Grants and Awards

Research Grants

The following are grants awarded to fund research projects. These funds are typiclly awarded by university or government organizations.

Kerner, L., C.R.R. Hooks. 2023 - 2024. Planting Red Clover to Recruit Natural Enemies in the Fight Against Invading Insect Pests in Cantaloupe Crops. UMD Sustainability Fund Grant. $14,400.

Kerner, L., Huot, O., Whitfield, K. 2019. Peregrinus maidis prefers maize plants infected with Maize mosaic virus. Kelman Scholarship Grant Program. $4,000.

Kerner, L., Parsons, S., Frank, S. 2017 - 2018. Comparing the Degree of Biodiversity and Herbivory in the Urban Environment on Native Versus Non-native Plants. Undergraduate Research Grant. $2,000.

Awards and Travel Grants

The following are grants awarded to fund travel opportunities related to research opportunities. These funds are typiclly awarded by universities.

Jacob K. Goldhaber Travel Grant (November 2024)
CMNS Dean’s Fellowship Award (June 2022): outstanding credentials and promise as an entomologist.