2025 Southeastern Branch Meeting of the Entomological Society of America (SEB-ESA) at Baton Rouge, LA and the Georgia Entomological Society (GES) annual meeting at Young Harris, GA. Rajesh Vavilapali: 2nd place in PhD oral presentation at SEB-ESA, and GES, as well as 1st…

Hi everyone! I’m Nived, originally from the lush green landscapes of Kerala, India, where my love for insects began amidst the paddy fields of my father’s farm. I earned my B.Sc. in Agriculture from the main campus of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) and later pursued my master’s in Entomology at the University of Agricultural Sciences,…

Daniel Ibiyemi graduated with Doctoral degree on Thursday (13 Dec 2024).

Hello, I am Anne Stalvey from Valdosta, Georgia. I will be starting the master’s program in the fall of 2024 and will be joining Dr. Joseph’s lab to study pollinators. I received my bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University in Biology with a minor in Environmental Science. During my undergraduate I worked in the VSU…

I am Kavitha Patchipala, a new PhD student at Dr. Joseph’s lab. I worked as a Research Assistant at Citrus Center, Texas A&M University Kingsville, Weslaco, TX. I have earned an MS in Plant & Soil Science (August 2023) under the supervision of Dr. Mamoudou Setamou, Professor –Citrus Entomology & IPM. My MS research was…