Dr. Sujaya Rao
Dr. Sujaya Rao is an entomologist of many talents. She is an outspoken advocate of the Entomology Program at Oregon State University. Her research is centered on agricultural entomology with a strong emphasis on the grass seed industry in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Rao has deposited a number of voucher specimens in OSAC and is currently working on a large project with W.P. Stephen on local bumblebee populations; a study that made use of the historical material housed at OSAC.
In addition to her research, Dr. Rao is a tireless supporter of entomology outreach - working with the NSF K-12 program, OSU's SMILE program and serving as the Faculty advisor for the undergraduate organization: BugZoo.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Sujaya Rao
e-mail:sujaya@oregonstate.edu