Jeni Ruisch

Jeni Ruisch joined Entomology in 2019 to undertake the expansion of the teaching insect collection and creation of a physical Columbus Bug Zoo.  Ruisch returned to her alma mater, OSU, after a decade of experience as a writer and journalist (2008-2018) most recently as the Editor-in-Chief of (614) Magazine. Ruisch has formal animal husbandry experience with primates, parrots, reptiles and aquatic animals, and spent many years at OSU learning arthropod husbandry under the guidance of George Keeney, now retired curator of the Columbus bug zoo and Museum of Biological Diversity Insectary. In 2021, Ruisch took over management of the Insectary, merging the separate operations into one live arthropod collection devoted to education and outreach, while also coordinating the creation of a truly unique outreach experience: the Mobile Bug Zoo.

To set up a Bug Zoo outreach activity or event in the Columbus area, contact Jeni Ruisch. 

Connect with Jeni on instagram @osuentomology