Organization Focuses on Entomological Scientific and Policy Concerns

Texas A&M Assistant Professor Lina Bernoala also serves as the Vice President of the Entomological Society of America. Within this nonprofit organization, Bernoala along with her fellow governing board members focus on addressing the scientific and policy-related concerns of its members, their collective efforts support and advocate for entomology research that fosters community and emphasizes the preservation of this crucial scientific field.

“As a society, I feel that it's an entity that represents the entomology per se in that not only North America but Entomological Society of America per se, has a really strong reputation internationally as well. So we bring together not only to support the research of our national members, but we also collaborate a gift a platform for an international scientist to be able to be part of our society as well. So it's a win-win in my opinion, relationships.”

Bernoala specializes as a rice entomologist at Texas A&M, concentrating on insects that pose a threat to the rice crop. Her research centers on the interactions between rice and its primary pests. The goal is to develop more sustainable and cost-effective management strategies. findings are shared with rice producers to enhance production methods based on this valuable research and information. According to Bernoala.