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…
Jesse Webster’s Path in Entomology and Conservation
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Herbert College Recognizes EPP Professor and Alumna
On April 22, 2022, the Herbert College of Agriculture recognized some outstanding faculty, staff, students, and alumni for their accomplishments at the annual award ceremony. We would like to recognize…
Grapevine Leaf Rust in Tennessee
Assistant professor and Extension specialist Zach Hansen published an article in the November 2018 National Plant Diagnostic Network newsletter about grapevine leaf rust. Grapevine leaf rust was observed for the…
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…
From Investigating Bollworm Resistance to Navigating Graduate School: Dawson Kerns
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 Graduate School to Tenure-Track: Kassie Hollabaugh
Meet Kassie Hollabaugh, a doctoral candidate who has dedicated her graduate studies to the art of teaching and mentoring. Originally from Warren, Pennsylvania, Hollabaugh moved to Knoxville in 2015 to…