Dr. Kateryn Rochon

Education

  • PhD Entomology, North Carolina State University, USA
  • MSc Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Canada
  • BSc Biology, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada

Teaching

  • ENTM 0620 Insect Pest Management
  • ENTM 1000 World of Bugs
  • ENTM 3160 Veterinary and Wildlife Entomology
  • ENTM 7150/7220 Advanced Entomology

Research

Research interests

Dr. Rochon's research focuses on arthropods (ticks, flies, etc.) affecting livestock and wildlife.

  • Geographic distribution of animal pathogen vectors
  • Arthropod - animal host interactions, biology and ecology
  • Livestock pest management
  • Emerging and re-emerging arthropod-borne diseases

Current research projects

  • Environmental factors influencing tick distribution and abundance on pastures
  • Tick sampling and surveillance

Publications

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Other information

Awards

  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba (2021)
  • Annual Community Outreach Award, Presidential Advisory Committee on University Outreach, University of Manitoba (2021)
  • Teacher of the Year, Diploma in Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba (nominee, 2021)
  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Teaching Award of Merit (2015)