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Shawn Steffan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Research Entomologist with the USDA-Agricultural Research Service. He earned his Ph.D. in Entomology from Washington State University in 2009 and has since focused on applied and fundamental aspects of cranberry entomological ecology. His research aims to refine Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies through mechanistic studies on key ecosystem functions. Steffan's current work includes collaborations with both public and private sectors to devise innovative crop protection strategies. He is particularly focused on biological, cultural, and chemical controls for major cranberry insect pests, such as pheromone-based mating disruption programs and phenological studies on various pests. Additionally, his longer-term research addresses community composition and trophic structure within cranberry ecosystems. This work is critical for understanding how arthropod communities interact within cultivated and wild cranberry populations, especially in the face of climate change. Steffan is also an active member of the Ecological Society of America and the Entomological Society of America.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences