Jody earned a M.S. and Ph.D. from the Entomology Department at Purdue University. She is a Board Certified Entomologist through the professional association, the Entomological Society of America (ESA), with a specialty in Urban and Industrial Entomology. Aside from applied research and academics, she has practical pest management experience having worked as a pesticide applicator, termite inspector, and pest consultant.
icon-academic-capEducation
- Ph D, Purdue University, 2008
- MS, Purdue University, 2004
- Other, Sir Sandford Fleming College, 2001
- BS, University of Guelph, 1998
icon-chat-userCourses
- ENTO 395C, Experiential Learning for Career Development in Insect Science Extension Experience, Summer 2022
icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions
- Reducing Pesticide Use In Sensitive Environments
- Insect and Mite Pests in the Kitchen and Pantry, Insect and Mite Pests in the Kitchen and Pantry, March 2020
- Bees and Wasps around the Home and Landscape, Bees and Wasps around the Home and Landscape, December 2017
- Identification of Structure-Invading Ants in Nebraska, Identification of Structure-Invading Ants in Nebraska, August 2017
icon-business-chartResearch & Grants
- Citzen science engagement in VB research, Ne Dept Health & Human Serv
- Ne Extension Implementation Program, Dept of Agriculture-NIFA, September 2017
icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors
- Excellence in Extension, Nebraska Extension, 2022
- Excellence in Extension (Team Award), Nebraska Extension, 2020
- 2018 Omtvedt Innovation Award for Team, IANR, 2018
