Anh Tran - Ph.D. Student
Advisor
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Research Topic
I will be looking at the lethal and sub-lethal effects of insecticides on non-targeted insects, particularly predators of the soybean aphid.
Previous Education
B.A., Biology - Hiram College
Why Insects?
I use to be terrified of insects because I didn’t understand them. It wasn’t until someone showed me how fascinating these creatures were that I started to have an appreciation. Now I’m hooked!
Why University of Minnesota?
I use to be terrified of insects because I didn’t understand them. It wasn’t until someone showed me how fascinating these creatures were that I started to have an appreciation. Now I’m hooked!
Aspirations
My ultimate goal is to inspire others. I want to continue doing research and educate the general public, whether it’s as an extension, working in an industry, or being a professor at a university.
Favorite Insect
Weevils, they were the first insects I worked with. Also, I love their “snout. “
Other interests/hobbies
Running and trying new things of all sorts – food, dancing, attending festivals, doing anything outdoors.
Coffee or tea?
I’m a big fan of café sua (Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk) and all sorts of tea.