Lina Bernaola was born in Lima, Peru. She attended the San Marcos National University, where she got her B.S. in biological sciences and a minor in molecular biology. Her professional experience, as well as her passion in the world of plants, began when she joined the International Potato Center (CIP) in Lima to perform her undergraduate thesis. Based on this experience, Lina joined Louisiana State University to pursue her M.S.
Dr. Bob Peterson is a professor of entomology at Montana State University, where he leads the research and teaching program in agricultural and biological risk assessment. More specifically, the program is centered on comparative risk assessment and includes biotechnology risk, invasive species risk, and pesticide risk.
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"The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is a professional organization dedicated to furthering the science and awareness of entomology through the advancement and professional development of all its members. ESA acknowledges and values all dimensions of diversity.
 | President JoVonn Hill Director; Mississippi Entomological Museum Assistant Professor; Mississippi State University |
 | Vice President Dr. Aram Mikaelyan |
Dr. Timothy D. Schowalter received his B.A. Degree (Biology and Anthropology) from Wichita State University (1974), M.S. Degree (Biology) from New Mexico State University (1976) and Ph.D.
Dr. Douglas B. Walsh received his BS in biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1985 and his PhD in entomology from the University of California, Davis in 1998. Dr. Walsh was hired as an assistant professor at Washington State University in 1998. He is currently a professor of entomology at WSU, holding a 50% organized research/ 50% extension academic appointment. Dr.
