Growing up in Clinton, Tennessee, Matthew Longmire has been a lifelong Volunteer, following in the footsteps of his family. In 2018, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences…
Turning a Love for Insects into a Doctorate: Matthew Longmire
EPP Receives GCAA Awards Seed Grants
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) Genomics Center for Advancement of Agriculture (GCAA) announced the recipients of its latest round of seed grants, recognizing six proposals from the…
Entomology Doctoral Student Jackson Turner Receives GATE Fellowship
Jackson Turner, a doctoral student concentrating in entomology in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the Herbert College of Agriculture, is announced to receive the Graduate Advancement and…
Navigating Graduate Research on Callery Pear: Alina Pokhrel
Originally from Nepal, Alina Pohkrel is pursuing a master’s degree in plant pathology. Under the mentorship of Marcin Nowicki, a research assistant professor within the department, Pokhrel focuses on invasive…
Protecting Forests, One Beetle at a Time: Rafael Ferreira Dos Santos
With a biology and agricultural entomology background, Rafael Ferreira Dos Santos plays a pivotal role at the Lindsay Young Beneficial Insects Laboratory (Lybil). Collaborating with fellow researchers and professionals, Ferreira…
EPP Welcomes Assistant Professor Gautam Shirsekar
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture welcomes Gautam Shirsekar as an assistant professor. Shirsekar joined the team on February 1, 2024. …
Three Decades of Service and Inspiration: Jerri Arlene King
Jerri Arlene King has been an integral part of the University of Tennessee community for over three decades. From her beginnings in Undergraduate Student Services, which is now known as…
EPP Welcomes Assistant Professor Gayan Kariyawasam
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is pleased to welcome Gayan Kariyawasam as an assistant professor. Kariyawasam officially joined the team…
EPP Welcomes Assistant Professor Kelsey Coffman
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is pleased to welcome Kelsey Coffman as an assistant professor of insect-microbe interactions. Coffman officially…
High-Flying Research in Crop Protection: Elias Zuchelli
Elias Zuchelli, a graduate student studying plant pathology, was inspired by his parents’ farming legacy. From his early days on the farm, Elias learned the ropes, facing challenges head-on. With…
