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’s Contributions to Sustainable Farming
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…
Researching Fall Armyworm Resistance and Navigating Graduate Life: Raj Roy
For Raj Roy, science isn’t just a field of study – it’s a way of thinking. Focusing on bioinformatics, genomics, and molecular interactions, Roy’s graduate research seeks to uncover how…
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…
Rebecca Trout Fryxell’s Contributions to the One Health Initiative
Have you read the Winter 2022 edition of Our Tennessee? The issue features an insightful article titled “One Health for All,” shedding light on the contributions of several UT faculty…
Rebecca Butler Selected as Recipient of the 2022-2023 Yates Dissertation Fellowship
Rebecca Butler, a graduate student within the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, is selected to receive the 2022-2023 Yates Dissertation Fellowship by the University of Tennessee Graduate School. The…
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…
Professor Emeritus Mark Windham Awarded the Joseph and Marion Klima Medal for Excellence
Professor emeritus Mark Windham was awarded the Joseph and Marion Klima Medal at the 2023 ARS National Rose Convention in Shreveport, LA on May 6, 2023, by the American Rose…
Plant Pathology Research and Graduate Life: Taylor Miller
Taylor Miller began her profession in the chemical industry, developing adjuvants to improve herbicide and fungicide applications. After working in this field, Miller was inspired to seek a deeper education in plant diseases. In…
