Karen R. Sime

Karen R. Sime is an Associate Professor in Biological Sciences at SUNY Oswego, specializing in entomology and biological control. Her research examines parasitic wasp behavior, insect-plant interactions, and conservation of Lepidoptera.

Education includes a Ph.D. in Entomology from Cornell University and a B.S. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley.

Research focuses on parasitoid ecology, invasive species management, and conservation biology. Key areas include host-parasitoid dynamics, Argentine ant impacts, and conservation of the bog buckmoth. Her work integrates chemical ecology and behavioral studies.

Publications emphasize conservation genetics, wetland ecology, and biological control efficacy. Recent work documents undergraduate field research in Tanzania and bog buckmoth conservation.