Teaming with Insects

Natalie J. Carroll is a Purdue University professor with extensive experience in curriculum development. She and her creative writing teams have composed thirty-two natural resource, activity-based curricula for youth and twenty-three grant-funded projects. She and her coauthors have received ten national awards for their work. She has also published numerous journal articles and educational works for youth and adults, and has presented her work to hundreds of conferences in Indiana and around the world. Carroll received the Christian J. Foster Award for Contributions to K–12 STEM Education from Purdue in 2016.Christian Y. Oseto is an emeritus professor of entomology at Purdue University with more than fifty years of teaching experience. His teaching activities have involved youth and adults throughout the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and Afghanistan. He directed both the North Dakota and Indiana Science Olympiad programs, and created and administered Purdue University's Honors Program. Oseto received grants from the National Science Foundation and teaching awards from the United States Department of Agriculture, North Dakota State University, and Purdue University. In 2018, Purdue recognized him as a 150th Anniversary Professor.Timothy J. Gibb is an emeritus professor of entomology at Purdue University with a specialty in insect diagnostics and integrated pest management (IPM). He has published numerous papers, training materials, and books related to insect science for professionals as well as youth. His pioneering research in the areas of human health protection in public buildings and landscapes, including public schools, has earned him several awards, including the Governor's Award of Excellence for protecting children's health. Gibb's research and IPM program have made him a sought-after speaker and consultant throughout the country and around the world.