
Entomology & Plant Pathology Seminar Series
Spring 2025 Schedule
Mondays: 1:10-2:00 PM
Rouse Life Sciences Building #112
Jan. 20
No Seminar, MLK Jr. Day
Jan. 27
Natascia Barnaba. Ph.D. student at Universita degli studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy. Visiting scientist Coleman’s lab.
Title: “A system for functional genomics in plant pathogenic fungi”.
Host: Jeff Coleman
Feb. 3
Dr. Brian Counterman. Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University.
Title: “The plastic colors of butterfly wings”.
Host: Kate Martin
Feb. 10
Dr. Sudeep Bag. Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia-Tifton.
Title: “Bridging the Lab-field Gap: Addressing
Stakeholder Needs Through Collaborative Translational Research in Crop Virology”.
Host: Kate Martin
Feb. 17
Dr. Samuel Martins. Department of Plant Pathology, University of Florida.
Title: “From Pathogens to Pedagogy: Optimizing
Environments for Plant Health and Student Success”.
Host: Neha Potnis
Feb. 24
Dr. Simerjeet Virk. Biosystems Engineering, Auburn University.
Title: “Current Status of Pesticide Application Technologies and
Opportunities for Advancing Precision Pest Management “.
Host: Leonardo De La Fuente
Mar. 3
Theresa Wolff. Degree: M.S. Entomology.
PI: Dr. Clint Penick
Title: “Is bigger better? How body size influences bee response to climate change”
Mar. 10
No Seminar, Spring Break
Mar. 17
Dr. Cheryl Seals. Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Auburn University.
Title: “TBD”.
Host: Kate Martin
Mar. 24
Dr. Jan Leach. Associate Dean for Research, College of Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University.
Title: “Bacteria-Insect-
Plant Interactions: How do Microbiomes Influence Russian Wheat Aphid Virulence to Plants?”.
Host: F. S. Arant Entomology and Plant Pathology Club
Mar. 31
Dr. Shannon Brewer. Unit Leader Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Auburn University.
Title: “Understanding invertebrates across groundwater-dominated landscapes”.
Host: Clint Penick
Apr. 7
Aasma Sharma. Degree: M.S. Entomology.
PI: Dr. Kate Martin
Title: “Viromes of Agriculturally Important Insects in Alabama”.
Apr. 14
Casey O’Neal. Degree: Ph.D. Entomology.
PI: Dr. David Held.
Title: “Smart Urbanization: Leveraging Lawns for Pollinator Resources”.
Apr. 21
Dr. Megan Barrett. Biology Department, Indiana University.
Title: “Bugs on the Brain: The Evolution and Plasticity of Insect Sensory Systems”.
Host: F. S. Arant Entomology and Plant Pathology Club
Apr. 28
Somraj Shrestha. Degree: M.S. Plant Pathology.
PI: Dr. Jeff Coleman.
Title: “Assessment of Beauveria bassiana Virulence Across Diverse Insect Hosts and Understanding the Role of Genes related to Insect Virulence”.
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Entomology & Plant Pathology Dept.
301 Funchess Hall
Auburn Univ, AL 36849
(334) 844-5006