Officers

Former Entomology Society at USF Officers (2022-23)

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Name:  Daniella Casanova
Officer Position:  President
Major:  Environmental Science & Policy
Favorite Bug: Paper Wasps
About: I plan to become a field scientist and monitor natural resources. I also enjoy watching crime documentaries and visiting the botanical gardens for down time.

Name: Taylor Rand
Officer Position: Vice-President
Major:  Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Favorite Bug:  Earwigs
About: I plan to pursue graduate studies in paleoentomology (ancient bugs!) -- learn more about the insect fossil record and how it can help us understand modern insects! I also enjoy drawing, playing tennis, and I love reading fantasy series like Game of Thrones.

Name: Dayana Gutierrez-Sotelo
Officer Position:  Treasurer
Major: Cell & Molecular Biology
Favorite Bug: Silk Moths
About: I plan to become a Pediatric Physician Assistant! One of my many goals is to do my part in conserving the environment. I have a passion for hiking and exploring wilderness. I also like playing instruments.

Name: Shane Brown
Officer Position:  Communication Coordinator
Major:  Biomedical Sciences
Favorite Bug:  Luna Moths
About: After I graduate, I plan to enroll in pharmacy school! From there, I want to dive deeper into the world of pharmacology research. I love to watch and play tennis! I also recently picked up photography, and it's been interesting to learn how to capture the perfect picture.

Name: Marc J. Lajeunesse
Faculty: Advisor
Research Interests: Meta-Analysis, Research Synthesis, Parasites/Herbivory, Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology
Favorite Bug: Damselflies!
About: My overarching goal is to understand natural diversity of parasites and sustainable ecology.