I'm a graduate student at ISU and just finished my M.S. degree in Dec. 2006 in Entomology. I'm continuing on at ISU still under my major professor Dr. Matthew O'Neal in Entomology, however, I will also be getting a minor in sustainable agriculture. The focus of my doctorate thesis will be on conservation biological control of the soybean aphid, Aphis glycines via reconstructed tallgrass prairies. When I'm not in my office or doing research, I enjoy spending time with my fiance "Nina" and our new yellow lab puppy "Brita". I also enjoy hunting, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, working out and playing disc golf.