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Bug TalkDr. Andrea GlassmireIn this episode, Alyssa, a MSU sophomore, chatted with Dr. Andrea Glassmire, an Assistant Professor of Chemical Ecology at Michigan State University. Andrea’s work spans a broad variety of topics, including community ecology, plant chemistry, experimental design, and statistics. Her research aims to better understand insect pest management and biological invasions by exploring how plant trait diversity affects interactions between plants, insects, and soil microbes.You can learn more about the work being done in her research program here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-11-1825 minBug TalkDr. Eric BenbowIn this episode, we chatted with Dr. Eric Benbow, a professor of aquatic and decomposition ecology at Michigan State University. His work highlights the broad applications of entomology, with a primary focus on how insects and microbes interact with each other across a variety of settings. More specifically in the ways diseases spread, decomposition, and even the ways that insects can be used as food and livestock feed in Africa!Learn more about Dr. Benbow's work here!Watch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast...
2025-09-1754 minBug TalkMegan Fritz[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 1, 2022]In this episode, Zsofia has a conversation with Megan Fritz, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2129 minBug TalkMarianna Karageorgi[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 30, 2021]This week we talked with Dr. Marianna Karageorgi. Marianna is a postdoc at Stanford University and studies insect adaptation to host plant toxins. We discussed her path into the fascinating world of insect behavior, differences between the US and European academic systems, and what scientific research has in common with dancing the tango!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2130 minBug TalkJenna Walters - EROF[RE-UPLOAD FROM MAY 3, 2021]his week Ariana, Jen, Natalie and Zsofia chatted with Jenna Walters about the Entomology Research and Outreach Fellowship (EROF). We discussed how Jenna was inspired by Insects for Inclusion to start a program similar here at MSU! We also discussed EROF’s experiences with starting the program, looking for funding, recruiting and interviewing potential candidates, and finally offering 7 awesome students fellowships for this summer.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2147 minBug TalkHenry Mochida[RE-UPLOAD FROM JULY 8, 2021]this week Zsofia chatted with Henry Mochida, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Communications Manager at Michigan State University. Henry works to strategically elevate MSU’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, practices, and programming with staff in University Communications and the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives. We talked about his cultural heritage, growing up in Hawaii, his film making career, interest in economics and his current position at MSU.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2136 minBug TalkJulio Bernal[RE-UPLOAD FROM OCT. 11, 2021]This week Jen and Zsofia talked to Dr. Julio Bernal, professor of entomology at Texas A&M. Julio told us about his background in agriculture and how he became interested in entomology! We also discussed his graduate and postdoc experiences.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2148 minBug TalkEntomologists of Color (EntoPOC) - Jessica and Megan[RE-UPLOAD FROM NOV. 6, 2020]Hey y’all, Bug Talk podcast is back!! EPISODE 40 IS LIVE! 🤩 this week Zsofia talked with Jessica Ware and Megan Wilson, members of the EntoPOC team @entomologists_of_color on Instagram.They discussed how Jessica and Megan paired 40 students with mentors for the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America and how #entopoc provides support for the best meeting experiences for these students. They also discussed their recent publication in American Entomologist Previous episode that was mentioned is unfortunately lost.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and You...
2025-05-2156 minBug TalkIvette Perfecto[RE-UPLOAD FROM NOV. 3, 2020]This week Ariana and Zsofia talked with Dr. Ivette Perfecto, James E. Crowfoot Collegiate Professor of Environmental Justice at the University of Michigan. They discussed Ivette’s undergrad in Puerto Rico and her graduates studies at U of M. She shared with us how she became a professor and how her collaboration with her husband evolved. They also discussed Ivette’s coffee drinking habits and her favorite restaurants. You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2141 minBug TalkTatianna Cornelissen[RE-UPLOAD FROM OCT. 9, 2020]this week Zsofia chatted with Tatiana Cornelissen, a Brazilian scientist working on insect-plant interactions. Tati recently gave a department seminar over zoom about her research. They discussed her life growing up in Brazil, how she developed a passion for science, her graduate studies, and how she perceives the current status of science in Brazil. She also gave pointers on how to collaborate with Brazilian scientists! You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2156 minBug TalkTaylor Hori[RE-UPLOAD FROM OCT. 2, 2020]This week cohost Natalie talked with Taylor Hori, an MSU entomology undergraduate! Taylor came back to school for a second degree, and her and Natalie discuss the pros and cons of being an older returning student. They also talk about how she went from English to an entomology major. Taylor also discusses what it’s like to moving from the west coast to the Midwest!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2155 minBug TalkZsofia Szendrei and Kevin Steffey[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 15, 2021]this week Andrea and Kayleigh talked with Kevin Steffey and Zsofia. They discussed Kevin and Zsofia’s roles as co-editors in chief of American Entomologist. They also talked about how they got involved in science communication, the importance of storytelling in scientific writing and making research accessible to broad audiences, especially to those who are not scientists. They also addressed how social media can be an important method of communicating science.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2154 minBug TalkKelsey Graham[RE-UPLOAD FROM DEC. 2, 2020]this week Zsofia talked with Dr. Kelsey Graham. She was a postdoc in the Isaacs Lab until December 2020. She is now a research scientist at the USDA-ARS Bee Lab in Utah. They discussed job searching while in lockdown, her new responsibilities and expectations for the future! You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2145 minBug TalkEmily Proctor[RE-UPLOAD FROM NOV. 5, 2020]This week Kayleigh and Zsofia talked with Emily Proctor from MSU extension. They discussed her role in connecting MSU with MI Indigenous People, her life growing up and her perception of the MSU Land Acknowledgement. They also went over how you should recruit indigenous students!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2144 minBug TalkJessica Kansman[RE-UPLOAD FROM OCT. 2, 2020]this week Jen, Kayleigh and Zsofia talked with Dr. Jessica Kansman who got her B.S. in Entomology from MSU. She then went to the University of Missouri to complete her Ph.D. She is currently working as a postdoc in Dr. Sara Hermann’s lab at Penn State! They discussed her time at MSU, her research over the years and her passion for outreach (her outreach Instagram is @kansibugyou )You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2046 minBug TalkWillye Bryan[RE-UPLOAD FROM SEPT. 25, 2020]this week Zsofia chats with Willye Bryan about her career in entomology and her involvement in editing “Memoirs of Black Entomologists: Reflections on childhood, University and career experiences”, a book published by the Entomological Society of America in 2015 (its available free of charge!) Willye also talks about her activism in the 1960s to integrate classrooms and her initiatives to bring more people of color into research!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-201h 06Bug TalkInsects for Inclusion - Jessica and Magda[RE-UPLOAD FROM AUG. 26, 2020]This week Ariana and Jen talked with graduate students Jessica Maccarro and Magda Argueta-Guzman from UC Riverside! They discussed their research, how the awesome idea for Insects for Inclusion started, which is a platform they use to sell insect art and all the proceeds go to a fund supporting paid research opportunities for undergraduates in underrepresented communities in science! They also discussed hobbies, favorite foods, podcasts, books and places to visit!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2048 minBug TalkMichael Kalwajtys[RE-UPLOAD FROM SEPT. 15, 2020]This week cohosts Andrea and Zsofia talked with MSU entomology undergraduate Michael Kalwajtys. They discussed how he discovered entomology, how school is going, online classes, and how he spent his time during quarantine. Mike is an avid Star Wars fan and they talked about the possibility of meeting aliens!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2044 minBug TalkJohn Clark[RE-UPLOAD FROM AUG. 26, 2020]This week, Zsofia and Kayleigh chatted with Dr. John Clark, the recipient of this years MSU Entomology Alumnus Award. John is a professor and environmental toxicologist at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. They discussed how he got into entomology, his experiences as a graduate student, mentorship, transitioning to a faculty position straight out of a PhD, starting new projects and his time at MSU.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2045 minBug TalkJoy Landis[RE-UPLOAD FROM AUG. 14, 2020]this week Zsofia interviewed Joy Landis, they discussed how Joy got into communication, her interests in design, photography and her relationship to digital and social media platforms. They also talked about her family, things she missed out on during quarantine and favorite foods and coffee/tea!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2044 minBug TalkMarisol Quintanilla[RE-UPLOAD FROM JULY 15, 2020]This week, Ariana and Zsofia talked to Dr. Marisol Quintanilla, nematologist in MSU entomology. Marisol told us about her journey getting a M.S. and Ph.D in nematology in Dr. George Bird’s lab, and her life as an entomologist in Guam. We also discussed her three kids and husband and how she manages a work/home/life balance! You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2048 minBug TalkHenry Chung[RE-UPLOAD FROM AUG. 12, 2020]This week, Zsofia talked with Dr. Henry Chung, assistant professor in the Entomology Department at Michigan State University. They talked about his life growing up in Singapore, cultural and linguistic diversity, his PhD program in Australia, his coffee drinking habits, and his recent review article on climate change and insecticide resistance!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2046 minBug TalkFelicia Wu and David Hennessey[RE-UPLOAD FROM JULY 15, 2020]This week, Andrea, Kayleigh and Zsofia talked with Drs. Felicia Wu and David Hennessy from the Departments of Food Science and Human Nutrition and Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics. They discussed their recent USDA grant investigating the relationship between the prevalence of aflatoxin and Bt corn. They also chatted about transgenic crops more generally, their future and public perception!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-201h 01Bug TalkMarianna Szűcs[RE-UPLOAD FROM JULY 6, 2020]This week, cohost Zsofia interviewed Dr. Marianna Szucs, assistant professor in entomology at MSU. They chatted about Marianna’s path from geology to entomology, why she chose evolutionary biology as her research theme and what life is like as a foreigner. They also discussed some of her hobbies!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2052 minBug TalkOsten Eschedor[RE-UPLOAD FROM MAY 26, 2020]this week cohosts Jen and Ariana talked with MSU undergrad Osten Eschedor! They discussed what led her to major in entomology at MSU, if eating insects is ethical, field day memories, and how she ended up having a pet raccoon! You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2045 minBug TalkJulianna Wilson[RE-UPLOAD FROM JULY 6, 2020]This week, cohosts Kayleigh, Jen and Natalie talked with Dr. Julianna Wilson, the applied tree fruit academic specialist for MSU Entomology and the chair of our departments Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. They discussed her role in these committees and what actions are being taken to promote diversity. They also discussed how students can make changes in this area to the department! You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2057 minBug TalkLogan Appenfeller[RE-UPLOAD FROM APRIL 24, 2020]this week cohost Kayleigh talked with Logan Appenfeller about zoom defenses (which they both killed it at, go them!) post-graduation plans, fantasy books and real-life superpowers!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2039 minBug TalkRufus Isaacs[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 24, 2020]This week we interviewed Dr. Rufus Isaacs, where we discussed his hobbies, how to tell someone they have their facts wrong, his favorite museums in Detroit and Rufus gives a great band recommendation! You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-2044 minBug TalkMegan Milbrath[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 24, 2020]This week we interviewed Dr. Meghan Milbrath and we discussed her love for the outdoors, going abroad to do some awesome research and how she decided to work with honey bees here in our department!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-201h 01Bug TalkEllie Camerato and Jenna Walters[RE-UPLOAD FROM AUG. 8, 2020]this week Ariana chatted with M.S. students Ellie Camerato and Jenna Walters! 👩🔬 they discussed what led them to where they are now, the research they are working on, how COVID-19 impacted their research, and hobbies they have (follow Ellie’s block prints @juniperprints on Instagram). They conclude with giving advice to other grad students or anyone thinking of applying for grad school! You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1449 minBug TalkColin Bailey and Ellie Darling[RE-UPLOAD FROM APRIL 29, 2020]this week cohosts Natalie and Ariana chatted with MS students Colin Bailey and Ellie Darling! They discussed their love for drawing, crazy things you can get at yard sales, and controversial TV and movie opinions!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1453 minBug TalkCarlos Blanco[RE-UPLOAD FROM FEB. 26, 2021]this week Andrea and Zsofia talked to Carlos Blanco, research entomologist at the USDA-APHIS. Carlos told us about how he got interested in agriculture, moving from Mexico to the U.S. to go to graduate school, and what it was like being in an ecology grad program. He also told us about his experiences working in extension and industry and shared helpful tips about applying for USDA jobs. You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1348 minBug TalkBug Talk with Ali, Ariana, and Natalie![RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 23, 2020]In this episode, Bug Talk hosts Ariana and Natalie, introduce and interview a new host, Ali!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1358 minBug TalkCOVID-19 Discussions with Bug Talk[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 18, 2020]In this episode, Zsofia and co-hosts Natalie and Kayleigh speak with graduate students Ariana Hernandez and Max Helmberger to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both their work and their personal lives.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1356 minBug TalkBrianna Alred[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 27, 2020]This week we interviewed M.S. student Brianna Alred where we discussed her favorite hobbies, fun questions to ask people that may catch them off guard, and the transition to grad school!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1348 minBug Talk2020 Season Closing![RE-UPLOAD FROM NOV. 5, 2020]this week we have the entire Bug Talk team in one episode, Kayleigh, Natalie, Ariana, Jen, Andrea and Zsofia! We discuss our future plans for the podcast and how we’d like more people to get involved with Bug Talk, either coming on for an episode or becoming a cohost ☺️ please DM us if you’d like to do either! We also brought up a few of our favorite podcast episodes (they’re ALL great though 😉) we are taking a short break from the podcast but we will be back and better than ever in January! H...
2025-05-1331 minBug TalkBryan Stanley[RE-UPLOAD FROM SEPT. 24, 2020]this week Ariana and Natalie talked with Bryan Stanley, a second year PhD student in the physics department at MSU. Bryan is an outreach coordinator for Women and Minorities in Physical Sciences (@msuwamps on Instagram). We discussed Bryan’s culinary skills, how he tragically lost an oven mitt (🔥), figuring out living life on your own, and his passion for outreach!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1248 minBug TalkBrenna Jeffs[RE-UPLOAD FROM NOV. 19, 2020]Apologies for the audio problems! In this episode, undergraduate entomology student, Brenna Jeffs, details her experiences as the president of the MSU Bug Club and talks about some of her post-graduation plans.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1247 minBug TalkAlex Hitchcock[RE-UPLOAD FROM JUNE 15, 2021]In this episode, Alex Hitchcock, an undergraduate student studying Molecular Biotechnology, explores his experiences as an Entomology Research and Outreach Fellow (EROF) and his position as a Horticulturalist at Josh's Frogs.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1236 minBug TalkDr. Adam Ingrao[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 23, 2020]In this podcast, Dr. Anthony Ingrao delved into his military background and experiences with being a disabled veteran, as well as his journey that led him to co-found the Heroes to Hives program.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-05-1252 minBug TalkOscar Castaneda[RE-UPLOAD FROM JUL. 17, 2020]In this episode of Bug Talk, Andrea chats with Oscar Castaneda, a GIS specialist at Michigan State University. In his spare time, Oscar is an activist for the civil rights of immigrants and is Vice President of the Action of Greater Lansing organization. Oscar was born in Guatemala and was educated in the United States on a Fulbright Scholarship. He has been living and working in the States for over 25 years and is still struggling to obtain his green card. Instead of letting obstacles deter him, Oscar faced the problem head on by playing a pr...
2025-04-2359 minBug TalkSara Hermann[RE-UPLOAD FROM MAY 12, 2020]In today’s podcast Andrea Glassmire, Kayleigh Hauri, and Ali Zahorec talk with Dr. Sara Hermann, who is faculty at Penn State University. Dr. Hermann earned her PhD in the Landis lab here in the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University. She describes what it's like working a dual career position and starting a new lab, all while being a mom of two beautiful kids. Dr. Hermann is a positive role model for scientists with a deep passion for research, teaching, and policy. Enjoy!!Send any questions in regard to this ep...
2025-04-2350 minBug TalkJen Pechal[RE-UPLOAD FROM APR. 27, 2020]In this episode Ali and Zsofia chatted with Dr. Jen Pechal about maintaining insect colonies at home during quarantine, traveling to do research on many continents, her childhood inspiration for studying decomposition, her garden and animals in her backyard, and getting inspiration through teaching.You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-04-2348 minBug TalkPostdoc Episode[RE-UPLOAD FROM APR. 23, 2020]In today’s podcast Andrea Glassmire talks to four current postdocs in the Entomology Department, Drs. Eli Bloom, Kelsey Graham, Nate Haan, and Benjamin Jarrett, to find out what life is like as a postdoc at Michigan State University. Our conversation spanned many topics including how we found our current postdoc, the importance of networking, and balancing work and life. It turns out, we all took different strategies to get to where we are today and we are all successful because we are doing what we love….Entomology!!Send any questions in rega...
2025-04-2348 minBug TalkRestoring the Louisiana Coastline: Interplay Between Basic and Applied Research[RE-UPLOAD FROM JUN. 23, 2020]In this episode Andrea Glassmire and Kayleigh Hauri talk with a collaborative research group from Louisiana State University and the LSU Ag Center – Rodrigo Diaz, James Cronin, Laura Meyerson, Tracy Meyerson, Xuelian Meng, John Nyman, Ana Salgado, and Joshua Snook. They are collaborating on a project examining the mechanisms causing the die-off of an important wetland grass system, Phragmites australis, that stabilizes the Louisiana coastline. The Phragmites die-off is a multi-faceted problem, and each collaborator is investigating different aspects of this die-off. The restoration of Phragmites is an applied ecological challenge that will be im...
2025-04-2346 minBug TalkTherese Poland[RE-UPLOAD FROM APR. 21, 2020]In this podcast Ariana, Jen and Zsofia talk to Dr. Therese Poland about her life growing up in Canada, how she found a career in forest entomology initially focusing on chemical ecology, and running 20 marathons. We also chatted about the Michigan Entomological Society and her recently becoming the coeditor-in-chief of Environmental Entomology. Therese works for the US Forest Service and is also an adjunct professor in our department. The book Therese recommended in this podcast is “Buzz - The nature and necessity of bees” by Thor Hanson. The gods of technology were not with us d...
2025-04-2354 minBug TalkDr. Ned Walker[RE-UPLOAD FROM JAN. 19, 2022]Dr. Ned Walker is a professor in the Entomology Department at Michigan State University. His work focuses on mosquitos, ticks and other insects important from a human health perspective. In this conversation, Ned talked about his life growing up in Ohio, getting into medical entomology during his undergrad, growing his interest in mosquito ecology and eventually coming to MSU as a postdoc in Rich Merritt's aquatic entomology lab. After getting his current position, he developed an international research program that took him to many different countries around the World. It is interesting that Ned's...
2025-04-2357 minBug TalkBen Phillips - MSU Extension[RE-UPLOAD FROM DEC. 12, 2022]In this episode Lauren Goldstein talks with Ben Phillips, who is a Vegetable Crops Educator at Michigan State University. Ben discusses his education and current job responsibilities working with growers.Watch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-04-2328 minBug TalkMSU Bug Club[RE-UPLOAD FROM JAN. 12, 2022]In this episode Osten Eschedor (MSU Bug Club President) and Nate Howder (MSU Bug Club Vice President) talked about everything MSU Bug Club related! Bug Club's mission is to provide a welcoming environment for students interested in learning about entomology to connect with fellow arthropod enthusiasts and develop professional skills. We chatted about the club's history, current activities, membership, meetings and future plans. This fun group has members from many different undergraduate majors and love to play games at their meetings. They also organize collecting trips and feed you snacks that have arthropods in t...
2025-04-2333 minBug TalkInga Zasada[RE-UPLOAD FROM DEC. 8, 2021]In this episode Zsofia talked with Dr. Inga Zasada, nematologist with the USDA-ARS based out of Corvallis, OR. We chatted about how Inga was inspired by her scientist parents and growing up in Alaska and Oregon to want to become a biologist. She also talked about her unusual path to nematology, including being a Peace Corps volunteer on the Maltese Islands for 2 years where she had to learn on the job. We chatted about her graduate education at North Carolina State University and UC Davis and then working for the USDA as a nematologist.
2025-04-2341 minBug TalkRaul Medina[RE-UPLOAD FROM NOV. 3, 2021]In this episode Julie and Zsofia talked with Raul Medina, professor of entomology at Texas A&M. Raul received the Entomological Society of America's 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Award. We chatted about how foreign-born people currently living in the US can work with US-born minorities to strengthen each other, how he came to connect his personal experiences to societal issues and how he has been active in the DEI movement since his time as a young professional. We discussed issues such as implicit bias, and talked about why it is sometimes difficult to...
2025-04-2353 minBug TalkHannah Burrack[RE-UPLOAD FROM NOV. 10, 2021]This episode features Dr. Hannah Burrack, incoming chair of the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University. This new position start on Jan. 1, 2022, and in this episode we chatted about her background and thoughts on leadership.Watch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-04-2346 minBug TalkInformation for Grad Students[RE-UPLOAD FROM SEPT. 1, 2021]Dr. Anthony Cognato (Graduate Program Director) and Heather Lenartson (Administrative Assistant to the Chairperson and Academic Programs) talked about this year's new grad student orientation, the new Student Information System that replaces much of the physical paperwork for both PhD and MS students and allows them and their committee members to track their progress online, different types of MSU fellowship, application process for those interested in being considered for MSU fellowships/assistantships, graduate guidance committee composition, etc. We will be back with another episode about details of the application process to graduate school.
2025-04-2347 minBug TalkApplication to Grad School[RE-UPLOAD FROM SEPT. 8, 2021]If you are interested in graduate school and are considering joining our department, this episode will provide you with a wealth of information about where to start this process. Dr. Anthony Cognato (Graduate Program Director) and Heather Lenartson (Administrative Assistant to the Chairperson and Academic Programs) talk about topics related to admission to graduate school and what you should expect. You can find resources on the MSU Entomology department website about finding a major professor, funding and the application process here.Watch this episode on YouTube here!Thanks to Jason...
2025-04-2355 minBug TalkWelcoming New Grad Students[RE-UPLOAD FROM SEPT. 22, 2021]The MSU Entomology Department is very fortunate to have a wonderful new group of graduate students joining us in 2021. This episode features five of these new grad students: Cynthia Fiser, Julie Michaelson, Ronnie Miller, Charlotte Schuttler and Lauren Goldstein. We talked about how they selected graduate schools, why they ended up choosing MSU and what were the things they looked for in this selection process. We also discussed their future career plans and what skills they hope to learn in graduate school that will help them in finding a job. Watch this...
2025-04-2344 minBug TalkDr. Sheila Colla[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 25, 2021]Dr. Sheila Colla is an assistant professor at York University in Toronto, Canada. Her lab focuses on researching native pollinators, especially bumble bees. In this episode, Sheila talked about her undergrad research experiences that led her to study bumble bees, and the people who influenced her most in her career. We also talked about pollinator conservation more broadly, the advantages of working in an interdisciplinary department, funding for research in Canada, and community science programs.You can find Sheila on Instagram @findingflowersmedia and on Twitter @SaveWildBees.Watch this episode on Y...
2025-04-1841 minBug TalkDr. Jean Tsao[RE-UPLOAD FROM JUNE 16, 2021]Dr. Jean Tsao (Twitter: @JTsao1) from MSU's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife talks about everybody's "favorite" ticks! We also chatted about how she became an expert in this group of arthropods and she shared this list of resources with us: Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) page on tick-borne diseasesCurrent MDHHS Lyme disease risk map (to which Jean's lab has contributed much of the tick data)MDHHS document that summarizes the tick and disease risk trends over the last 5 yearsMDHHS's webpage for ordering t...
2025-04-1841 minBug TalkBug Talk 1 Year Anniversary![RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 31, 2021]This week our cohosts celebrated ONE YEAR of the podcast! 🥳🥳 we answered questions submitted by our listeners (thank you all for your feedback! 🥰)Watch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-04-181h 03Bug TalkFieldwork Safety with Dr. Jackie Perkins[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 22, 2021]Ariana and Zsofia talked with Jackie Perkins about fieldwork safety guidelines and how we approach field work this upcoming field season. Jackie developed a document that contains best practices on traveling to and working at field sites while doing research. It is designed to provide information for existing employees and their supervisors, and new employees that may not have much experience working in remote locations. The document provides useful information on preparing for fieldwork, traveling, and emergencies. It includes a section on Safe Fieldwork For All, informed by the recent Demery & Pipkin article.
2025-04-1844 minBug TalkEntomology Research and Outreach Fellowship (EROF) with Jenna Walters[RE-UPLOAD FROM MAY 26, 2021]Ariana, Jen, Natalie and Zsofia chatted with Jenna Walters about the Entomology Research and Outreach Fellowship (EROF). We chatted about how Jenna (Twitter: @Jenna_M_Walters) was inspired by Insects for Inclusion to start this program, what activities had been undertaken by the EROF committee over the last year, funding the program, recruiting and interviewing fellows and finally offering 7 fellowships for this summer. You can follow them on Twitter and Instagram @erof_msuWatch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter...
2025-04-1847 minBug TalkDrs. Jabbar Bennett and Quentin Tyler[RE-UPLOAD FROM JUNE 2, 2021]Zsofia and two guest co-hosts, Julianna Wilson and Elizeth Cinto Meija, talked with Drs. Jabbar Bennett, (MSU’s Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Professor of Medicine in the College of Human Medicine) and Quentin Tyler (Associate Dean and Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Director of MSU Extension), two leaders at MSU. We asked them about their current positions, their take on what it means to be a good leader, what the pandemic taught them about leadership, how to move forward after the lockdown, balancing personal views with the larger vision of an in...
2025-04-1851 minBug TalkDr. Amanda Lorenz[RE-UPLOAD FROM MAY 12, 2021]Dr. Amanda Lorenz is the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University. In this episode, Natalie, Ariana and Zsofia chatted with her about our undergraduate program, current recruitment strategies, employment opportunities and courses for entomology undergraduates. Amanda described the demographic of our undergraduate students and strategies used to increase diversity. We also talked about how graduate and undergraduate students interact in our department. Amanda is our Bug House coordinator and she talked about what an important outreach tool this has been. If you are interested in our undergraduate program and...
2025-04-1845 minBug TalkAndrea Glassmire and Eli Bloom[RE-UPLOAD FROM APR. 14, 2021]In this episode, Olivia and Zsofia chatted with outgoing MSU Entomology postdocs Andrea Glassmire and Eli Bloom. They shared the challenges of the pandemic-era job market and what they’ll remember fondly about the MSU Entomology community. Andrea is starting a new position working in the Cronin Lab at Louisiana State University and can be found online at aglassmire.com. Eli is on Twitter at @susta1nabeelity and on the Szendrei lab website. Watch this episode on YouTube here!Thanks to Jason Roedel, audio engineer, for improving sound quality, Matt Gri...
2025-03-2854 minBug TalkDr. Julie Lesnik[RE-UPLOAD FROM MAR. 10, 2021]On this episode, Jen and Ariana chatted with Dr. Julie Lesnik, an associate professor of Anthropology at Wayne State University in Detroit. She studies the evolution of humans eating insects and has even wrote a book on it called Edible Insects and Human Evolution. We chatted about how humans evolved to eat insects, her time studying chimpanzees in Africa, and gives some advice to graduate students within STEM.Watch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645
2025-03-2446 minBug TalkCanopy Meg - Dr. Meg Lowman[RE-UPLOAD FROM APR. 14, 2021]On this week's episode, co-hosts Jen, Natalie, and Ariana chatted with Dr. Meg Lowman ("Canopy Meg"). Dr. Lowman is a conservation biologist, educator, ecologist, writer, explorer, and public speaker. Her expertise involves canopy ecology, canopy plant-insect relationships, and constructing canopy walkways. We chatted about what it's like being a woman in science, her global travels, science communication, and her new book!Learn more about Meg's conservation work here, or follow her on Twitter @canopymegWatch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and...
2025-03-2428 minBug TalkRebecca Tonietto[RE-UPLOAD FROM MAR. 3, 2021]In this podcast, Jen and Zsofia talked to Rebecca Tonietto, assistant professor of biology at the University of Michigan-Flint. Rebecca is a pollination ecologist, who got her start with Ann Fraser's entomology course at Kalamazoo College. She then worked as a research assistant on melon pollination in New Jersey where her interest in pollinators began. She is a native of Michigan and has found her way back to the Flint area after going to graduate school at Northwestern University where she worked - among other things - on pollinators on roof gardens. Rebecca gave...
2025-03-2446 minBug TalkArmy Medical Entomologist, Jaree Johnson[RE-UPLOAD FROM FEB. 24, 2021]In this episode, Jen, Olivia, Andrea and Zsofia chatted with MSU alumna, Jaree Johnson. She is a medical-veterinary entomologist in the military and she talked to us about growing up in Indiana, getting into entomology, working in industry, getting an M.S. from the MSU Entomology Department and then going to work in the military. She also chatted about what her life is like living in different countries, her love for travel and food, and her hobbies. Follow Jaree on Instagram and Twitter @alliknowarebugs. Here is a link to a previous conversation w...
2025-03-2443 minBug TalkDr. Kate Boersma[RE-UPLOAD FROM FEB. 3, 2021]In this week's episode of Bug Talk, Natalie talked with her Undergraduate Research Advisor, Dr. Kate Boersma. Kate is an assistant professor at the University of San Diego, California. She is an entomologist who focuses on arid land aquatic ecology. Natalie and Kate talk about the research they've done together, what it is like to be a first generation student, and strategies for recruiting a diverse lab. Follow Kate on Instagram and Twitter @kateboersma for more information on desert aquatic entomology!Watch this episode on YouTube here!You c...
2025-03-2444 minBug TalkDr. Olivia Cope[RE-UPLOAD FROM FEB. 17, 2021]Kayleigh, Natalie, Ariana, and Zsofia welcomed Dr. Olivia Cope to the department, she is a new postdoc in the Wetzel Lab. Olivia will also be joining our podcast team as co-host, so keep an eye out for episodes by her. Olivia told us about her life growing up in Seattle, doing her undergrad at Berkley and getting a PhD at the University of Wisconsin with Rick Lindroth. She shared about her passion for biking, and is looking forward to making new acquaintances in the department in person in the near future.Follow...
2025-03-2445 minBug TalkDr. Samuel Ramsey[RE-UPLOAD FROM JAN 20, 2021]In this fun conversation with Dr. Samuel Ramsey, Jen, Natalie, and Zsofia asked him about how he came to love insects, his life as a singer/performing artist, and his passion for science communication. We mentioned his YouTube channel called Doctor Buggs, his appearance on American Idol, and his 3-minute thesis summary. Samuel is currently a postdoc at the USDA Bee Lab in Beltsville, MD where he works on Varroa mites - a topic he presented during a department seminar at Michigan State University in December 2020. Follow Samuel @drsammytweets and @drsammygrams or v...
2025-03-2449 minBug TalkDr. Yolanda Chen[RE-UPLOAD FROM JAN. 20, 2021]In this episode, Ali and Zsofia chatted with Yolanda Chen, an associate professor at the University of Vermont. Yolanda shared with us how she got interested in evolutionary biology, her experience working at the International Rice Institute in the Philippines and talked to us about having kids while establishing her career as an assistant professor. We also discussed differences between working at a smaller, teaching focused institution such as UVT and larger universities like Michigan State University. Watch this episode on YouTube here!Follow Yolanda on Instagram @insectagroeco and on T...
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