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Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab
Joined December 2019
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Congratulations, Dr. Grunseich! Wishing you the best as you continue your scientific journey @UNLEntomology
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Congratulations to this hard-working team of Aggie Research Scholars! Rachel, Jack, Jayda, and Gage. We were so fortunate to have you as a part of our lab and are proud of you for your accomplishments. Looking forward to seeing what you will achieve next after graduation.
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Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology retweeted
Texas A&M Entomology@tamuentomology
5 May 2025
On Monday, May 28, ENTO 424 Insect Ecology Course students hosted a poster session to share the findings from their course research projects. It was open to the public and we had a great turnout of faculty, staff, and students who came to learn about the students’ research.
Two individuals standing beside a research poster titled "Assessing Biodiversity Patterns of Hymenoptera Across Urbanization Gradients in Bryan-College Station Using Citizen Scientists Data" at Texas A&M University.

ALT Two individuals standing beside a research poster titled "Assessing Biodiversity Patterns of Hymenoptera Across Urbanization Gradients in Bryan-College Station Using Citizen Scientists Data" at Texas A&M University.

Four individuals are standing in front of a poster titled "The Effects of Cold Temperature on Fall Armyworm Development" at an academic conference. They are engaged in discussing the content displayed.

ALT Four individuals are standing in front of a poster titled "The Effects of Cold Temperature on Fall Armyworm Development" at an academic conference. They are engaged in discussing the content displayed.

Attendees at a university poster session, engaging in discussions in front of several displayed poster boards in a classroom with whiteboards and refreshments on the tables.

ALT Attendees at a university poster session, engaging in discussions in front of several displayed poster boards in a classroom with whiteboards and refreshments on the tables.
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Congratulations to Alex and John!
Texas A&M Entomology@tamuentomology
7 Feb 2025
Alexandrea Smith, Master's student in Dr. Cecilia Tamborindeguy's lab, received the 2024 Outstanding Graduate Student Award for M.S., & John Grunseich, Ph.D. candidate in both @HelmsLab and Dr. Julio Bernal's lab, received the 2024 Outstanding Graduate Student Award for Ph.D. 👍
Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D., Department Head of Entomology and Professor stands next to Master's student, Alexandrea Smith for a photo presenting her with an award.

ALT Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D., Department Head of Entomology and Professor stands next to Master's student, Alexandrea Smith for a photo presenting her with an award.

Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D., Department Head of Entomology and Professor stands next to Ph.D. candidate, John Grunseich for a photo presenting him with an award.

ALT Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D., Department Head of Entomology and Professor stands next to Ph.D. candidate, John Grunseich for a photo presenting him with an award.

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Dr. Xavier Martini - Entomologist@XavierMartini
15 Dec 2024
Very happy to have this Opinion piece published in Current Opinions in Insect Science with my former mentor Dr. Stelinski. In this mini review we examine plant-pathogen, vector, and secondary consumer interactions. 1/3 sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

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Congratulations, Dr. Thompson!
Morgan Thompson (@entothompson.bsky.social)@EntoThompson
20 Dec 2024
I graduated!! Endless gratitude to my PhD advisor, Dr. Anjel Helms @HelmsLab, who is an amazing scientist/mentor/friend/colleague. Very thankful for a great experience at @tamuentomology. In January, I will start a postdoc with @karinburghardt @plantinsectppl at @UMDEntomology!
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A new review just in time for the new year! A fun collaboration with @jesskansperson @predpreysara @ChemicAli_Lab on natural enemy chemical cues in multitrophic interactions:) doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.…
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Morgan Thompson (@entothompson.bsky.social)@EntoThompson
20 Aug 2024
Excited to share recently published work from my dissertation comparing foliar and root herbivore-induced plant volatiles!! Lots of intriguing patterns emerged, such as stronger volatile induction aboveground than belowground...Check it out!! @HelmsLab doi.org/10.1111/plb.13709
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So grateful for the opportunity to be part of the EPN symposium at ICE 2024. We navigated a typhoon, reconnected with colleagues, and made many new connections. Thank you Raquel and Ayako!
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Penn State Entomology in Kyoto for ICE 2024! @poan_lin blew us away as usual with an excellent presentation in the chemical ecology early career symposium. @ChingWenTan1 I loved revisiting all the sites with you.
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Congratulations, @EntoThompson , on your successful dissertation defense this week! We are very proud of everything you have accomplished during your time at @tamuentomology It's also great to see you back in Texas, @marmolejoento
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Texas A&M Entomology@tamuentomology
12 Sep 2024
Today’s seminar is led by Dr. Dimitra Papantoniou with @HelmsLab on the versatile roles of insects! #TAMUBugs
Dr. Dimitra Papantoniou with Dr. Anjel Helms lab preparing to present her seminar talk titled “The versatile roles of insects: from herbivorous enemies of plants to promising allies in organic waste management”.

ALT Dr. Dimitra Papantoniou with Dr. Anjel Helms lab preparing to present her seminar talk titled “The versatile roles of insects: from herbivorous enemies of plants to promising allies in organic waste management”.
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Congratulations, Morgan! This is a well-deserved honor for all your hard work!
Morgan Thompson (@entothompson.bsky.social)@EntoThompson
12 Jan 2024
Very honored to be recognized at this awards ceremony and grateful to be a part of Texas A&M AgriLife! Thank you!
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Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology retweeted
Texas A&M Entomology@tamuentomology
29 Feb 2024
Our weekly @tamuentomology seminar speakers are a few of our very own Ph.D. students! @EntoThompson, Jonathan Hernandez and Haley Kennedy. We are excited to hear from each of them today. #TAMUBugs
Entomology Ph.D. Student Jonathan Hernandez presenting

ALT Entomology Ph.D. Student Jonathan Hernandez presenting

Entomology Ph.D. Student Morgan Thompson presenting

ALT Entomology Ph.D. Student Morgan Thompson presenting

Entomology Ph.D Student Haley Kennedy presenting

ALT Entomology Ph.D Student Haley Kennedy presenting
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Congratulations, Adriane and Junepyo!
Texas A&M Entomology@tamuentomology
1 Mar 2024
We would like to congratulate Adriane Fifield on receiving the 2023 Outstanding M.S. Graduate Student Award and Junepyo Oh on receiving the 2023 Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Student Award! 🎉🎊 #TAMUBugs
Master’s student Adriane Fifield receiving the 2023 Outstanding Master’s Graduate Student award by Department Head, Dr. Phillip Kaufman.

ALT Master’s student Adriane Fifield receiving the 2023 Outstanding Master’s Graduate Student award by Department Head, Dr. Phillip Kaufman.

Ph.D. student Junepyo Oh receiving the 2023 Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Student award by Department Head, Dr. Phillip Kaufman.

ALT Ph.D. student Junepyo Oh receiving the 2023 Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Student award by Department Head, Dr. Phillip Kaufman.
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Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology retweeted
Texas A&M Entomology@tamuentomology
21 Nov 2023
If you ever try to catch this #TAMUBug of the week, you may notice a sickly-sweet green apple scent. The squash bug is a prey insect and uses this scent to deter predators. See the published article below! 🔗onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #TAMUBugs (Photos provided by Helms Lab).
Pictured is a group of tan and light grey colored squash bug nymphs. Aggregation of nymphs and their associated feeding damage.

ALT Pictured is a group of tan and light grey colored squash bug nymphs. Aggregation of nymphs and their associated feeding damage.

An adult squash bug that is black and light tan/yellow colored. It is pictured on a green leaf.

ALT An adult squash bug that is black and light tan/yellow colored. It is pictured on a green leaf.

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Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology retweeted
Texas A&M Entomology@tamuentomology
20 Nov 2023
An exciting job opportunity is now available with @tamuentomology. A Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor of Entomology position in Agricultural Forensics! 🪰 Learn more about this position here: tx.ag/AgriculturalForensicsP… #TAMUBugs #TAMUEnto
A photo of fly larvae in soil.

ALT A photo of fly larvae in soil.

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Our lab is excited to share some new research linking above and belowground herbivory through plant-plant communication. Congratulations to @EntoThompson Jack, Jayda, Gage, and Rachel for their hard work!
Morgan Thompson (@entothompson.bsky.social)@EntoThompson
14 Nov 2023
Through @AggieResearch, I mentored a team of undergrads and we wondered if root-feeding insects affect chemically mediated interactions between plants? To find out, check out our publication! @HelmsLab @tamuentomology @JackWasTweeting @PlantCellEnvir doi.org/10.1111/pce.14762
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Texas A&M Entomology@tamuentomology
10 Nov 2023
The Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University is pleased to offer travel grants to prospective Ph.D. students, providing a variety of opportunities! The application deadline is December 4th, 2023!! See the details here: tx.ag/ENTOGradRecruiting #TAMUBugs #TAMUEnto
A large bush with yellow blooms is pictured to the far right, while a group of students pictured in the background admiring the landscape during a campus tour.

ALT A large bush with yellow blooms is pictured to the far right, while a group of students pictured in the background admiring the landscape during a campus tour.

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Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology retweeted
Po-An Lin@poan_lin
3 Nov 2023
It's online! Many thanks to all coauthors, editors, and reviewers for making this review possible🙏🙏🙏 Can we integrate Water and Pest management to better protect our crops? 🤓🤓🤓 link.springer.com/article/10…
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