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 in Plant Pathology: Shelly Pate
Bioinformatics Research: Matthew Huff
Matthew Huff, a research associate within the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, has a passion for understanding the world of genetics. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in bioinformatics, Huff…
Full-Time Employee Pursues Degree in Entomology and Plant Pathology: Sandra Pena
Sandra Pena, a graduate student pursuing a graduate degree in Entomology and Plant Pathology at the Herbert College of Agriculture, discusses her graduate project regarding delusional parasitosis and how it…
A Path in Research and Entrepreneurship: Žaklina Pavlović
Žaklina Pavlović, fondly known as Jackie, brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to our academic community. As a Ph.D. student under the guidance of Dr. Bob Trigiano, Pavlović ‘s…
Pioneering Plant Genomics and Inclusion: Sarah Boggess
Sarah Boggess, a research associate and lab manager in the Trigiano Lab at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, focuses on plant genomics, particularly in species like flowering dogwoods…
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…
Rufus Akinrinlola’s Contributions to Sustainable Farming
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…
Coding for Crops: Abdullah Almsaeed
After graduating from The University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Abdullah Almsaeed joined the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology as a web developer and research…
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…
Shalini Yerukala’s Dedication to Advancing Agricultural Practices
Shalini Yerukala is a research specialist from Hyderabad, India. In 2019, she received her Ph.D. in entomology, plant pathology, and nematology with a concentration in Sustainable Disease and Integrated Pest Management…
