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2008

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Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management

Jocelyn Millar

Jocelyn Millar is a Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of California, Riverside.  His research as an entomologist and chemical ecologist has concentrated on the identification and synthesis of insect semiochemicals and related compounds. His research on numerous insects and the many plants they affect integrated pest management in California and the US, and internationally.  Dr. Millar’s identification and development of pheromones of mealy bugs has been instrumental in managing these pests in vineyards, and applications in other cropping systems are under development.  In another large project with Professor Larry Hanks at Illinois, his research into the chemical communication systems used by cerambycid beetles represents a breakthrough for IPM of endemic and exotic wood borers. He currently has 186 refereed scientific papers, 3 edited books, and 15 book chapters, with 5 additional chapters submitted or in press.

Award Overview:
This award, consisting of a check and an inscribed plaque, recognizes and encourages outstanding contributions to applied IPM in North America and the U.S. territories.

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  INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT TEAM AWARD

The Pacific Northwest Vineyard Integrated Pest Management Team

The Almond Pest Management Alliance Team developed an insect pest management program that has resulted in substantial reductions of organophosphate use. This team’s program consists of a combination of biological, cultural, and reduced risk insecticide alternatives. The apex of the program is a guide titled: Seasonal Guide to Environmentally Responsible Pest Management Practices in Almonds, which uses an easy to understand and implement, seasonal approach to practical almond pest management. The team members are Walter Bentley, University of California Kearney Agricultural Center; Barat Bisabri, Dow AgroSciences; Joseph Connell, University of California Cooperative Extension, Butte County; Roger Duncan, University of California Cooperative Extension, Stanislaus County; Carolyn Pickel, University of California Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties; Mario Viveros, University of California Cooperative Extension, Kern County; and Frank Zalom, University of California, Davis.

Award Overview:
This annual award, funded by Dow AgroSciences, recognizes the successful efforts of a team approach to pest control of a small collaborative group (no more than 10 team members) but must include one entomologist from the private sector and one from the public sector. The focus of the award is teamwork and project success. The award, which will be given to each team member, will consist of an inscribed award.



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The International Congress on Insect Neurochemistry and Neurophysiology (ICINN) Student Recognition Award in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, Toxicology, and Molecular Biology

Ronda Hamm

Ronda Hamm received her Ph.D. in Entomology from Cornell University, where she also earned her M.S. degree. Ronda's thesis involved a range of approaches to the problem of housefly sex determination, from physiology, to toxicology, to formal genetics, to molecular genetics, including theoretical population genetics. Her research has lead to a number of publications in refereed journals. While at Cornell she was also involved in outreach activities and was a founding member of Insectapalooza, a one day Entomology Department educational open house. She is currently a Senior Biologist in Pest Management at Dow AgroSciences.  

Award Overview:
This award recognizes and encourages innovative research in the areas of insect physiology, biochemistry, and toxicology in the broad sense. The award consists of a certificate of recognition along with a cash award.

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THE LARRY LARSON GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN            APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY

Joshua Temple

Joshua Temple is a Ph.D. candidate at Louisiana State University where he also earned his M.S. in Entomology. Joshua is conducting research involving quantifying economic losses, developing dynamic action thresholds, and evaluating sustainable management strategies associated with red banded stink bug, Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood), infestations in Louisiana soybean. His future plans include research projects on the integration of precision agricultural technologies into pest management strategies in row crops and improving integrated pest management programs in cotton, soybean, grain sorghum, and field corn.

Award Overview:
This award, sponsored by Dow AgroSciences, acknowledges Master’s students who exhibit exceptional interest in the study and application of entomology through outstanding research and leadership skills. This award includes $2,000 and a tour of the Dow AgroSciences headquarters.



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THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA'S PRESIDENT'S PRIZES FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PRIMARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION

  Sergio de Alba receives the Primary Education Award

Sergio de Alba is a fourth grade teacher at R.M. Miano Elementary School in Los Banos, California. His lesson plan titled “Arachnid Mania” is targeted to 4th through 6th grade students. The purpose of the eight month project is to provide students with an enrichment opportunity that will improve the students’ understanding of several academic subjects including writing, research, oral communication, and math by using scientific inquiry as the focus.

Tamica Stubbs receives the Secondary Education Award

Tamica Stubbs is a Biology Instructor at Waddell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. She often selects insects as models over other organisms to demonstrate biological processes/concepts such as respiration, genetics patterns, and anatomy. Her lesson plan, “Where have all the insects gone?” is for 9th through 12th grade students. The lesson plan creates field ecologists in the classroom by having students research a declining species of insects, including consequences of its demise, and to develop a hypothesis relating to these events. Check out a recent article on Tamica in the Charlotte Observer.

Award Overview:
Funded by the Entomological Society of America, these awards recognize educators who have gone beyond the traditional teaching methods by using insects as teaching tools. One winner is chosen from primary teachers and one from among secondary teachers. The recipients receive a check made payable to their school to purchase teaching materials to expand the use of insects in the curriculum; a check to help cover expenses associated with travel required to present on the use of insects in educational programs at a professional venue of their choosing; and gratis registration and a check to help cover the expenses associated with attending the Entomological Society of America's annual meeting.



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Recognition Award in Urban Entomology

Parwinder Grewal

Parwinder Grewal, a Professor of Entomology at Ohio State University, is considered a world authority on entomopathogenic nematodes and their application in biological control of turfgrass and horticultural pests. Recently, his laboratory led a series of studies to define parameters associated with nematode application technology. The project joined several disciplines including physics and engineering that significantly extended the knowledge of nematodes in various spray systems. He is also the leader of the first complete genome sequencing project of an entompathogenic nematode. The sequencing project will lead to new avenues to expand the biocontrol utility and provide insight into basic pathogen-host relationships.

Award Overview:
The award consists of a check and an inscribed plaque, this award recognizes outstanding extension, research, and teaching contributions in urban entomology, including structural and wood-destroying pests and pests of ornamental plants, shade trees, and turf.

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thomas say award

Steve Marshall

Steve Marshall is a professor of entomology at University of Guelph where he is in charge of the University of Guelph Insect collection and teaches courses including Insect Biosystematics, Field Entomology, and Insect Biology and Diversity. His research deals mainly with systematics of acalyptrate Diptera but includes a wide range of projects in insect systematics and faunistics. His 2006 book (Insects – Their Natural History and Diversity, Firefly Books) used over 4,000 of his own photographs. His more recent book 500 Insects, Firefly Books, 2008, provides a visual overview of insects from around the world. Steve is also the founding editor of, and a regular contributor to, the Canadian Journal of Arthropod Identification.

Award Overview:
This award is given for significant and outstanding work in the firelds of insect systematics, morphology, or evolution. The amount of the award varies depending upon interest earned from the endowment. The awardee is presented with the award at the Entomological Society of America's annual meeting.

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