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A little known fact about the outstanding career of Jay Rosenheim, UC Davis distinguished professor of entomology and a newly inducted Fellow of the Entomological Society of America, is that, as an undergraduate at UC Davis, he initially majored in physics. Physics? Yes.

He didn't set out to study insect science. Jay Rosenheim was a third-year physics major at the University of California, Davis, in 1981 whenon a lark--he enrolled in Professor Harry Kaya's Entomology 100 course. The professor inspired him, the class enthralled him, and insects captivated him.

VP Glenda Humiston led California state legislators, their staff members and other policymakers on a virtual tour of UC ANR on Nov. 20.

Eureka lemons A new study on the costs and returns of establishing and producing lemons in Ventura County has been released by UC Cooperative Extension in Southern California and UC Agricultural Issues Center, both part of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

2020 UCR Urban Entomology Fall Workshop Online was held on November 10, 2020. There were >80 participants for this online event. The event had following five topics discussed.

New policy: Presidential policy on gender recognition and lived name A new Presidential Policy ensures that all University-issued identification documents display personal identification information that recognizes individuals' accurate gender identity and lived name.

The UC Riverside Department of Entomology, the University of California, and the field of vector ecology have lost one of their most dedicated, productive, and beloved scientists. William E. (Bill) Walton, professor of entomology, passed away at the UC Irvine Medical Center on Oct.

It's Veterans' Day and what better day than today to salute noted medical entomologist Robert Washino, 88, a U.S. Army veteran? When you say "Thank you for your service," that not only means his service in the Korean War, but his entire career in medical entomology. Dr.

A new study on the costs and returns of establishing and producing lemons in Ventura County has been released by UC Cooperative Extension in Southern California and UC Agricultural Issues Center, both part of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Spinelli named UCCE horticulture advisor Gerardo Spinelli joined UC Cooperative Extension in San Diego County as a production horticulture advisor on Oct. 12, 2020. He will work with nurseries, floriculture and controlled environment plant production.