Our Fellows

One of the highlights of the Entomological Society of America's 56th annual meeting, held Nov. 16-19 in Reno, was the presentation of the Fellow awards.

This year two of the 10 recipients came from the University of California faculty--or more specifically, from UC Davis.

Entomology professor Michael Parrella, associate dean of the Division of Agricultural Sciences, UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and a former chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology, and professor Frank Zalom, an integrated pest manageament specialist, former director of the UC  Integrated Pest Management Program (16 years), and a former vice chair of the Department of Entomology, received the honors.

Fellows are selected for their outstanding contributions in entomological research, teaching, extension or administration, said ESA spokesperson Richard Levine.  Up to 10 entomologists from among the 6000-member organization are singled out for the annual award.

President Michael Gray presented the awards.

As Lynn Kimsey, chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, said: "These are highly prestigious awards, granted only to 10 or fewer entomologists every year.  Michael Parrella and Frank Zalom are carrying on our department’s tradition of excellence and commitment." Eight other UC Davis entomologists have received the honor since 1947.

The Zalom and Parrella accomplishments are many. The agricultural community and the academic world are quite appreciative of their work.

This was a highlight not only of the ESA meeting, but of their outstanding careers.

A toast to professors Parrella and Zalom!