A Guide to Conducting Research on Commercial Farms: Advantages and Challenges
Graduate students in entomology often conduct research on commercial farms during their degree programs. This experience can be valuable for a variety of career paths, both within and beyond agricultural settings. Here's a look at some of the benefits of conducting on-farm research and tips for overcoming challenges, as well.
How to Build Teaching Experiences and Skills as a Graduate Student
The skills acquired through teaching are transferable to a wide range of career paths, and opportunities abound for graduate students in entomology and other sciences to grow their teaching skillset.
Mentoring Undergraduates: How to Be a Guide for Genuine Research Experiences
Many graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in entomology and other sciences are in position to mentor undergraduate students as they earn their early experiences in research settings. Here's advice on how to foster successful up-and-coming scientists.
Reference Generators: An Entomology Student’s Review
As entomology students advance toward their degrees, the reference sections of their research papers grow and grow with each new project. One entomology graduate student tested out two free reference generator programs and offers her review of each.