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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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Daniel Ibiyemi graduated with Doctoral degree on Thursday (13 Dec 2024).
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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…
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Hello! My name is Navdeep Kaur. My academic journey began in Punjab, India, where I was inspired by the region’s rich agricultural landscape and my early fascination with insects. This passion led me to pursue a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Hons.) and an M.Sc. in Agriculture (Entomology) from Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab. During my undergraduate…
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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…
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Rajesh will join us starting the fall semester of 2023. Here is the background about Rajesh: Hi! I’m Rajesh from Andhra Pradesh, India. Having come from a farming background, insects have always intrigued me because of their beauty and the havoc they cause in croplands. I did my undergrad BSc in Agriculture (Hons) from the…
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Bobby Wolverton and Mahesh Ghimire graduated with Doctoral and Masters degrees, respectively, on Wednesday (10 May 2023).
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