Clubs

Plant Pathology Graduate Student Association members at the Fayetteville, AR Farmer's Market booth

Student experience outside of the classroom is a crucial component of student success. The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved while they are at the University of Arkansas. If you are interested in clubs outside of the department, see the list of Bumpers College student clubs and organizations..

Isely Baerg Entomology Club

Isely-Baerg Entomology Club is open to those who wish to stimulate interest in the field of entomology, perform outreach programs for the public and to promote and encourage professional exchange of ideas in the field of entomology. Outreach programs are gladly provided with two weeks prior notice to the club. For outreach inquiries, please email Iselybaergentomologyclub@gmai.com.  

  • Members of the Club are composed of graduate and undergraduate students, as well as people in postdoctoral positions that are interested in Entomology. Associate membership is available for University of Arkansas Staff and Faculty. Honorary membership may be extended upon recommendation and three-quarters vote of members present at a regular business meeting. Anyone is welcome to join!
  • For more information contact the club advisor, Dr. Austin Jones, at akj003@uark.edu .
  • Club Constitution
  • The Club co-hosts an Insect Festival held even years. Live insects are displayed, including aquatic insects along with insect fossils. Other aspects of interest are the role of insects in food and insect research at the University of Arkansas. Amazing mounted insects are also available for viewing.
  • Guest Speaker Seminars in Entomology/Ecology
  • President - Maggie Herrmann
  • Vice President - Olivia Burdine
  • Treasurer - Joshua Chavana
  • For outreach inquiries, please email, Iselybaergentomologyclub@gmail.com
  • Social Media Coordinator - Spencer Canada
    • Twitter: @ib_ento
    • Instagram: @arkentoclub
  • Club advisor, Dr. Austin Jones, can be reached at akj003@uark.edu.

 

Plant Pathology Graduate Student Association

Plant Pathology Graduate Student Association (PLPA GSA) is open to graduate students studying plant pathology or closely related fields. Undergraduate students interested in plant pathology are welcome to contact the PLPA GSA for information about how to get involved.

If you are interested in joining the PLPAGSA, please email kbswift@uark.edu. 

  • President - Kona Swift
  •  Vice-President - Anmolpreet Kaur
  • Treasurer - Adil Zahoor
  • Social Media
    • Instagram: @plpa_gsa