GAINESVILLE, FL—On Sept. 1, Dr. Blair Siegfried, a professor of entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will lead the department of entomology and nematology at the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
“People in Florida and, indeed around the world, need pest-control solutions as they impact homeowners and all aspects of agriculture and the environment,” Jack Payne, UF senior vice president of agriculture and natural resources, said in an IFAS News article. “Dr. Siegfried is well-positioned to steer UF/IFAS educational, research and Extension programs to help solve global entomological issues.”
The article notes that Siegfried takes over for Dr. John Capinera, who served as chairman for nearly 28 years and will retire Feb. 28. Dr. Heather McAuslane will serve as interim chair of the department.
Siegfried told IFAS News that the post is a bit of a homecoming for his wife, who was raised in Gainesville.
“We have visited Gainesville many times and look forward to reuniting with friends and family,” he said. “Nebraska has been a great place to live and work for the last 25 years, and we will miss our close friends and colleagues, but will not miss the harsh winters or the long drives to the beach.”
http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/2015/02/new-ufifas-entomology-chair-coming-from-nebraska/#more-8350
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