Student Profiles
I am a doctoral student, focusing my research on host associated differentiation (HAD) in cotton fleahopper under supervision of Dr. Raul F. Medina and Dr. Megha N. Parajulee. My undergraduate degree was in agriculture from Assam Agricultural University, India and graduate degree (MS) from Texas Tech University. It is a great opportunity and wonderful days of my life to be in aggieland. I am interested in bug’s life and always amazed by their diversity in nature. I look forward for a high standard of graduate training and education at Texas A&M and carry all in my life.
David Baumgardner
My research focuses upon the systematics and biogeography of mayflies (Insecta:
Ephemeroptera), with special emphesis on the biodiversity and evolution
of mayflies in Latin America.
Howdy! I earned undergraduate degrees from Texas A&M in both Entomology and Animal Science and graduated in August of 2007. I am doing my graduate research in forensic and veterinary entomology with Dr. Tomberlin. I am from Austin and enjoy playing basketball and competing with my horse Beowulf in both show jumping and 3-day eventing. Andrew Boswell
I have lived in Texas my whole life and always wanted to go to A&M. I graduated in four years and I am pursuing a Masters degree in Entomology focusing on physiology of insects.
I grew up in Colombia and graduated with a BS in biology from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota. Currently I am pursuing a master’s of agriculture in plant protection under Dr. Marvin Harris, and I am working on the impacts of red imported fire ants on other groups of insects.
I graduated with my B.S. in Entomology from TAMU in 2006. My research focus is a morphological comparison of ovipositors in the subfamily Ctenopelmatinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae).
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I am a MS at TAMU department of Entomology under the director of Dr. Jim Woolley. I work on leafhopper systematics currently revising the genus xyphon. I am also interested in leafhopper-prairie interactions, having been working on the use of leafhoppers as an indicator of prairie health since early high school. I have a BS in wildlife and fisheries sciences (Wildlife Ecology and Management) and Entomology from TAMU. Other than leafhoppers I also am interested in bird of prey (especially aplomadoeclcons which I worked on for three summers with the Peregrine Fund) and prairie Chickens (Atwater primarily). I am involved in TDWE, Entomological Society of America, The Wildlife Society, and The North American Falcons Association. My hobbies include falconry (I am a general class falconer flying a Peregrine falcon), running analysis wing various phyolgenetic progroup, insect collecting, and modifying existing insect collecting techniques to more efficiently collect (especially in west Texas and internationally).
I grew up on the east end of Long Island, NY and finished my undergraduate degree at Indiana University in Zoology. In 2003 I joined the Armed Services where I’ve served for the last four and half years. I am now studying to receive a Master of Science in Entomology to serve as an Army Entomologist. 
I’m Jordan a home grown Aggie born and raised in Bryan, TX. I received my B.S. in Entomology from TAMU in May 2007 and am currently working on my MS in Medical Entomology. 
I graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelors in Bioenvironmental Science/Entomology. Currently, I am working in Dr. Robert Wharton’s laboratory, on a taxonomic revision of the Ichneumondi fienus Metopius. 
B.S. Zoology, Colorado State UniversityMicah Flores
I received my undergrad in Entomology here at Texas A&M. My area of interest for graduate school is Forensic Entomology. I will be studying under Dr. Jeff Tomberlin. I plan on eventually getting my PhD and working as a crime scene investigator. After some field experience I want to teach at the collegiate level.
I received my Bachelor’s degree in Entomology from Texas A&M in 2007. I am currently working on my Master’s degree under Dr. Raul Medina.
I came to Texas A&M after earning my BS in Entomology at Washington State
University in the spring of 2005. I will be working with Dr. Vinson researching
parasitoid wasps and working toward a PhD. I have been interested in insects
and entomology for as long as I can remember.
I’m originally from Chihuahua, Mexico. Graduated from New Mexico State University, Agronomy Degree. In my free time I like basketball and mountain biking.
I obtained my BS in biology at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. I am currently working on my MS under Dr. Marvin Harris. Currently, my research deals with the effects of blackmargined aphid in pecan.
I am from Portland, TX. I am working on becoming a Tri-Ag (B.S. ’04
and M.S. ’05 in Entomology). I enjoy working in agricultural
entomology and working in crop consulting. 
I came from Dalian, beautiful seaside city in China. I got my
B.S. degree in Nankai University and M.S. degree at the Institute
of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Science. My hobbies include reading,
music, movie and etc. I hope to make friends with you.
I received my B.S. (Conservation Biology) from Brigham Young University, where I did molecular phylogenetic work on scorpionflies (Mecoptera: Panorpidae) and my M.S. (Entomology) from North Carolina State University, where I worked on the systematics of ledrine leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Ledrinae). Now I am doing a species-level revision of the entire-eyed owlflies (Neuroptera: Ascalaphidae: Haplogleniinae) and a phylogenetic analysis of the owlfly-antlion (Myrmeleontidae) complex. I grew up in California and Colorado. In my free time I enjoy photography, running, and volleyball.
I graduated from TAMU with a BS in Entomology. I am currently working on a MS under Dr. Roger Gold at the Center for Urban and Structural Entomology.
I am from Seoul in South Korea and received BS in Agricultural Biology at Korea University. Currently I am working on a G-protein coupled receptor on Malpighian tubules from Aedes aegypti as a Ph.D candidate under the direction of Dr.Pietrantonio.
I received my B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology from Sam Houston State University. Interests include the ecology and evolution of insect-plant interactions. Currently starting work on a project
involving grassy winged sharp shooters and grapevines. Received a fellowship from the Hispanic leadership program in agriculture and natural resources (HLPANR)
My name in Hsiao-Ling Lu. I come from Taiwan. I earned my Masters degree at the Chung-Hsing University, Dept. of Entomology at Taiwan. After I finished my master degree, I worked at CDC for one year and Biomedical center for another year as a Assistant Researcher. I come to TAMU to keep on doing research about Molecular Entomology. I think this will be an unforgettable experience in my life.
Tracy Lostak
I’m from Spring, TX and I graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Sam Houston State University.
Tara McGuigan
I was born and raised in Sugar Land, TX and attended Texas A&M for my undergraduate degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. I graduated in 2006 and taught high school Biology and Environmental Science for one year. I am now beginning a Master’s degree in Urban Entomology. I enjoy being outside, running, belly dancing, drawing, making jewelry and airsofting.
Wildlife Management and Conservation ’02. Southwest Missouri
State University. M.S. Entomology ’04 University of Arkansas.
Attaining Ph.D. at TAMU in Urban and Structural Insect Management. 
I was born in Eagle Pass, TX. I lived in Quemado, a nearby small rural town my entire life until starting my college career here in College Station. Through growing up in that setting, agriculture has been and is a huge part of my life of which I feel very passionate about. I am currently a sophomore in the entomology department. I am very interested and excited about the biological control aspect of this field.
Jennifer PechalGraduated with a BS in biology from Sam Houston State University. Currently working on research under Dr. Gold and Dr. Tomberlin with an emphasis in forensic entomology.
I graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a BS in biology. Working under the direction of Dr. Spencer Behmer and Dr. Tanya Pankiw, I am developing a research project to determine the geometric feeding habits of honey bees. For my Masters I will research both the individual and colony feeding habits of honey bees and apply the findings to the geometric theory of nutrition.
I earned both a bachelors and masters degree in the Department of Biological Sciences at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. My master’s thesis focused on stream bioassessment potential and physiological tolerance ranges of mayflies of southeast Texas. During my master’s degree, I also became particularly interested in red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta Buren) and the potential for biological control of this invasive species. So my wife Jennifer, daughter Lauren and I moved to College Station where I am currently pursuing a PhD. with Dr. Marvin Harris and Dr. Charles Barr. My current research focuses on the biology and ecology of introduced Pseudacteon spp. phorid flies (Diptera: Phoridae) as well as foraging pattern shifts of fire ants that are challenged by these parasitoids. Phorids are being released throughout the southern United States in hopes that they will provide a measure of bio-suppression of fire ant population densities.
I have a B.F.A. in Acting from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. I returned to school to study Environmental Biology at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, and studies in Kenya for a semester. Instead of elephants, I fell in love with bugs, and have found a way to combine my two areas of study, theater and entomology. For the past two years I have been teaching bug workshops for K-12 classes, and produced and directed 2 insect videos in conjunction with the University of California’s Reserve System. In February 2005, I launched a production company and created a video on the "Bugs of Belize," currently being shown at the Musuem of Belize. At Texas A&M, I am working with Dr. Robert Wharton, and hope to return to Kenya for my thesis on arachnids. 
Jared Ripple Howdy! I’m Jared Ripple and I grew up on a cotton farm in west Texas. I did an undergraduate research project with Dr. Behmer working with nutrient regulation in Schistocerca Americana. I graduated May 2007 with a double major in Entomology and Agronomy. I am currently working on my masters degree in Entomology under the supervision of Dr. Eubanks. I am working with plant mediated interactions between different herbivores on the cotton plants.
As a Masters student, I worked extensively in constructed treatment wetlands in southern California investigating the population dynamics of mosquitos and the associated aquatic community in relationto
nitrogen enrichment, vegetation management and wetland substrate modification. The main focus of this research was to develop and evaluate methods to reduce mosquito production from these habitats
that could be implemented at the design phase of wetland installation, thus avoiding the large costs associated with large scale wetlands renovation later. As a new PhD student, my research interests include the ability of mosquitoes to learn to recognize odors not normally associated
with hosts or natural food sources. This has potential implications for trapping methodologies and future control strategies. I am also interested in the use of dipterans in forensic investigations.
I did my undergrad at TAMU before working for Ecolab Pest Elimination in Houston, I am working under Dr. Gold and getting my masters. I am doing my research on baits used to control fire ants. 
Class of 04, Double Major: Biomedical Science and Entomology. Graduated in Aug
05. Plan to Study Forensic, Medical Entomology. From Kennedale, TX. Worked at
a veterinary clinic for 5 years. Have 2 cats and 2 snakes. Enjoy scuba diving, snowboarding, hiking and camping.