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…
EPP Students Shine at 2021 Tennessee Entomological Society Meeting
Laurie Barley Awarded the UTIA Extension Award of Excellence
Laurie Barley, PSEP Extension program assistant, receives the prestigious UTIA Extension non-exempt Award of Excellence. This recognition is reserved for individuals who have exceeded their expected duties, and Barley’s outstanding…
EPP Social Committee Hosts the 2021 EPP Winter Awards Banquet
On Friday, December 10, 2021, the EPP Social Committee held its Annual Winter Banquet. During this event, many students, staff, faculty, and their families celebrated the end of the year. …
Frank Hale Announces Plans for Retirement
Frank Hale grew up in Wilmington, Ohio. As the son of a general surgeon and naturalist, it was only “natural” for Hale to pursue science. He began on his entomology…
EPP Welcomes Assistant Professor Sebe Brown at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center
Sebe Brown joined the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology on Monday, December 13, 2021, as an assistant professor in Fields Crops Entomology at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education…
Pat Parkman Announces Plans for Retirement
Entomology and Plant Pathology (EPP) Research Assistant Professor Pat Parkman announced that he plans to retire effective December 31, 2021. Parkman joined the department in November 1996. Since joining EPP,…
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…
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…
Alan Windham’s End of the Road Ornamental World Tour
Alan Windham and Mark Windham, professors in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, recently treated students to an unforgettable experience. Alan Windham, recognized for his leadership in educational programs…
Swati Mishra Pursues Knowledge in Bioinformatics and Genomics
After receiving her undergraduate degree in Biotechnology in India, Swati joined the department as a master’s student. However, time has flown since then. Swati is now a third-year Ph.D. student…