Drs. DeWayne Shoemaker, Denita Hadziabdic Guerry, and Kevin Moulton from the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture led a group of students…
Study Abroad Program Explores the Potential of Chocolate in Rainforest Conservation
Shalini Yerukala’s Dedication to Advancing Agricultural Practices
Shalini Yerukala is a research specialist from Hyderabad, India. In 2019, she received her Ph.D. in entomology, plant pathology, and nematology with a concentration in Sustainable Disease and Integrated Pest Management…
Scientists Discuss the Fall Armyworm Invasion
Scott Stewart, a professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, sheds light on fall armyworms and strategies for their control in a recent article published on The Conversation.…
Sarah Boggess Publishes Scientific Article in HortScience
Sarah Boggess, senior research associate, and Robert Trigiano, Chancellor’s professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology published a scientific article in HortScience, which is featured on the cover,…
Sarah Boggess Honored with the Commission for Disability Advocate Award
Sarah Boggess, a member of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, has been recognized with the Commission for Disability Advocate Award at the annual Chancellor’s Honors Banquet. The Commission…
Full-Time Employee Pursues Degree in Entomology and Plant Pathology: Sandra Pena
Sandra Pena, a graduate student pursuing a graduate degree in Entomology and Plant Pathology at the Herbert College of Agriculture, discusses her graduate project regarding delusional parasitosis and how it…
Rufus Akinrinlola’s Contributions to Sustainable Farming
Rufus Akinrinlola was born and raised in Southwest Nigeria. While in his home country, he also received his undergraduate degree in microbiology. Before enrolling as a Ph.D. student within the…
Rufus Akinrinlola Shares Hemp Research with the Cannabis Cultivation & Science Podcast
Ph.D. Candidate Rufus Akinrinlola, whose concentration is in sustainable diseases and integrated pest management, was a recent guest on “Cannabis Cultivation & Science”, a KIS Organics’ podcast. This podcast is…
Rufus Akinrinlola Announced as Recipient of Corteva DELTA Grant
Rufus Akinrinlola, a doctoral student under the tutelage of Heather Kelly, professor and Extension specialist, and Zach Hansen, assistant professor and Extension specialist, has been announced as a recipient of…
Recognizing First-Generation Students in EPP
Navigating the path to higher education as the first in one’s family presents unique challenges and triumphs. In the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology (EPP), we recognize and celebrate…