
Dr. Kyle G. Koch
Assistant Extension Educator
Insect Identification, Insect Training and Diagnostics, Arthropod Species, Citizen Science
We believe in the power of every person.
Faculty Profile
Education
- B.S. in Biology, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 2009
- M.S. in Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2013
- Ph.D. in Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2017
Professional Responsibilities and Activities
- - Develop and deliver educational programs and resources to support Nebraska Extension’s statewide issue teams.
- Provide state-wide, regional, and national leadership in developing rapid and innovative insect diagnostics.
- Train extension personnel, UNL students, faculty, and staff, and other professionals in new insect diagnostic technologies.
- Lead and innovate Nebraska’s identification, surveillance, and mapping of invasive and threatening arthropod species, especially those of economic importance.
- Engage Nebraskans and others in citizen science projects focused on invasive species topics.
Publications
Awards and Honors
- North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Graduate Student Teaching Award of Merit, 2016
- Dean’s Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 2015
- Milton E. Mohr Research Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center for Biotechnology, Lincoln, NE, 2014
- Milton E. Mohr Teaching Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center for Biotechnology, Lincoln, NE, 2014
- Milton E. Mohr Teaching Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center for Biotechnology, Lincoln, NE, 2012
- North Central Branch Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Student Competition, Oral 10-minute paper (1st Place), Lincoln, NE, 2012
- President’s Prize Student Competition at the Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Reno, NV, 2011
Location
12BB Entomology HallUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816
Appointment
100% ExtensionResearch Areas
Professional Society Memberships
- Entomology Society of America (ESA)