Undergraduate coordinator for @Entomology_UGA, which includes both entomology majors and applied biotech majors. (Help find my kids jobs!!) Opinions are my own.
Athens, GA
Joined July 2015
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Bug People!!! - This is an Entomology Club in California that needs our help! Donate here! donorschoose.org/project/ins…
I wrote a blog post to highlight our recent publication! Check it out here:
Bugging Science Olympiad with Real Insect Specimens blog.pensoft.net/2025/06/09/… via @Pensoft
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In my new paper with @bcburden and Bob Stein, we examine how people become poll workers. We find that recruitment methods vary based on experience and race of the poll worker. Now available at American Politics Research:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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Students in Georgia's Science Olympiad entomology exam engaged with real insect specimens rather than just images, enhancing hands-on learning and fostering STEM interest.
🔗 doi.org/10.3897/nhcm.2.15372…
Check out our new paper on the use of insect specimens for the Science Olympiad entomology exam in Georgia! I'm so proud to have worked with two amazing students for this STEM focused outreach! 🦋🪲🦗🐜
nhcm.pensoft.net/article/153…
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When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a study from 2018.
Read more on #WomenInScienceDay: scim.ag/3WWWoSD
ALT SCIENCESHOTS What does a scientist look like? Children are drawing women more than ever before
I do want you to know that this is exactly how I talk to every single roach in our @Entomology_UGA Insect Zoo. 😂🤣
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Entomology by younger entomologists !
@EntsocAmerica #seb2024
@MsSDReynolds @waldronclass @drcrazbugs
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Anyone have any good insect themed dad jokes? @drcrazbugs @EntsocAmerica
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Yall, it's happening... #MEGABITESS students from @southdoylehs, @beardenmiddle, & MOES will be joining students from @clarkecentral & @SOTAcfc to present their research at the @EntsocAmerica SEB mtg in March.
Catch it Sunday @ noon!
@MsSDReynolds @waldronclass @drcrazbugs
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📢We're looking for a Department Head and Professor to lead our department! 🐞🧬🦟
Please share this announcement!
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I'm working on a couple of presentations about teaching and Entomology, so I went digging for the very few action shots of me teaching. 😂 This is Biology class cerca 2016! 😒🤣💖
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📢 It's time to sign up for Skype a Scientist 2024
We match scientists w/classrooms, scout troops, libraries, & more for conversations about science!
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ALT a brief how-to image that says "Talk to your scientist! Pick a category of science your group would like to talk about (e.g. marine biology, chemistry, astronomy) Get a match via email Discuss your class's needs with your scientist, and pick a time to chat". It's light blue and dark blue and has a little test tube, DNA strang, and microscope and our logo
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We're in our final push for applications for our Applied Entomology Teaching position! Looking for an MS or PhD who's passionate about teaching and has a strong background in IPM. @MSUEntomology is a great place to work! Apply by January 5, 2024. careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/51…