Dawn H Gouge

Dr. Dawn H Gouge is a Professor and Public Health Entomologist at the University of Arizona, specializing in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and vector ecology. She leads applied research and Extension programs addressing medically significant arthropods and commensal rodents, with a focus on low-income housing, schools, and healthcare facilities. She serves on federal advisory committees, including the U.S. EPA’s Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee and the National School IPM Steering Committee.

Education:

• Ph.D. Entomology/Nematology, University of Reading, UK (Dissertation: Biological Control of Sciarid Flies with Entomopathogenic Nematodes)
• B.S. Applied Biology, University of Wales, UK

Research Interests: Dr. Gouge’s work spans IPM implementation in sensitive environments, mosquito and tick-borne disease mitigation, rodent management in urban settings, and pesticide safety. She emphasizes community engagement through citizen science and educational outreach, particularly in schools and tribal communities. Her research integrates ecology, public health, and policy to address emerging threats like climate change impacts on pest distributions.

Articles Trends: Recent publications focus on climate action frameworks in academia, cancer resistance strategies inspired by farming practices, and urban pest management in home and garden ecosystems. Earlier work includes innovations in termite biocontrol using nematodes and scorpion parasitism.

Awards: Recognized for IPM excellence, environmental achievement, and contributions to school pest management. Notable awards include the International IPM Award of Excellence (2018), PESP Gold Tier Shining Star Award (2012), and multiple EPA honors.

Advising & Grants: Hosts graduate/undergraduate interns, serves on thesis committees, and collaborates on funded projects addressing vector surveillance, bed bug management in housing, and tribal public health IPM. Leads initiatives for pest-proofing schools and reducing pesticide exposure risks.

Labs/Teams: Central to the Arizona Pest Management Center and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, fostering interdisciplinary teams for applied entomology solutions.