Content Tagged with: Department of Entomology

Entomology student honored by national society

A doctoral student in entomology is being honored by the world’s largest entomological society for her contributions to the field. Sakshi Watts is one of the student honorees being recognized by the Entomological Society of America in its 2024 Awards and Honors. Each year, the group honors scientists, educators, and students who have distinguished...

By Imran Ghori |

Entomological Society of America elects UCR Professor as Fellow

Chow-Yang Lee honored for his research, mentorship, and public engagement

By Jules Bernstein |

CA Honey Queen is a UCR entomology graduate student

Beekeeping Federation position advances insect education

By Jules Bernstein |

Entomology Teaching Garden opens on campus

Researchers’ goal is to attract native pollinators to the garden for study

By Iqbal Pittalwala |

UC Riverside scientists dominate entomology society awards

Web of outstanding professionals ensnares top honors

By Jules Bernstein |

UCR entomologist wins Japan’s biggest prize for young researchers

Naoki Yamanaka, associate entomology professor, recognized for work on steroids

By Jules Bernstein |

National society honors entomology professor

Insect-studying colleagues applaud John Heraty for his leadership

By Jules Bernstein |

UCR entomologists’ reputations soar with new awards

Entomological Society of America honors three from UCR

By Jules Bernstein |

UCR entomologists win grants to develop pesticide alternatives

Kerry Mauck and Chow-Yang Lee both win California Department of Pesticide Regulation grants for innovative projects

By Jules Bernstein |

Entomologist wins royal society medal for book on true bugs

The Royal Entomological Society has bestowed its Westwood Medal upon entomology professor Christiane Weirauch for her work on true bugs — a group of insect that includes plant attackers and human disease spreaders as well as natural pest controllers.

By Jules Bernstein |

Entomologist wins NSF CAREER grant to study bumblebee queen genes 

Hollis Woodard, an assistant professor of entomology, has won a coveted award from the National Science Foundation to study the genetic underpinnings of bumblebee queen behavior.

By Jules Bernstein |