Entomology graduate students sponsor a special annual seminar, the Mike Duke Memorial Seminar, typically during the spring semester.  This seminar series was established in 1988 in honor of Michael E. Duke, a graduate student in entomology who was tragically killed shortly after he received his master's degree from NCSU. This seminar series serves as a focal point with which we honor not only the contributions of graduate students to entomology but also as a reminder of the potential for excellence that exists within every individual.

Each year the graduate students in the Department of Entomology invite a distinguished speaker who has made substantial achievements and represents the standards of excellence. As hosts of the speaker, students have the opportunity to interact with and learn from an outstanding scientist. This interaction allows students to gain insight into their own research and offers a model with which to base their own future careers in entomology. The Mike Duke Seminar is therefore an event to commemorate excellence that is already present and excellence that is yet to come.

Past Speakers: (point mouse on the arrow for presentation title)

2003: Dr. Jane Mainschein, Arizona State University

2002: Dr. Wade Worthen, Furman University
2001: Dr. Bill Shear, Hampden-Sydney College
2000: Dr. Ken Raffa, University of Wisconsin-Madison
1999: Dr. Lawrence I. Gilbert , UNC-Chapel Hill
1998: Dr. Randy Gaugler , Rutgers University
1997: Dr. Marjorie A. Hoy, University of Florida
1996: Dr. Fred Nijhout, Duke University
1995: Dr. Wendell Roelofs, Cornell University
1994: Dr. Mark Rausher, Duke University
1993: Dr. Lee Goff, University of Hawaii-Manoa
1992: Dr. Randall Beer, Case Western University
1991: Dr. Rick Roush, Cornell University
1990: Dr. Murray Blum, University of Georgia
1989: Dr. Donald Herzog, University of Florida
1988: Dr. May Berenbaum, University of Illinois

 

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