Alumni
Alumni of the Department of Entomology have become leaders in academia, government, and industry. Many alumni remain interested in the department and provide help and advice to faculty and students. The department is always interested in hearing from its alumni, so please keep in touch!
Congratulations to our Spring 2009 graduates:
Dr. Katie Ellis - Katie has accepted a position in the Pennsylvania Adams County Cooperative Extension Office as an Ag Innovations for Specialty Crops Extension Educator
Dr. Randa Jabbour - Randa is doing research as a postdoctoral scholar in Pullman, Washington.
Dr. Jon Lelito - Jon is currently the Facility Manager of the USDA APHIS PPQ Emerald Ash Borer Biological Control Laboratory. He oversees the mass-production of the three primary parasitoids identified as major biocontrol agents of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in its native range. These insects will be released in the US as part of an integrated program to slow the spread of, and ultimately reduce the damage caused by, the EAB. He is in collaborations with government scientists to continue the investigation of these parasitoids, including behavior and chemical attractant information, as well as looking at new potential biological control agents for EAB.
- News
- Penn State Entomology alumni frequently receive honors and awards or are involved in groundbreaking research. Send news items to entomology@psu.edu.
- Distinguished Alumni
- Several of our alumni have been honored by the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, the Ag Alumni Society, and the Penn State Alumni Association.
- Departmental Alumni Listing
- Below is a listing of Penn State Department of Entomology alumni with title and employment locations. We attempt to maintain current information and would appreciate any additions and corrections that alumni can provide.
- Penn State Alumni Association
- The Penn State Alumni Association—a powerful network of 160,700+ members—is the largest dues-paying alumni association in the world. Our mission is to connect alumni to the University and to each other, to provide valued services to members, and to support the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service.
- Giving to the Department
- Many opportunities are available to provide support for research projects (such as Colony Collapse Disorder) or educational support for graduate students.
- Alumni, Keep in Touch
- We value our alumni and we would like to know what you are doing, any changes in your life, or if you know of any opportunities that can help our teaching, research, or extension programs.
