EPP Welcomes New Assistant Professor at the Soil, Plant and Pest Center
Please help welcome Dr. Midhula Gireesh to the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. Gireesh joins the team today, June 1, 2023, as an assistant professor and Extension entomologist at the Soil, Plant and Pest Center in Nashville, TN. In this role, Gireesh will develop an educational program using traditional and innovative outreach tools for diverse audiences and an applied research program focused on insect and mite pests affecting ornamental plants, nursery plants, and turf. The role also involves supporting county Extension agents and specialists, stakeholder groups, and regional and state leaders. Gireesh will also play an important role in the