People

2024

Diversity drives ingenuity and better science. The Dale Lab invites students, post-docs, and staff from all backgrounds, races, genders, and sexual orientations to join us.

Dr. Adam Dale, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Extension Specialist, & Associate Department Chair for Extension

I am broadly interested in plant-insect interactions and using ecological principles to develop arthropod management strategies in urban landscapes.

Ph: 352-273-3976
Em: agdale@ufl.edu
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdale10
Twitter: @adamGdale

Staff

Armando Padilla – Laboratory Technician II

I believe insects are fun and not scary. I love sports and enjoy being outside (when it’s not hot).

Daniel Rhodes, M.S. – Laboratory Research Assistant

I’m interested in urban and tropical entomology, insect ecology, and arthropod biodiversity. My research has focused on how landscape characteristics and socioeconomic factors influence insect pests and urban tree health. I’m particularly interested in insect–plant interactions, systematics, taxonomy, and the diversity of insects across natural and urban ecosystems. Outside of work, I enjoy being outdoors and exploring nature through fishing, paddling, and photography.

Graduate students

Jesse Baker, M.S. – Ph.D. Student

Minor Solano Gutierrez, M.S. – Ph.D. Candidate

I am passionate about studying insect ecology and diversity, with a particular focus on herbivorous insects and their natural enemies in urban landscapes. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, hiking, and reading fantasy books.

Helena Jolly – M.S. Student

I am passionate about studying plant-insect interactions to develop ecologically based ornamental plant and pest management strategies. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, camping, and appreciating the native plants and insects of the Southeast.

Undergraduate students

Matthew Sanders – Undergraduate Research Assistant

David Laplante – Undergraduate Research Assistant

Lab Alumni

Jeremy Rhoden – Distance M.S. degree, 2025
Bernie Mach – Post-doctoral Associate, 2021-2024
Vashti Tatman – M.S. degree, 2024
Sacha Glynn – UF IFAS Undergraduate Intern & Research Assistant, 2022-24
William Long – Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2022-23
Victoria Hernandez – UF IFAS Undergraduate Intern, 2022
James “Louis” Pinkney IV – M.S. degree, 2022
Katherine “Casey” Carroll – M.S. degree, 2022
Kaydie McCormick – Distance M.S. degree, 2021
Matthew Borden – Doctorate of Plant Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, 2020
Rebecca Perry – M.S. degree, 2020
Matthew Borden – M.S. degree, 2020
Nicole Benda – Post-doctoral Associate, 2017-2020
Ava Joy Cockey – IFAS Emerging Scholars Program Intern, 2019
Tanner Felbinger – IFAS Undergraduate Research Intern, 2017-2019
Grace Cope – University Scholars Program Intern, 2017-2019
Brianna Whitman – M.S. degree, 2018
Pablo Allen – Post-doctoral Associate, 2017-18
Larissa LaForest – University Scholars Program Intern, 2017-18
Ethan Doherty – M.S. degree, 2018