The 2005 ESA Annual Meeting and Exhibition
December 15-18, 2005
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Saturday, December 17, 2005
D0432

Peace Corps experience leading to a career in entomology

John L. Petersen, drjack3@hotmail.com, Florida A&M University, CESTA/PHEREC, 4000 Frankford Avenue, Panama City, FL

Participation in the Onchocerciasis Control Program in West Africa during the 1960's as a young Peace Corps Volunteer provided rich experiences that contributed significantly to a career in entomology. Vintage photographs and accounts of personal experiences will illustrate the poster. Up to date information on current opportunities in the Peace Corps and Masters International programs will be provided.


Species 1: Diptera Simuliidae Simulium damnosum (black fly)
Keywords: onchocerciasis

Poster (.pdf format, 291.0 kb)
Poster (.pdf format, 291.0 kb)

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