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.