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October 17, 2008
SFU entomologist receives gold medal
A gold medal award from the Entomological Society of Canada is being given to Simon Fraser University biologist Bernie Roitberg on Oct. 19 in Ottawa. Over a 30-year career as an ecologist and entomologist, Roitberg has made extensive advances in what we know about the behavior and evolutionary ecology of insects and their natural enemies. His fascination with the behaviors of insects regarding prey choice and defense has led him to work on a diverse range of insects, with an emphasis on fruit flies, aphids and more recently mosquitoes. The society is honoring Roitberg for his outstanding achievement in Canadian entomology, recognizing his extensive and innovative work in behavior ecology and service to the society, and cites Roitberg as being “truly one of Canada’s international science stars.
Bernie Roitberg (currently in Ottawa, reachable via email), roitbergroad@gmail.com
A gold medal award from the Entomological Society of Canada is being given to Simon Fraser University biologist Bernie Roitberg on Oct. 19 in Ottawa. Over a 30-year career as an ecologist and entomologist, Roitberg has made extensive advances in what we know about the behavior and evolutionary ecology of insects and their natural enemies. His fascination with the behaviors of insects regarding prey choice and defense has led him to work on a diverse range of insects, with an emphasis on fruit flies, aphids and more recently mosquitoes. The society is honoring Roitberg for his outstanding achievement in Canadian entomology, recognizing his extensive and innovative work in behavior ecology and service to the society, and cites Roitberg as being “truly one of Canada’s international science stars.
Bernie Roitberg (currently in Ottawa, reachable via email), roitbergroad@gmail.com