Dr. Jocelyn Smith

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jocelyn Smith is an Assistant Professor in Field Crop Entomology at the University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus. Dr. Smith leads a globally recognized research program focused on field crop entomology and insect resistance management. Her research encompasses pest biology, ecology, and management while addressing the agricultural industry's needs in Canada, with an emphasis on improving productivity and sustainability. A major aspect of her work involves understanding the incidence, influences, and prevention of insect resistance in transgenic crops. Smith has conducted significant research on corn insect pests and resistance management and has identified cases of field-evolved resistance to Bt corn.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Ridgetown, Ontario

Teaching and researching in the field of crop entomology, focusing on pest management.

Awards

#1

UGFA Unit 2 Award for Excellence in Teaching

#1

Lone Wildebeest Award

#1

Mitacs Elevate Post-Doctoral Fellowship

#1

Canadian Society of Agronomy Pest Management Award

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).