Employee

Hi Ricardo Lima

Jose Ricardo Lima Pinto is joining DuPont Lab as a Post Doc. Ricardo obtained his PhD (2018-2022) in Agricultural Entomology from Sao Paulo State University (Brazil) with part of research developed at Montana State University (United States). His research focused on the use of applied insect ecology, precision pest management and digital systems to develop […]

Welcome Chris Cook

Chris Cook is joining the Kalcsits Lab and the Somera lab (USDA-ARS) as a Post Doc. Chris obtained his PhD (2018-2022) in biological and cultural management strategies for Apple Replant Disease from Cranfield University and NIAB East Malling, United Kingdom. His research focused on the use of biological soil amendments as an alternative to chemical […]

Welcome Mario Luppino

Mario is joining Dr. Robert Orpet’s lab as a 4th year Ph.D. student in spring of 2023. He earned his BS in Environmental and Ecosystem Sciences, with a minor in Sustainable Development, from WSU in 2019. Before completing his bachelors, Mario kept honey bee colonies and worked in the waste reduction sector, educating the public […]

Welcome Jodi Harms

Greetings! My name is Jodi Harms, an MS-Ed, Instructional Design certified, Graphic Designer who will be the new Tree Fruit Media Assistant. I grew up in Western Washington and although I lived in Montana since 1994, I still have family and friends in the Seattle, Wenatchee, and Spokane areas so am pleased to be back in […]