Graduate Seminar – PJ Liesch

Title: “Blast from the Past: the Reemergence of New World Screwworm.”

Speaker: Patrick (PJ) Liesch

Speaker Bio: Patrick (PJ) Liesch, also known as the “Wisconsin Bug Guy”, is an Extension entomologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a science communicator, and the director of the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab.  He holds degrees in Biological Sciences (BS, UW-Parkside) and Entomology (MS, UW-Madison). At the diagnostic lab, PJ identifies insects and related arthropods from around Wisconsin and beyond, with over 2,000 diagnostic requests annually. In his role at the lab, PJ works collaboratively with other agencies to monitor and track invasive insects and trending insect pests. In addition, PJ provides entomology-related outreach throughout the state of Wisconsin and beyond, including regular appearances in television, radio, and newspaper stories.