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Professional Affiliations

American Entomological Society (AES​)
Michigan Entomological Society (MES)
National Science Teachers Association (MSTA)
Entomological Society of America (ESA)
Gamma Sigma Delta (ΓΣΔ)

Research Interests

My research interests are in insect biology, and include such topics as life history, ecology, and pest importance of a variety of organisms, from insects in wooded and urban landscapes to insects of medical and veterinary importance. I recently mentored three undergraduate students in a three year study of the biology of magnolia scale. Currently, many of my students are involved in surveying and identifying the mosquitoes of Wisconsin, with a focus on their ecological distribution. In addition to my teaching and research responsibilities, I am also the curator of the Entomology Collection in the UWSP Natural History Museum. Here I get to work with students who have an interest in insect collection, identification, and curation. I welcome the opportunity to work with students who have a variety of interests in insect biology, insect-vectored diseases, and museum curation or identification.​

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