College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Entomology

Bio

Dr. Max Helmberger is an Academic Specialist in the Department of Entomology with teaching duties in applied entomology and non-majors science. He received his B.S. in Biology from University of Minnesota Duluth in 2014, M.S. in Entomology from Cornell University in 2017, and Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 2022. His research focuses on soil invertebrate ecology in both fundamental and applied contexts. He also engages in scientific communication by making stop motion clay animation videos on various biological topics and designing educational board games.

Concentrations

Courses Taught

ENT264: Turfgrass Entomology

Life history, identification, and collection of turfgrass insects. Cultural, biological and insecticide control. Principles of pest management.

ENT478: Integrated Pest Managment

Theory, philosophy and application of pest management focusing on agricultural and natural systems.

ENT 479: Organic Pest Management

Theory, philosophy and application of organic pest management systems. Field trips required.

ENT 401: Field Techniques in Entomology

ISB201: Insects, Globalization, and Sustainability

Research

Extension/Outreach

Publications

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