Appointment:
- 60% Teaching, 20% Research, 20% Extension
Education:
- B.S. in Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1995
- M.S. in Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1997
- Ph.D. in Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2000
Professional Responsibilities and Activities:
Research
- Plant resistance to insects, with emphasis on identification of insect-resistant germplasm and characterization of the morphological, physiological, and biochemical mechanisms conferring this resistance
- Functional genomics, identification of target genes conferring plant resistance
- Turfgrass insect pest management
Extension
- Development of K-12 educational programs (Bug Bash and Our Zoo to YOU)
- Enhance learning opportunities for clientele groups through extended education and other education programs (workshops, field days, conferences)
Teaching
- Provided leadership for the development and implementation of the Insect Science major
- Advisor for Insect Science, Plant Protection Sciences, and Diversified Agricultural Studies
Courses Taught:
- Insect Biology - Undergraduate
- Insect Biology - Concurrent credit program to high school students
- Insect Identification - Undergraduate
- Management of Horticultural Crop Insects - Undergraduate/Graduate
- Insects as Educational Tools for the Classroom - Graduate
- Degree Project - Graduate
- Various undergraduate seminar courses
Publications:
| Refereed Journal Articles (Research) | 23 |
| Refereed Journal Articles (Teaching) | 1 |
| Other Teaching Publications and Websites | 6 |
| Book Chapter | 1 |
| GENBank Submissions | 20 |
Grants:
| Teaching | $467,196 |
| Research | $561,647 |
Awards and Honors
- ADEC Educational Program Award, M.S. Distance Program, 2002
- Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, Hollings Family Award, 2003
- Kappa Delta Educator of the Month, UNL, 2003
- National ADEC Award for Excellence in Distance Education, Honorable Mention, 2003
- Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students, UNL Parents Association and UNL Teaching Council, 2003, 2004, 2005
- Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004, 2005
- Outstanding Professor at the University of Nebraska, Kappa Alpha Theta, 2004
- Omtvedt Innovation Award, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR), UNL, 2004
- Fellow, Center for Great Plains Studies, 2005
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