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Sept, 2009: Working paper: Human-mediated dispersal of emerald ash borer: Significance of the firewood pathway by Desiree R. Robertson and David A. Andow
David Ragsdale has been named Interim Head of the Department
May 14, 2009: Emerald Ash Borer found in Saint Paul. See the news release from the Minnesota Dept of Agriculture.
April 7, 2009: Emerald ash borer discovered one mile from Minnesota border. See the Extension service Emerald Ash Borer page for the latest news and information.
2009 Hodson Graduate Alumni Award Recipient - Sujaya Rao
List of Department Graduates with Thesis Titles
Marla Spivak named Distinguished McKnight University Professor for 2009
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus and Retired Extension Entomologist, John Lofgren (1922-2009)
In Memoriam: Dr. Robert Pfadt, 1998 Hodson Graduate Alumni Award Recipient (1915-2009)
Entomology Graduate Student Named Recipient of the U of M’s 2008 Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award
Why are Honey Bees Collapsing - Article by Professor Marla Spivak and Gary Reuter
| Marla Spivak named Distinguished McKnight University Professor for 2009 | |
| Ann Fallon will received the Distinguished Women Scholar Award in Science and Engineering at a ceremony on April 20th, 2009 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the McNamara Alumni Center Memorial Hall | |
| Roger Moon received the 2008 FAME award from Frenatae | |
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Professor David Andow has recieved a Grant from the Minnesota Futures Grant Program The grant is for Dr. Andow to develop and convene an interdisciplinary symposium on "Predicting Invasive Potential of Exotic Species". Click on the link above for more information on the Minnesota Futures Grant Program. |
Bedbugs are Back! Assistant Professor Stephen Kells is featured in the Bell Museum's Imprint Magazine, talking about bedbugs. Visit his website, IPMCtoC to read about the resurgence of bedbugs and for tips on preventing and controlling infestations. Prof. Kells also has issued a Student Advisory Regarding Bed Bugs (PDF file).
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Our Thirteenth annual Alumni Gathering was held in conjuction with the Ft. Lauderdale ESA meeting. Photos from the Alumni Gathering are now online
Our Twelfth Annual Alumni Gatherering was held in conjuction with the Salt Lake City ESA meeting. Photos from the Alumni Gathering are now online.
Grad Student Awards & Honors:
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Cynthia (Simon) Hsu
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Jason Harmon 2004: Best Dissertation Award in the Biological and Medical Sciences, Graduate School, University of Minnesota |
Seminar, September 29, 2009, 3:00 p.m.
490 Hodson Hall
Role of Wolbachia in the intraspecific specialization of the parasitoid Cotesia sesamiae.
Antoine Branca
Post-Doctoral Associate
Dept. of Plant Sciences
Univ. of Minnesota
See complete list of speakers for Fall 2009
Working paper: Human-mediated dispersal of emerald ash borer: Significance of the firewood pathway by Desiree R. Robertson and David A. Andow
