Heba Abdelgaffar, a lab manager in the Jurat-Fuentes Lab, joined the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in 2012 after receiving her Ph.D. in biology from Ain Shams University in…
Pioneering Pest Control: Heba Abdelgaffar
Navigating Change with Grace: Sonya Dexter
Sonya Dexter, an exceptional individual who is an invaluable member of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, holds over three decades of dedicated service with the department. With unwavering…
Making Strides in Ornamental Plant Research: Lav Yadav
Lav Yadav, a postdoctoral research associate, developed a passion for ornamental plant research at a young age. With the joy of working with plants, Yadav began his journey into the…
Kimberly Gwinn and Darrell Hensley Celebrate 35 Years of Service
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is set to honor its dedicated employees who have contributed 25 years or more of service to the institution. The event, the UTIA…
Kassie Hollabaugh Honored with Multiple GSS Awards
The Graduate Student Senate recognized members at its annual awards banquet on March 27, 2023. Our very own Kassie Hollabaugh, a doctoral student with a concentration in organismal biology, ecology,…
Karen Vail Speaks with WBIR about Fire Ants in Tennessee
Karen Vail, Professor and Extension Specialist, spoke to WBIR News Channel on fire ants in Tennessee. To view the WBIR interview, visit https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/tennessee-fire-ants/. For more information on fire ants, visit fireants.tennessee.edu/.
Julian Cosner Selected as 2021 SEC Emerging Scholar
Julian Cosner, a graduate student in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, was selected as a 2021 SEC Emerging Scholar. The SEC Emerging Scholars Program was established to provide…
Jessica Krob’s Path in Entomology
Jessica Krob was born in the “Air Capital of the World,” Wichita, Kansas. However, when she was a young child, her family moved to Springfield, Missouri. Her favorite part about…
Jesse Webster’s Path in Entomology and Conservation
Jesse Webster grew up in Greene County, Tennessee, a county that he said is known for its strong foundation in agriculture and natural resources. As matured in a city surrounded…
Jennifer Tsuruda Attends the 2022 Organic Farming and Gardening Field Day
On April 28th, the 2022 Organic Farming and Gardening Field Day event was held at the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center (ETREC) Organic Crops Unit. UT faculty and staff,…