Appointment:
- 100% Administration
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
Publications:
| Refereed Journal Articles (Research) |
67 |
| Refereed Journal Articles (Teaching) |
4 |
| Other Teaching Publications and Websites |
8 |
| Book Chapter |
1 |
| GENBank Submissions |
20 |
Grants:
| Teaching |
$4,600,000 |
| Research |
$8,077,897 |
Awards and Honors
- Selected for Superior Academic Advising, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) Week, 2009
- Gamma Sigma Delta Teaching Award, 2010
- North Central Branch Entomological Society of America Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching, 2008
- Distinguished Teaching Award in Teaching, National Entomological Society, 2008
- Regional Award winner, United States Dept. of Agriculture Food and Agricultural Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award, 2006
- Nominated for Superior Advising, CASNR, 2005, 2006, 2008
- 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, 2006, 2007, 2008
- Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- 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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Dr. Susan Weller, director of the University of Nebraska State Museum and professor of Entomology, has been elected a fellow of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). The society noted Weller’s internationally-known research on arctiine moths and other Noctuoidea, and her administrative leadership in promoting entomology and science education. See the article at UNL News for more about Weller's recognition. Congratulations Susan!
We are pleased to announce that Marilyn Weidner has been named winner of the IANR Exemplary Service Award! Weidner has roles in administrative support, personnel management, data documentation and archiving, review preparation, promotion and evaluation tracking, payroll for 15 departments, and much more. Well deserved Marilyn!
Congratulations to Rogan Tokach (Master's student co-mentored by Dr. Autumn Smart and Dr. Judy Wu-Smart) on being awarded a $10,000 national Christi Heintz Memorial Scholarship by Project Apis m! 
Spomer nets 40-year Butterfly & Beetle Legacy. Best wishes to Steve Spomer who is retiring this December after 40 years in the Entomology Department. Spomer has identified nearly 700 insect species, including the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle, and taught countless University of Nebraska-Lincoln students. 
Bridget Gross, master's student in Entomology, mentored by Dr. Judy Wu-Smart and Dr. Doug Golick, was featured in the Nov. 11th IANR Student Spotlight. Bridget presented her master's degree seminar last month and graduates in December.