1912-2012 Newsletter Spring 2013 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Entomology The Great and Powerful OZ In October 2012, Dr. John Osmun passed away at age 94. What s Inside From the Head Bug: John Osmun 1918-2012 Department News Development Update Outreach Update Entomology Students Alumni News Calendar 100 Some people are born with a driving passion that helps them change the world and influence generations. Dr. John V. Osmun was such a person. His passion? Bugs. When I visited West Lafayette in 1971 to interview for my faculty position, John came to meet me at the airport, says Entomology Professor Tom Turpin. We hopped into his little burnt orange sports car, and he quoted Robert Frost, announcing, It s a bluebutterfly day here in spring! His energy and enthusiasm were contagious not just that day but every day. He was absolutely passionate about entomology, and he instilled that passion into every student and colleague who was fortunate enough to work with him. THE EARLY YEARS. For 39 years a member of the faculty and for more than 60 years a professional of the pest management industry, Osmun Oz as he was known to many of his colleagues and students played an unparalleled role as educator, researcher and regulator. He served as a chief entomologist for the U.S. Army and as a research entomologist with Merck & Co. before meeting s J.J. Davis in 1947. Davis asked Osmun to join the faculty and develop a program in urban entomology. Several months later, in 1948, Osmun did precisely that. As assistant professor of entomology, he made history by developing and teaching the first four-year curriculum in urban and industrial entomology. His goal was to further the work that had been done by Davis to establish urban entomology as a highly respected, professional field. John was a leading light in establishing national and international recognition of entomology as a profession, says Contech Enterprises Chief Scientific Officer John Borden. Although he was always soft-spoken and unassuming, John was a true leader, whose dedication to professionalism lives on in legions of Board Certified Entomologists. In 1950, Osmun made history again, by forming Pi Chi Omega with six of his students Bill Brehm, George Gilmore, Frank Harder, Harlan Shuyler, Clifford Weiss and Clayton Wright, each of whom went on to earn his own place in pest management history. The professional fraternity now boasts 450 members from eight countries and supports education and camaraderie throughout the pest management industry. THE GROWTH YEARS. Upon Davis retirement in 1956, Osmun was appointed head of s Entomology department, a position he held until 1972. During these 16 years, he led the department to phenomenal growth in terms of both size and reputation. Laboratory and field research became interactive, classes broadened in scope and diversity, and extension efforts, including the correspondence course that has become one of s signature programs, grew. He took leave from the university in 1972 to work on termites in Australia for a year while on sabbatical, then moved to Washington, D.C., in 1973 to work with the Cooperative States Research Service and as the first director of the Operations Division of the EPA, where he helped set the earliest performance standards. Osmun returned to in 1975 as a professor of Entomology and coordinator of s pesticide programs. He retired in 1987 as professor emeritus. Though long retired as a professor emeritus by the time I was a doctoral grad student at in the 1990s, Oz became for me a great mentor, friend, fellow entomologist and urban pest management colleague, says Kathy Heinsohn, technical and training entomologist at American Pest, Fulton, Mary(Continued on page 2)
Steve Yaninek From the Head Bug John Osmun 1918-2012 We in the Department of Entomology celebrated our centennial the week John passed away remember that he was associated with the department and for nearly two thirds of a century. He was the last living faculty member with direct connections to the 1940s and 1950s. I would like to think John knew there would be alumni coming to town for the centennial celebration that week, and gave those who dropped by a chance to say goodbye before he passed away. John was destined to be an entomologist. His first memory of insects was reaching out from his perambulator for a caterpillar from his older brother. He became a passionate insect collector, and at the age of 13 learned an important lesson about the dangers of pesticides. While hiking in the Massachusetts woods, his buddies found him passed out on the trail. John didn t realize that the killing jar charged with potassium cyanide in his pocket had cracked when he slipped and fell earlier that day. He was taken to a local doctor who found nothing to treat and released him. John continued to have persistent headaches until days later when another doctor figured out what happened, and eventually treated the acid burns on his leg scars John carried proudly his entire life. His professional life has been well chronicled. He studied entomology as an undergraduate and as an MS student in Massachusetts, and served as an entomologist in the army during WWII. He then joined Merck to develop insecticides and was lured to in 1948 to create a new program on urban pest management. While on the faculty at, John completed his PhD from the University of Illinois, and became our department head, overseeing the major expansion in faculty during the 1950s and 60s that still defines us today. He took a leave of absence to join the USDA Cooperative State Research Service in 1973, then he worked for the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs until 1975 to establish the national pesticide applicator s training program before returning to where he finished his career in 1987. John will be remembered for many things, particularly his ties to the pest management industry, and his dedication to our students. Soon after he started at, a couple of his students, William Brehm and George Gilmore started B&G Equipment Company in 1949. Today B&G is a successful multi-million dollar operation that distributes novel spray technology worldwide thanks to innovation, design, and quality of construction attributes William and George learned from John while at. The early graduates in urban pest management started a fraternity for pest control professionals called Pi Chi Omega in 1950 under the guidance and mentorship of John. Today the fraternity is comprised of nearly 450 members from 38 states and 4 foreign countries and includes some of the most distinguished, dedicated, and talented professionals in the industry something John was especially proud of. John s fondness for alumni spawned the establishment of the department annual alumni recognition award known as the John V. Osmun Professional Achievement Award in Entomology. Started in 1987, it honors his long career, professionalism, and the great respect he had for entomology alumni. We honored Rob Wiedenmann as the 22nd recipient of this award the week John passed away. His distinguished career also led alumni and friends to establish the J.V. Osmun endowed professorship in the Department of Entomology. John was a friend with lots of stories, an incredible knowledge and memory about and the department, and a sincere interest in the future of entomology. He was an icon in our discipline and a unique figure in the history of our department. John will be missed, but never forgotten. ~Steve Yaninek~ land. He got to know us students because, even into his late 80s, he still came into the office every day. HONORING AN ICON. Upon his retirement, an award fund, The John V. Osmun Alumni Professional Achievement Award in Entomology, was established in honor of Osmun s numerous and enduring contributions to and the industry. Recognizing and promoting high achievement and professionalism in entomology and related fields, it is bestowed upon a degree-holding alumnus of the Department of Entomology. The 2012 award went to Rob Wiedenmann, professor and head of the Department of Entomology at the University of Arkansas, a world renowned expert on invasive species and biological control, and the current president-elect of the Entomological Society of America. More recently, Osmun s legacy was celebrated through the establishment of the John V. Osmun Endowed Professorship. Pest control companies, distributors and others involved in the pest management industry contributed $1 million in funding. Once the endowment reaches its target goal of $1.5 million, it becomes an endowed chair, which will be used to recruit and retain a professor who will be charged with conducting timely research that is immediately applicable to the pest management industry. Like many of Osmun s efforts, it will facilitate the advancement of the pest management industry. On Oct. 13, 2012, during Entomology s centennial celebration, Osmun, one of the most universally respected educators in the pest management industry, passed away at the age of 94. Once again, he was honored with a special tribute: the Dr. John Osmun Memorial Scholarship, established by Pi Chi Omega to recognize each year s strongest scholarship applicant. Gary Bennett, coordinator of the Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management, worked closely with Osmun for many years. Anyone who knew John, whether related to or not, would call him a mentor and friend, Bennett said. He knew all of our students and pest management people all over the world, and if he knew you, he helped you. He was a good guy. We will miss him. Reprinted with permission of PCT magazine 2013. 2
Department News New Staff Trevor Stamper joined the department in December 2012 as the Director of the Forensic Sciences Program. He earned his PhD in Biology at the University of Cincinnati and his interests include improving accuracy in post-mortem interval estimations Trevor Stamper for vertebrate carrion. Before coming to, he was Assistant Professor of Forensic Science at the University of Findlay. Trevor and his wife, Christina, have two daughters, Caitlin (14) and Stephanie (4). Trevor is originally from Great Falls, Montana and enjoys carpentry and woodworking. Ameya Gondhalekar started his new career in January 2013 as Research Assistant Professor and Manager of the Urban Center Sponsored Research Program. He came to the department in 2011 as a Post Doctoral Research Associate, working with Mike Scharf (BS 91, MS 93, PhD 97). Ameya s goal in his new position is to develop a research program that Ameya Gondhalekar focuses on basic biology and management of indoor urban pests like cockroaches and bed bugs. Ameya earned his MS degree in Entomology from MPKV Agricultural University in Pune, India, and a PhD at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Ameya and his wife, Mithila Shukla, who works in the Research Park, welcomed a new baby boy, Aadi, to their family in March. Clare Scott began in January 2013 as a new Post Doctoral Research Associate working with Jennifer Zaspel on the systematics of the lichen moth tribe Lithosiini (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). She is originally from Clemson, South Carolina, received BS degrees in Genetics and Entomology at the University of Georgia, and a PhD from the University of Florida in Dr. Marc Branham s insect systematics lab. In her free time, Clare likes to train for distance sports like triathlons and half/full marathons. Her sister, Chloë, studies plant science and her parents both work in the biological sciences. Cara Warkentien, originally from Downers Grove, Illinois, came to the department in September 2012 as a clerical assistant with a split assignment between the business office and student services. She is also employed at The Tippecanoe County Public Library in Lafayette and previously worked at the Urbana Free Library in Urbana, Illinois. Departing Staff Jason Meyer (MS 02) moved to Chesterfield, Missouri in January to start a new career with Monsanto. Jason worked in Cate Hill s lab since 2007, first as a Post Doctoral Research Associate and then as a Lab Research Associate. Amit Sethi accepted a position starting in January 2013 as Research Scientist with DuPont Pioneer in Johnston, Iowa. After receiving a PhD at the University of Florida, Amit came to to work with Mike Scharf as a Post Doctoral Research Associate. Christie Williams transferred to the Department of Agronomy in January for a better alignment of her research interests. Christie is an Associate Professor with the USDA and has been associated with the Department of Entomology since 1995. Cheryl Bluett accepted a position as Business Manager in the Mechanical Engineering Department effective January 2013. Cheryl has been with the department for almost 9 of her 10 years at. She came to Entomology in 2004 as Assistant Business Manager and in 2007, was promoted to Business Manager. Births and Marriages Jason Meyer (MS 02) and his wife, Jenn, welcomed Dawson Orion to the family on October 8, 2012. Big sister, Vivian, loves her new baby brother. Jason, now with Monsanto, was a Lab Research Associate working with Cate Hill. Entomology Distinguished Ag Alumni Award 2013 Dr. Rick Brandenburg Dr. Rick Brandenburg (BS 77), William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor at North Carolina State University, is one of nine Distinguished Ag Alumni selected for 2013. Dr. Brandenburg gave a department seminar titled, What s Behind the Shift in the Turf Insect Pest Complex?: Urban Lessons from Field Crops IPM. A reception and award convocation were held at the Memorial Union where Dr. Brandenburg was honored and recognized as a 2013 Distinguished Ag Alumni. PUCESA Career Award Linda Mason (Photo courtesy of Tom Campbell, Ag Comm) Linda Mason received the Senior Career Award for Extension at the University Cooperative Extension Service Association Conference in November. She was recognized for over 20 years of leadership, excellence in delivering public education programs, and research. 3
4 Entomology Outstanding Service Award 2012 John Obermeyer Congratulations to John Obermeyer, the 2012 recipient of the Entomology Department Outstanding Service Award. John received his award and was honored at the award ceremony on December 17, 2012. John is an IPM Specialist in the area of Field Crops, advising producers and agribusiness employees on IPM practices. He is also a coauthor of the weekly Pest & Crop on-line newsletter. Colleagues Rick Foster, Tammy Luck and Christian Krupke offered numerous examples of John s many contributions to the department. Honorary Old Master Tom Turpin was named an honorary Old Master for 2012. The program activities were held in November 2012. The excerpt from the program booklet reads as follows: Tom Turpin Tom Turpin is a University professor of entomology and Cooperative Extension Service entomologist. Turpin created Bug Bowl in 1990 to demonstrate insect mobility to his students; the annual event now attracts more than 20,000 people as well as worldwide media attention. A popular speaker, he gives presentations on a variety of agriculture-related topics to audiences of all ages and has been featured in national magazines, on network television shows, and talk and call-in radio programs. A dedicated teacher, he has received numerous teaching honors, including s top undergraduate teaching award. Burkina Faso Gives Highest Honor for PICS Chevalier de l Ordre National du Burkina Faso: Larry Murdock (far right) and Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer were awarded the highest honor given by Burkina Faso for the Improved Cowpea Storage (PICS) project. More information is available on the project website: https://ag.purdue.edu/ipia/pics/pages/home.aspx Provost Service Awards (L-R) Eileen Luke, John Obermeyer, Amanda Pendleton, Tim Gibb University Administrative/Professional staff were honored for their years of service at the annual Provost Luncheon. Those recognized from Entomology were Eileen Luke (30 years), Tim Gibb (25 years), John Obermeyer (25 years), and Amanda Pendleton (10 years). Development Update Department donations continue to be an integral factor in our ability to support our students and facilitate their progress. Undergraduate Julie Snyder was given a Study Abroad scholarship to study biology in New Zealand. PhD candidate Gladys Andino was supported to attend a week-long bioinformatics workshop at Cold Springs Harbor, New York. Ten students went to the OVEA Annual Meeting in October, and sixteen traveled to Knoxville in November for the ESA annual meeting. Support for participation in these events is only possible with the donations that you make to the Department. Thank you, and we hope we can count on your continued support! The Honor Roll recognizes new gifts to the department July-December 2012 Monarch Club ($1000 up) Dr. Donald L. & Mrs. Nadyne J. Parman Mr. Juan & Mrs. M. Sue Torres Honey Bee Club ($500-$999) Mr. Steven & Mrs. Alison Mroczkiewicz B & G Equipment Company Dr. Robert & Mrs. Pamela Crozier Monsanto Company Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Drs. John & Jan Owens Dow AgroSciences, LLC Firefly Club ($101-$499) Dr. Ralph & Mrs. Jane Killough Dr. Robert & Mrs. Nancy Waltz Mr. Michael A. Weisburger Mr. Jeffrey R. Bloomquist Mr. Carl L. Hinderer Dr. Robert & Mrs. LuAnn Wiedenmann Dr. Michael & Mrs. Judith Culy Dr. Claudia K. Heinsohn The Dow Chemical Foundation Mr. John & Mrs. E. Grafton-Cardwell Dr. Peter & Mrs. Georgia Dunn Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Harriet Richman Dr. John & Mrs. Jean Burton
Firefly Club cont d Mr. Michael & Mrs. Helen Corbitt Mrs. Ann D. & Mr. David W. Fincannon Dr. Eric Lee-Chien-Hsin Pang Mayfly Club (up to $100) Dr. Ronnie & Mrs. Mary Bitner Mrs. Judy & Mr. Robert Dold Mr. Kenneth H. Kendall Mr. Gregory L. Davies Mr. Edward S. Saugstad Mr. David W. McCoy Mr. David & Mrs. Susan Hogg Mr. Bill A. Butt Dr. Tianqi Wang & Mrs. Yueping Xu Dr. Stella S. Wen Dr. Michael & Mrs. Katherine McManus Dr. Marlin & Mrs. Shey Bergman Dr. John J. McHugh Jr. Dr. Darryl P. & Mrs. Mary Sanders Dr. Clarence Arthur Callahan Mr. Larry & Mrs. Janet Bledsoe Dr. G. Allan Samuelson Mr. Mark & Mrs. Beth Ann Rose Mr. Joseph A. Isbell Dr. Jesusa C. Legaspi Thomas O. Powers & Kirsten H. Powers Mr. Richard & Mrs. Louella Shade Mr. Nathan Renie Mr. Mark & Mrs. Kathleen Shelton Mr. David O. Wietlisbach Mr. Aaron J. Williams Rowen, Madeline Spigler, Tom Turpin, Dan Martin, Emily Mroczkiewicz, Susan Schechter, Faith Weeks, Scott Williams, and Steve Yaninek partnered with Stacy Baugh, a biology and zoology teacher at Frankfort High School, to mentor her students as they designed an insect related science project. The culminating activity was a community science fair held at the high school followed by a presentation of Insecta Class Yearbook from Tom Turpin and the Science Theater Outreach Program (STOP). Entomology Students Center for Global Food Security Grant Madeline Spigler The Center for Global Food Security announced 23 research grants for student projects in 18 countries as part of the U.S. Borlaug Fellows in Global Food Security Program. Madeline Spigler was Entomology one of the grant recipients with her research project titled Evaluation of the productivity of Beauveria bassinana-inoculated common beans and the effect of endophytic B. bassiana on bean response to pests, also in Colombia. Madeline has been studying under Christian Krupke. ESA President s Award Lindsay Kolich: Congratulations to Lindsay Kolich, who won first prize in the President s Award category for her poster on developing ash varieties that increase resistance to emerald ash borer and improve the efficacy of biological control agents at the ESA meeting in Knoxville in November. Outreach Update STEAM! Innovation Fair. Dan Martin, Melissa Shepson and Tom Turpin participated in the first annual STEAM! Innovation Fair at Connor Prairie in Fishers, Indiana in September. The fair, with an estimated attendance of 1200 people, was a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math and featured some of the region s most creative innovators along with scientists, technologists, engineers, and artisans from Indiana s leading businesses and academic institutions. Entomology supplemented the music, food, and various other exhibits with live insects and collection boxes from the Oh My! collection. Frankfort High School Science Mentor Project. Joe Braasch (MS 12), Matt Ginzel, Gabriel Hughes (MS 11), Lindsay Kolich, Morgan Lucke, Ahmad Shah Mohammadi, Jon Neal, Donnie Peterson, Elizabeth 2012-2013 Student Scholarship Awards 2012-2013 Scholarship Award Recipients: 39 scholarships were awarded for $69,300 of scholarship funds at the 77th annual Pest Management Conference in January 2013. Front Row (L-R): Lauren Beebe, Alyssa Collins, Emily Mroczkiewicz, Huizhe (Roy) Zhou, Aaron Myers. Second Row: Susanna Sisk, Carmen Blubaugh, Jeff Trembacki, Scott Williams, Scottie Brittsan, Linda Mason. Third Row: Serena Gross, Hannah Quellhort, Carly Morris, Karen Michel, Sean Tormoehlen, Emily Justus, Mahsa Fardisi, David Cooper, Kyle Pluchar, Linda Mason. Back Row: Zachary Karl, Adam Salyer, Matt Keen, Danielle Craig, Adam Witte, Steven Smith, Elaina Grott, Stephanie Russell, Dan Martin. 5
Outstanding Entomology Graduate Students 2012 Joe Braasch (MS 12) Outstanding Masters Program Kapil Raje (PhD 12) Outstanding Doctoral Program Faith Weeks Outstanding Service by a Student Ecological Science & Engineering Poster Competition Ashley Kissick: Jeff Holland s graduate student, Ashley Kissick, won 3rd place in the Ecological Science and Engineering 2012 poster competition in the Graduate category. Her poster was entitled A Survey of Beetle Predators along a Landscape Gradient. 2012 OVEA Competition Entomology participated in the Ohio Valley Entomological Association s (OVEA) 25th Annual Forum for Student Competition in October. The event was held at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio. had 10 participants including an undergraduate Chelsea Wood, two MS students, Jessica Kelly and Nikki VanDerLaan (1st Place-MS Paper Presentation), and 7 PhD students, Mahsa Fardisi, Gabriel Hughes, Matt Paschen, Kapil Raje, Yanlin Tian, Faith Weeks, and Scott Williams. One of our alumni, Jennifer Gordon (BS 08) now at Kentucky, won third place in the PhD competition. Other alumni in attendance were OVEA president Jonathan Larson (BS 09), and Goshen assistant professor Andy Ammons (PhD 07). Kapil Raje I grew up in the city of Mumbai which is home to more than 20 million people. As a child, I was fascinated by nature. Science in general and biology in particular was one of my favorite subjects. My grandfather was instrumental for instilling in me the love for plants, animals and birds. I had decided in high school that I want to be a plant scientist but I had never imagined that I would become an entomologist one day. In fact, I don t remember having an interesting experience with insects as a child. However, I do recollect some not so pleasant experiences related to insects. Every year, the advent of monsoon would bring lots of blood-sucking mosquitoes inflicting painful bites and skin rashes. An occasional cockroach wandering into our house would make my aunt recoil in horror. Caterpillars hidden in fresh vegetables from the markets were the most repulsive creatures for my mother. Sometimes bumble bees and big flies wandered into our house only to be vehemently driven away by my father. In fact, I don t remember anyone in our family having much fascination for insects. However, my parents were always supportive of the fact that I wanted to make a career in plant science. After finishing high school, I left Mumbai to pursue BS in Horticulture from Konkan Agricultural University (KAU), Dapoli. During my BS, I attended the introductory entomology course by Dr. K. V. Naik and I came to know how fascinating insects are as well as the crucial role they play in nature. KAU was an idyllic place that abounded in an astounding array of From India to Indiana! biodiversity. This place is situated near the Western Ghats which is one of the major biodiversity hotspots on our planet. The beauty and diversity of insects such as jewel beetles, longhorned beetles, rhinoceros beetles, butterflies, luna moths, silk moths, praying mantises, stick insects and dragonflies left me mesmerized. By this time, I had made up my mind of becoming an entomologist. After my BS, I appeared for the All India Entrance exam for Entomology and Nematology conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and secured admission for MS at Panjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University at Nagpur campus. During my MS, under the stewardship of Dr. R. W. Gawande, I studied the efficacy of biopesticides alone and along with chemicals against the gall fly Dasyneura lini Barnes which is a major pest of flaxseed. While in Nagpur, I came in contact with Dr. P. S. Burange who was then pursuing his PhD at North Dakota State University. He inspired me to pursue further studies in the United States. After finishing my MS, I appeared for the GRE and TOEFL exams to apply for the US Universities. In Fall 2007, I came to University to pursue my PhD under the stewardship of Dr. Jeff Holland and Dr. Virginia Ferris. I had always wanted to learn molecular techniques and ecology was a subject very close to my heart. I consider myself very fortunate to have had such an interesting project that incorporated both these components. My research project involved predicting invasive longhorned beetles using molecular tools. Using partial sequences of 12S rrna and COI genes as molecular markers, I inferred the phylogeny or the evolutionary history of the longhorned beetles. The presence of phylogenetic signal in invasion-promoting traits was helpful in identifying potential invasive longhorned beetles. While pursuing my PhD, I also got many opportunities to teach and was able to volunteer for many service activities. Being a student in Entomology was a very unique experience in itself. And I thank Dr. Ferris and Dr. Holland for providing me with this wonderful opportunity. ~Kapil Raje~ 6
Alumni News Pi Chi Omega Creates Dr. John Osmun Memorial Scholarship John V. Osmun The Pi Chi Omega board created the Dr. John Osmun Memorial Scholarship at the PestWorld Convention in Boston. This new scholarship will be the top scholarship offered to the best student applicant each year. Pi Chi Omega is pleased to honor Dr. Osmun in this manner, recognizing his vast contributions to the industry, Pi Chi Omega, and Entomology. Robert Michael Brattain (BS 73) retired in 2009 after a 38 year career as Safety and Environmental Manager for Tate & Lyle s Lafayette, Indiana Sagamore Robert Michael Brattain Operation. A career highlight was setting a new Corn Wet-Milling Industry safety record of 2.8 million employee hours worked without lost-time incident. I became interested in insects while participating in a 4-H project during junior high school. I have maintained this interest throughout my adult life and have since studied and collected beetles throughout North America and Canada. I am currently conducting research at the Shades and Indiana Dunes State Parks identifying and documenting the beetle diversity within these two unique areas. Mike and his wife of 44 years, Joyce, have two children and two grandchildren. David W. Fincannon (BS 82) recently wrote to let us know he has been creating some Moments in Entomology videos and placing them on his YouTube channel. To view these videos (there are 22 of them!) you can access them through this link: http://www.youtube.com/bravofincannon Marlin Bergman (PhD 83) completed 25 years at DuPont-Pioneer as Senior Research Manager in Maize Product Development. Memories: Life in the grad student bullpen in Entomology Hall was a interesting experience! Unfortunately, I wish I could forget when I left the water running in a sink but clogged the drain in Turpin s lab on Marlin Bergman the 2nd floor that ended up with water on the first floor in more than one office/lab! People I remember? Too numerous to name it was good! Personal Life: Still married to my best friend (Sheree). One son (Ryan) in Ames, Iowa and one (Adam) in Houston, Texas. Still bass fish all that I can and am looking forward to even more - if/when retirement comes along! Ian Smith (BS 07) During his years, Ian had a vision and the determination to create a foundation which would encourage inner-city students and help them focus on completing their education. Now, the Ian Ian Smith Smith Foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana is doing exactly that. Founded in 2005, volunteer mentors are paired with at-risk youth to provide the impetus and encouragement they need to succeed. Mentors are recruited from the community, and students from nearby IU- PUI are often the first to volunteer. With a Entomology small but dedicated staff, Ian currently does the bulk of the outreach activities. In addition, each summer a Teen Summit is held to help motivate students facing another school year after several weeks of summer vacation. The half-day event includes speakers, entertainment, food, community resources, and attendees (about 250) receive school supplies to get them in the mood for the coming academic session. Ian is deservedly proud of his Foundation, and of being a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship finalist last year. Unable to take advantage of the fellowship at that time, he plans to re-apply, for the opportunity to acquire additional education and to qualify to teach basic STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and math. Emily Kraus (BS 07) went on to complete an MS in Entomology at Kansas State University. Her favorite work was in the Michel laboratory where she was able to work on experiments involving Plasmodium bergei. They infected mice and then allowed mosquitoes to feed on them. After dissections Emily used a confocal microscope to capture images of the parasite in the mosquito midgut and salivary glands. Emily Kraus August 2010-2012 has been amazing! I joined the Peace Corps and have been in Senegal, West Africa. My primary work involves teaching sustainable agriculture techniques to people in my village of 1300, as well as nearby villages. I also collaborate with volunteers in other sectors. I have done work in bed net distribution, nutrition talks, and baby weighing. Emily will finish her service in September and hopes to return to graduate school in the fall of 2013 in the public health field. 7
Calendar March 5 March 4 - April 21, 2013 (Exhibit open to the public) On Six Legs: 100 Years of Insect Art & Science Ringel Gallery, Stewart Center Campus, West Lafayette, IN April 13 Centennial Bug Bowl BBQ Campus, West Lafayette, IN 13 The Insect Play Eliza Fowler Hall, Stewart Center Campus, West Lafayette, IN 13-14 Bug Bowl Campus, West Lafayette, IN From the editor With each issue of Entomology we keep you up to date on what s happening in the Department of Entomology and with Alumni. Won t you please take a moment to help keep us up to date with you? Paula Layden Editor, Entomology Department of Entomology University 901 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2089 plloydpurdue.edu Phone: 765-496-1119 Fax: 765-494-0535 Please include your name, address, degree, major and year of graduation. Digital photos (.jpg or.tif) are preferred. Photos received by mail will be returned upon request. To update your contact information online, go to: <www.purdueinsects.org> It is the policy of the University School of Agriculture that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to the programs and facilities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. University is an equal opportunity/equal access Affirmative Action employer. 8
Centennial Events Spring 2013 Entomology Centennial Events Spring 2013 JAN 10 - MAY 2 Centennial Lecture Series MAR 4 - APR 21 On Six Legs: 100 Years of Insect Art & Science MAR 21 Special Reception for On Six Legs Art Exhibit MAR 25 Centennial Memorabilia Order Deadline APR 9 & APR 10 Previews of The Insect Play - Pao Hall, Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre APR 13 Bug Bowl Centennial BBQ Dinner * APR 13 The Insect Play - Eliza Fowler Hall, Stewart Center ** APR 13, 14 A Bug Bowl Centennial Celebration * Bug Bowl Centennial BBQ April 13, at 5:00pm, Whistler Hall, Campus, West Lafayette, IN There is no charge for this event but reservations are required by Monday, April 8, 2013 RSVP: Beth York, bbyorkpurdue.edu, 765-494-4554 ** The Insect Play April 13, 7:30pm, Eliza Fowler Hall, Stewart Center (Previews - April 9 & April 10, 7:30pm, Pao Hall, Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre) The play will be performed by a Theatre troupe. It is a 1922 play by the Czech writers Karel and Josef Capek that uses insect characters to address societal foibles in the context of post World War I. Inspired by French Entomologist John Henri Fabre, the Capeks insect characters seek love, worry about material possessions, and go to war. Admission is free but you must have a ticket to attend Information: Centennial Website or contact Beth York, bbyorkpurdue.edu, 765-494-4554 Centennial Spring Lecture Series Featuring members of the department, nationally acclaimed scientists, distinguished alumni, and some special stakeholder partners. These presentations are scheduled through May 2, 2013. The complete schedule with details and videos of past seminars may be viewed on the Entomology Department Home Webpage or the Centennial Website On Six Legs: Celebrating 100 Years of Insect Art and Science March 4 through April 21 - Ringel Gallery, Stewart Center The exhibit will showcase art by a number of gifted artists that have been associated with the department over the years. Contributions include scientific illustrations by Arwin Provonsha, Bug Bowl artwork from students PK-12, cartoon art and period posters chosen from the department s private collection, as well as insect photography submitted by alums. Gallery Hours and More Information Special Centennial Reception March 21, 2:30-3:30pm - Ringel Gallery, Stewart Center Ringel Gallery is hosting a special reception to view the On Six Legs art exhibit and to welcome attendees of the Spring Seminar Series. Light refreshements will be served. The seminar, presented by May Berenbaum, will follow at 3:45pm in Pfendler Hall. Centennial Memorabilia March 25 - Deadline for Orders Polo shirts, long-sleeved Ts, and etched glass tumbler sets. Order Form in this publication or the Centennial Website
ENTOMOLOGY CENTENNIAL LECTURE SERIES SPRING 2013 * JANUARY 10 Milan Busching (MS 75) Cincinnati Zoo (retired) The use of live insects in educational displays - or - This place is a zoo! 17 Claudia Reigal New Orleans Mosquito and Termite Control Board Deans Auditorium Pfendler Hall Vector pest management 24 Grzegorz Buczkowzski University Ant biology and pest management 31 Mike Scharf University My experiences with Entomology in the pre- and post-genomic eras FEBRUARY 7 Rick Foster University International Entomology: changing the world, one bug at a time 14 Tom Myers (BS 73) All-Rite Pest Control, Lexington, KY Deans Auditorium Pfendler Hall The entomological wildlife photographer, gearing up and getting down 21 Christie Williams University Resisting attack by a cereal killer 28 Richard Schoenbohm (MS 76) Schoenbohm Law, S.C. The Great Divide: the rift between scientists and legislators MARCH 7 Greg Hunt University Genetic and epigenetic studies of honey bee behavior 21** May Berenbaum University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Deans Auditorium - Pfendler Hall My life on the bee-list 28 Wayne Townsend Board of Trustees Member (Retired) Deans Auditorium - Pfendler Hall The GI Bill perhaps s greatest era APRIL 4 James Hagler USDA-Maricop, AZ Leaving a mark: protein tags to study insect dispersal and feeding activity 11 Austin Frishman (PhD 68) AMF Pest Management, Boca Raton, FL Deans Auditorium - Pfendler Hall The development, evolution and emergence of urban entomology in the United States: the past present, and future including challenges for entomology departments, their faculty, and students 25 Peter Dunn University Insect Immunity: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow MAY 2 Michelle Smith Dow Agrosciences Development of baiting as a method of subterranean termite control a retrospective * Unless otherwise noted, seminars are held on Thursdays at 3:45 PM in Whistler Hall, Room 116. Refreshments at 3:15 PM ** Special reception prior to seminar: 2:30-3:30pm, Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center, On Six Legs: Celebrating 100 Years of Insect Art & Science (Light refreshments will be served)
ENTOMOLOGY CENTENNIAL MEMORABILIA ORDER FORM POLO - $35 each With embroidered Centennial Logo Men s S M L XL 2XL Ladies S M L XL 2XL # of Shirts x $35 = $ Keeping Things Rolling T-SHIRT - $ 12 each Men s S M L XL 2XL Ladies S M L XL 2XL Note: Ladies sizes run small on the T-shirt # of Shirts x $12 = $ ETCHED GLASS TUMBLERS - $40 set of 4 w/ Entomology Centennial Logo # of Sets x $40 = $ Polo Shirt Total T-Shirt Total Tumbler Set Total ORDER TOTAL $ $ $ $ Name E-mail Address Phone Make checks payable to: PRF-Entomology Mail to: Beth York, Dept of Entomology, 901 W. State St, West Lafayette, IN 47907 Questions: Beth York bbyorkpurdue.edu 765-494-4554 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The pick-up site is Smith Hall, West Lafayette Order Deadline Pick-up Date Event MAR 25, 2013 APR 12-13, 2013 Bug Bowl Centennial Celebration