Gloria Melotto

M.S. Student

Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota
1980 Folwell Avenue, 219 Hodson Hall
St. Paul, MN 55108
United States

Degree
M.S.
Advisor
Bob Koch
Amelia Lindsey
Education

Agronomic Engineering - UNESP Botucatu (Brazil)

Biography

Hometown

Piracicaba (Brazil)

Why insects?

Insects are amazing and intriguing, they play an important role as beneficials and/or maleficial to the environment and to us. Trying to understand them is fascinating.

Why University of Minnesota? 

UMN caught my attention because of the interaction of Entomology with Agronomy, which are my major interests. My favorite thing about UMN is the support offered by the faculty and staff.

Aspirations

Being able to help grow more sustainable food and raw materials.

Favorite Insect

Euschistus heros

Other interests/Hobbies

I am an outdoor enthusiast, I love running, swimming, and enjoying nature and good weather. I also enjoy reading, traveling and knowing new places and people!

Areas of Interest

Biological control of soybean gall midge.