Jessi Raubenolt

I graduated with my bachelor’s in environmental science and biology from Ashland University in 2023. My undergraduate research experience comes from both university professors and USDA ARS scientists involving a variety of insects and topics such as Asiatic garden beetle population distribution, emerald ash borer host preference, and ambrosia beetle chemical ecology. Currently, I am a master’s student co-advised by Drs. Kayla Perry and Samuel Ward focused on ambrosia beetle thermal biology. I also assist Dr. Perry with a project to understand the dynamics of Ohio’s newly invasive elm zigzag sawfly.
Outside work and school, I enjoy hiking, collecting and pinning insects, and spending time with my pets!