Dr. Russ Groves

Professor

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Biography

Russ Groves is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His focus is on vegetable crops integrated pest management (IPM) and the interaction of insects with plant diseases. Groves' educational background includes a PhD in Entomology from North Carolina State University-Raleigh, an MS in Entomology from the University of Arkansas, and a BS in Forestry from Iowa State University. He has played a significant role as the Faculty Co-Director of the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems and collaborates with various stakeholders, including Extension Specialists and agribusiness partners, to tackle immediate and emerging pest problems in Wisconsin. His research emphasizes a balance between short-term solutions and long-term sustainable strategies for pest management, and he actively engages in teaching and outreach activities to disseminate research findings to the vegetable industry. Over the years, Groves has received numerous accolades for his research and extension efforts, affirming his contributions to the field of entomology and agricultural systems.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Doctoral Research Award

2001-01-01
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John Henry Comstock Award

2001-01-01
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Researcher of the Year

2009-01-01
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Midwest Emmy Award

2011-01-01
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Team/Workgroup Leadership Responsiveness Award

2011-01-01
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Outstanding National Extension Project Award

2011-01-01
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Pound Extension Award

2013-01-01
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Mile Award

2014-01-01
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UW ARS Researcher Award

2015-01-01
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Distinguished Alumnus Award

2016-01-01
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Wisconsin Seed Potato Industry Leadership Award

2017-01-25

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences