The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is thrilled to announce the exceptional achievements of its students at the 2021 Tennessee Entomological Society (TES) Meeting. One undergraduate minor and four graduate students from the department were recognized as winners of their respective paper competitions. These awards highlight the exceptional research contributions made by students.

This year’s EPP winners include:

• Undergraduate Award:
  • 1st place, Rachel Baxter

• M.S. Award:
  • 1st place, Kassie Hollabaugh
  • 2nd place, Allyson Dekovich

• Ph.D. Award:
  • 1st place, Swati Mishra
  • 2nd place, Matthew Longmire

The Tennessee Entomological Society is dedicated to spreading entomological knowledge throughout the state of Tennessee. To learn more about the society, visit tes.tennessee.edu.