Discover Insect Biology Day

9:00 AM

ARRIVAL, REFRESHMENTS AND GIFTS - WHISTLER HALL, ROOM 116
Coffee / juice / pastries

9:15 AM

WELCOME AND SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
Dr. Catherine Hill, Professor and Department Head

9:30 AM

GRAND CHALLENGES PRESENTATION
Dr. Matt Ginzel

10:00 AM

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Kara Hartman, International Programs in Agriculture. Parents are welcome to stay for Q/A with Dr. Hill, or dismiss and return with the group at 3:00 pm in Smith 131

10:30 AM

STUDENTS DEPART WHISTLER HALL
Off-campus bee laboratory and Forensic Entomology tours/demonstrations
(Dr. Hans, Dr. Harpur and Mr. Given)

12:30 PM

LUNCH AND LEARN - DANIEL TURF CENTER
Phurchhoki Sherpa - Research Assistant, Vector-borne Diseases Program
Student Panel for Q&A - current Insect Bio majors

2:00 PM

DEPARTMENTAL TOURS - SMITH HALL
Boiler Bug Barn, Smith Lab, Holland Lab

3:00 PM

DEPARTMENT SOCIAL - SMITH HALL, ROOM 131
Department faculty, staff and students, DIB Day attendees and parents welcomed
Allison Beach, Thomas Say Social Media Chair
Cate Hill, Department Head - Closing Remarks