Assistant Professor in Chemical Ecology and Behavior of Insects, Department of Entomology, UC Riverside
Joined July 2018
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I am ecstatic to share that I will be joining the Department of Entomology at the University of California, Riverside as an Assistant Professor in Chemical Ecology and Behavior of Insects in Jan. 2026! Looking forward to this next chapter and thankful for support along the way!
Support the Entomology Opportunity Scholarship during this year’s UCR Day of Giving! Provides research opportunities for undergraduates that experience social, cultural or financial barriers that may otherwise prevent participation. Thanks for your help! givecampus.com/schools/Unive…
Excited to share our latest publication on volatile-mediated interactions between plants and insect herbivores, pollinators, and natural enemies!! Here, we review the literature on volatile multifunctionality and propose new ideas! doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaf108
Giving a seminar later this week at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire!! @UWEauClaire Looking forward to connecting with students and sharing my research!!
Last week, I was invited to share my postdoctoral research at the @UMDEntomology Department Retreat. We are finding that neighboring tree diversity impacts leaf phenotypic expression and induces trade-offs against different consumers. More coming soon!!
I had a great time sharing recent work at the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD!! Always nice to meet new folks and reconnect with others!! @karinburghardt @plantinsectppl
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Congratulations to this hard-working team of Aggie Research Scholars! Rachel, Jack, Jayda, and Gage. We were so fortunate to have you as a part of our lab and are proud of you for your accomplishments. Looking forward to seeing what you will achieve next after graduation.
Check out our recent publication on plant defense strategies!! We found that plants favor tolerance against belowground root-feeders compared to aboveground insect herbivores and much more!! @HelmsLab @JackWasTweeting doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2025.…
📢 If you study insect behavior and plant volatiles, contribute to our special collection in Environmental Entomology, "Plant Volatiles in Insect Pest Management and Sustainable Agriculture" ! Manuscripts due Aug 15; DM/email for details & please share! @ECP_Entsoc @EntsocAmerica
Good news! My article received enough views to be a Top Viewed Article. Read it here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #TopViewedArticle @wileyinresearch @PlantCellEnvir
I really enjoyed sharing my research with folks at UMD during the Department of Entomology weekly seminar series! Great to be back in Maryland and diving into a new study system! 🐛🌳
.@EntoThompson is Bug-ack @UofMaryland sharing findings from her doctoral research - how cucurbit plants handle herbivory. A postdoc now, she is excited to continue investigations into insect communities, branching out into a new study system - trees!🐛🌳go.umd.edu/1xvf
I graduated!! Endless gratitude to my PhD advisor, Dr. Anjel Helms @HelmsLab, who is an amazing scientist/mentor/friend/colleague. Very thankful for a great experience at @tamuentomology. In January, I will start a postdoc with @karinburghardt @plantinsectppl at @UMDEntomology!
I had a great time at ESA this year in Phoenix, AZ! It was a wonderful opportunity to share my research, connect with colleagues and friends, and host an exciting symposium on plant volatiles and insect behavior!
Be sure to stop by our ESA symposium TODAY from 8:00am-11:00am, Room 122 A!! We have an excellent lineup of speakers!! @OliviaBernauer @EstherNgumbi @kelseytobin_ @PhytoAriel @XavierMartini @hsharoncarter
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Attending #EntSoc24? Interested in chemical ecology, plant volatiles, or insect behavior? Passionate about leveraging these research areas for sustainable agroecosystems? Then see our symposium! @OliviaBernauer @EstherNgumbi @kelseytobin_ @PhytoAriel @XavierMartini @hsharoncarter
Attending #EntSoc24? Interested in chemical ecology, plant volatiles, or insect behavior? Passionate about leveraging these research areas for sustainable agroecosystems? Then see our symposium! @OliviaBernauer @EstherNgumbi @kelseytobin_ @PhytoAriel @XavierMartini @hsharoncarter
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We are thrilled to announce the promotions of Dr. Adrienne Brundage, Dr. Anjel Helms, & Detective Scott Kovar! These faculty member's dedication & commitment to excellence have been instrumental in advancing our department’s achievements in both research & academics!
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ALT A graphic with a photo of Dr. Adrienne Brundage and her promotions: Instructional Associate Professor, Director of the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program, and Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Education.
ALT A graphic with a photo of Dr. Anjel Helms and her promotion as Associate Professor with Tenure.
ALT A graphic with a photo of Detective Scott Kovar and the promotion of Principal Lecturer.
Morgan Thompson (@entothompson.bsky.social) retweeted
Congratulations, @EntoThompson , on your successful dissertation defense this week! We are very proud of everything you have accomplished during your time at @tamuentomology It's also great to see you back in Texas, @marmolejoento
Excited to share recently published work from my dissertation comparing foliar and root herbivore-induced plant volatiles!! Lots of intriguing patterns emerged, such as stronger volatile induction aboveground than belowground...Check it out!! @HelmsLab doi.org/10.1111/plb.13709
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Mutualisms evolve in correlation across the #PlantTreeOfLife
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👆 A #Commentary by @MirandaSinnArm on this article by Yamawo & Ohno
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