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Cory Straub is an Associate Professor of Biology at Ursinus College, specializing in agroecology and insect ecology. He holds a Ph.D. from Washington State University and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on ecological strategies to control agricultural pests, emphasizing conservation of beneficial insects and predator-prey interactions to reduce reliance on chemical insecticides.
Education:
- B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- M.S., Central Washington University
- Ph.D., Washington State University
Research Interests:
- Agroecology: Studying how plant diversity and predator biodiversity influence pest control in agricultural systems.
- Conservation of Beneficial Insects: Exploring methods to protect and utilize natural enemies for sustainable pest management.
- Predator-Prey Interactions: Investigating how predator diversity and species identity affect herbivore suppression and ecosystem services.
Advising & Grants:
- Advises undergraduate researchers including N. P. Simasek, M. R. Gapinski, and others in field and lab studies.
- Research has been supported by grants focusing on ecological pest control strategies.
Labs & Teams: The Straub Lab at Ursinus College conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of ecology and agriculture, collaborating with institutions like the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy to advance conservation efforts.
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