2750 SW Campus Way
Rm 4105B
Corvallis, OR 97331
United States
I teach an undergraduate course in entomology. My goal in teaching entomology to non-entomologists is to provide insight into a group of organisms that is largely ignored. The vast and varied world of insects impacts human society more than we think.
My IPM research work focuses on strategies to reduce pesticide use in fruit and nut crops. Past and current projects include pheromone mating disruption and biological control of pest insects with entomopathogens (nematodes and fungi), vertebrates (poultry) and parasitoids (local and imported). My crops of focus are hazelnuts and small fruit.
At OSU
HORT330/ENT300: Pests, Plagues and Politics. This is a Core Ed course in entomology geared toward non-scientists. The class exposes students to historical and current connections between insects and humans since the beginning of civilization, including wicked problems related to insects and medicine, agriculture, social institutions and ecosystem health.
Professional Accomplishments
M.S. Entomology (Soil Science minor), Oregon State University (2011)
B.S. Biology and Equine Science, Colorado State University (2004)
2015 to present. Instructor. Horticulture Department, Oregon State University
2011 to 2015. Faculty Research Assistant. Horticultural Entomology, Oregon State University
2008 to 2011. Graduate Research Assistant. Entomology, Oregon State University
April 2011 to April 2012. Apprentice. Small Scale Dairy, Lonsway Farm, Philomath, OR
May 2011 to August 2012. Apprentice. Beekeeping, Wild Harvest Honey, Blodgett, OR
2007. Field Scout. Peerbolt Crop Management, Portland, OR
2005 to 2007. Research Associate. Horticulture, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO