People

Sam's research and teaching are centered around the ecology and management of native and non-native insects. Aside from work, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife (Becca), their sons (Owen and Callum), running, playing soccer, and hiking with the family dogs (Ani and Lulu).

Ward CV - Feb 2021 

ward.1792 'at' osu.edu

OSU Department of Entomology Profile

Manoj Pandey, Postdoctoral scholar

Manoj is currently investigating optimization of trap deployment for the detection of non-native bark and ambrosia beetles. His research interests include insect responses to environmental changes, ecology and management of invasive species, and forest insect management and conservation. Outside work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, playing soccer, playing guitar, and painting.

pandey.243 'at' osu.edu

Grace Amponsah, MS Student

Grace is pursuing a MS in Environmental Studies (Environmental  Studies Graduate Program) through the Department of Entomology. Her research efforts aim to optimize the timing of treatments to slow the spread of spongy moth. Grace enjoys kizomba dancing, climate activism, language acquisition, cooking, and travel. 

amponsah.37 'at' osu.edu

Thomas Paul, PhD student

Tom is pursuing a PhD in Entomology, researching drivers of global patterns of invasion by insects closely associated with trade. Outside of entomology and learning about critters, Tom plays his fair share of video games, spends time playing cello, and loves to hike and ID wildflowers along the way.

paul.1187 'at' osu.edu

Jessi Raubenolt, MS Student

Jessi is researching ambrosia beetle thermal biology and biosecurity of the wood packaging materials pathway. Outside work and school, she enjoys hiking, collecting and pinning insects, playing video games, and spending time with her pets!

raubenolt.20 'at' osu.edu

Afsoon Sabet, PhD student

Afsoon is pursuing a PhD in Entomology, investigating hard tick ecology and behavior with a focus on tick questing. She is broadly interested in vector-borne diseases and public health. In her spare time, Afsoon enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.

sabet.17 'at' osu.edu

Amber Stiller, MS Student

Amber is pursuing a MS in Entomology, investigating the biological control of crapemyrtle bark scale, a common landscape pest of the southeastern US. She is most interested in urban tree entomology and how biological control may be incorporated into this system. Outside of the lab, Amber enjoys hiking, playing musical instruments, and reading.

stiller.13 'at' osu.edu

Elisabeth Mumper, Undergraduate researcher

Elisabeth is pursuing a BS in Environmental Science, with a specialization in Ecosystem Restoration. Outside of schoolwork, she enjoys participating in club events, such as fish trapping and different forms of sampling, as well as hiking and working out.

Elliott Ross, Undergraduate researcher

Elliott is pursuing her BS in Entomology, with a minor in Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife, with most of her studies regarding insect ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity in North America. She's also an illustrator, president of the Undergraduate Entomology Club at OSU, and an avid member of the Columbus punk community!

MK Ruff, Undergraduate researcher

MK is pursuing a BS in Environmental Science, with a focus in Ecosystem Restoration. In her free time, she enjoys trail running/hiking, reading or watching movies, and traveling to new locations.