Fueled by his upbringing, Dawson Kerns, a doctoral student in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, is dedicated to understanding a major cotton pest, bollworm, and its resistance mechanisms.…
From Investigating Bollworm Resistance to Navigating Graduate School: Dawson Kerns
Graduate Student Studies Cacao Pollination in Belize
The summer of 2022 was different for one entomology and plant pathology graduate student. Holly Brabazon, a doctoral student pursuing a concentration in bioinformatics, genomics, and molecular interactions, found herself…
High-Flying Research in Crop Protection: Elias Zuchelli
Elias Zuchelli, a graduate student studying plant pathology, was inspired by his parents’ farming legacy. From his early days on the farm, Elias learned the ropes, facing challenges head-on. With…
Impactful Research in Plant Pathology: Shelly Pate
Shelly Pate, a doctoral student concentrating in plant pathology, studies the relationship between nematodes and an emerging soil-borne fungal pathogen (Xylaria necrophora) to help farmers safeguard their crops. As a…
Impactful Research on La Crosse Virus: Corey Day
With a passion for advocating science policy, Corey Day, a first-generation college student, channels his research to protect communities from the threats posed by vector-borne diseases. Graduating from Western Carolina…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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/.