Entomology Seminar Series

Seminars are at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Rm 244 Natural Science, unless otherwise noted. Snacks are provided at 2:45 p.m. Contact the host (in parentheses) for the speaker's schedule and to make an appointment.

Spring 2013 series

January 11

"Evaluating Environmental Impacts of Native Bumble Bee Pollinators in an Agroecosystem"
Kim Skyrm, Koeppert Biological Systems
(Rufus Isaacs)

January 18

TBD

January 25

"Hybrid Weeds! Agent Biotypes! The Ever-Evolving Toadflax Biocontrol Soap Opera"
Drs. Sharlene Sing and Dan Weaver, Montana State University
(Matt Grieshop)

February 1

"Enhancing the early detection of invasions in terrestrial ecosystems. Don't miss the boat!"
Dr. Manual Colunga, Center for Global Change & Earth Observations, Michigan State University

(Amos Ziegler)

February 8

"Vector and virus interactions with bioenergy grasses"
Dr. Carolyn Malmstrom, Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University
(Mitchell Lettow)

February 15

"Everyone's an Entomologist"
Dr. Ernest (Del) Defosse, Chairperson, Department of Entomology, MSU
(Larry Olsen)
Reappointment seminar

February 22

"Washington Apple IPM: two decades of transition"
Dr. Jay Brunner, Washington State University

(Pete McGhee)

March 1

"Biological Control of Emerald Ash Borer: A Decade of Progress"
Dr. Leah Bauer, U.S. Forest Service/Department of Entomology, Michigan State University
(Zsofia Szendrei)

March 8

No seminar - MSU's Spring Break

March 15

"Species delimitation at the population-species interface: Is one marker enough?"
Dr. Amanda Roe, Canadian Forest Service
(Anthony Cognato)

March 22
 

"Predator intimidation effects on prey growth: Influence of environmental context such as resource levels, competitors, and temperature" Dr. Scott Peacor, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University
(Mitchell Lettow)

March 29

"A bee's eye view on farming sustainably"
Dr. Claire Kremen, University of California, Berkeley
(Mitchell Lettow)
SIMMONS MEMORIAL LECTURE - LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED

April 5

"Community Engagement in Central Highlands of Peru: Yes, There Are Bugs Where the Potato Originated"
Dr. Larry Olsen, Department of Entomology, Michigan State University
(Zsofia Szendrei)

April 12
"Impacts of Federal Policies & Regulatory Actions on Agriculture: What's Happening & Why You Should Care"
Dr. David Epstein, USDA, Washington, D.C.
(Matt Grieshop)
April 18 "Pollinator responses to anthropogenic land use change"
Dr. Neal Williams, University of California-Davis
(Rufus Isaacs)
Seminar co-hosted by EEBB; HELD AT 115 EPPLEY CENTER
April 26 TBD
Dr. Gordon Guyer, former MSU President and Professor Emeritus
(Zsofia Szendrei)

For more information, contact Heather Lenartson-Kluge at lenartso@msu.edu.
Download and print a pdf version of the Spring 2013 Seminar Series

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