Vegetable IPM Extension Area Educator
IPM House, 607 W. North St., Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 787-2379
Email:
mez4@cornell.edu Education, Training, and Related Professional Experience
- M.S. Entomology and Applied Ecology, University of Delaware, 2006
- B.S. Entomology/Animal Science, University of Delaware, 1998
Professional Activities
Experience
- 2010-2012 Research Aide II, NYS IPM Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Geneva, NY
- 2008-2010 Research Scientist, Lehigh Agricultural and Biological Services, Hamburg, PA
- 2006-2007 Environmental Scientist, Mosquito Control and Wetland Rehabilitation, New Castle, DE
- 2003-2006 Research Assistant, University of Delaware Entomology and Applied Ecology, Newark, DE
- 2001-2001 Garlic Mustard Research Technician, CABI Bioscience, Delemont, Switzerland
- 1999-2001 Purple Loosestrife Biological Technician, Dept. Of Natural Resources, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- 1996-1998 Termite Research Assistant, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Current/Ongoing Projects
- Sweet corn pheromone trap network
- Predicting weed germination and development using degree-day models
- Updating and improving the IPM website for Vegetables