Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology

Anjel, John, Morgan, Adriane, Skai, Hobson, Dimitra, Pragya & Brooke
Interests: chemical ecology, multitrophic interactions, plant defense

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

Congratulations, Dr. Grunseich! Wishing you the best as you continue your scientific journey @UNLEntomology

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

Congratulations to this hard-working team of Aggie Research Scholars! Rachel, Jack, Jayda, and Gage. We were so fortunate to have you as a part of our lab and are proud of you for your accomplishments. Looking forward to seeing what you will achieve next after graduation.

[Texas A&M Entomology @tamuentomology]

On Monday, May 28, ENTO 424 Insect Ecology Course students hosted a poster session to share the findings from their course research projects. It was open to the public and we had a great turnout of faculty, staff, and students who came to learn about the students’ research.

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

@wsleal2014 Congratulations!

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

Congratulations to Alex and John!

[Texas A&M Entomology @tamuentomology]

Alexandrea Smith, Master's student in Dr. Cecilia Tamborindeguy's lab, received the 2024 Outstanding Graduate Student Award for M.S., & John Grunseich, Ph.D. candidate in both @HelmsLab and Dr. Julio Bernal's lab, received the 2024 Outstanding Graduate Student Award for Ph.D. 👍

[Dr. Xavier Martini - Entomologist @XavierMartini]

Very happy to have this Opinion piece published in Current Opinions in Insect Science with my former mentor Dr. Stelinski. In this mini review we examine plant-pathogen, vector, and secondary consumer interactions. 1/3

https://t.co/OglpfCus4Z

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

Congratulations, Dr. Thompson!

[Morgan Thompson (@entothompson.bsky.social) @EntoThompson]

I graduated!! Endless gratitude to my PhD advisor, Dr. Anjel Helms @HelmsLab, who is an amazing scientist/mentor/friend/colleague. Very thankful for a great experience at @tamuentomology. In January, I will start a postdoc with @karinburghardt @plantinsectppl at @UMDEntomology!

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

A new review just in time for the new year! A fun collaboration with @jesskansperson @predpreysara @ChemicAli_Lab on natural enemy chemical cues in multitrophic interactions:)
https://t.co/E29X7d2Tad

[Morgan Thompson (@entothompson.bsky.social) @EntoThompson]

Excited to share recently published work from my dissertation comparing foliar and root herbivore-induced plant volatiles!! Lots of intriguing patterns emerged, such as stronger volatile induction aboveground than belowground...Check it out!! @HelmsLab https://t.co/PBau79tBs3

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

So grateful for the opportunity to be part of the EPN symposium at ICE 2024. We navigated a typhoon, reconnected with colleagues, and made many new connections. Thank you Raquel and Ayako!

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

Penn State Entomology in Kyoto for ICE 2024! @poan_lin blew us away as usual with an excellent presentation in the chemical ecology early career symposium. @ChingWenTan1 I loved revisiting all the sites with you.

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

Congratulations, @EntoThompson , on your successful dissertation defense this week! We are very proud of everything you have accomplished during your time at @tamuentomology It's also great to see you back in Texas, @marmolejoento

[Texas A&M Entomology @tamuentomology]

Today’s seminar is led by Dr. Dimitra Papantoniou with @HelmsLab on the versatile roles of insects!

#TAMUBugs

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

Congratulations, Morgan! This is a well-deserved honor for all your hard work!

[Morgan Thompson (@entothompson.bsky.social) @EntoThompson]

Very honored to be recognized at this awards ceremony and grateful to be a part of Texas A&M AgriLife! Thank you!

[Texas A&M Entomology @tamuentomology]

Our weekly @tamuentomology seminar speakers are a few of our very own Ph.D. students! @EntoThompson, Jonathan Hernandez and Haley Kennedy. We are excited to hear from each of them today. #TAMUBugs

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

Congratulations, Adriane and Junepyo!

[Texas A&M Entomology @tamuentomology]

We would like to congratulate Adriane Fifield on receiving the 2023 Outstanding M.S. Graduate Student Award and Junepyo Oh on receiving the 2023 Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Student Award! 🎉🎊
#TAMUBugs

[Texas A&M Entomology @tamuentomology]

If you ever try to catch this #TAMUBug of the week, you may notice a sickly-sweet green apple scent. The squash bug is a prey insect and uses this scent to deter predators. See the published article below!

🔗https://t.co/VM6HCyTvlI

#TAMUBugs

(Photos provided by Helms Lab).

[Texas A&M Entomology @tamuentomology]

An exciting job opportunity is now available with @tamuentomology. A Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor of Entomology position in Agricultural Forensics! 🪰

Learn more about this position here: https://t.co/yMJfCdhKh2

#TAMUBugs #TAMUEnto

[Helms Lab - Chemical Ecology @HelmsLab]

Our lab is excited to share some new research linking above and belowground herbivory through plant-plant communication. Congratulations to @EntoThompson Jack, Jayda, Gage, and Rachel for their hard work!

[Morgan Thompson (@entothompson.bsky.social) @EntoThompson]

Through @AggieResearch, I mentored a team of undergrads and we wondered if root-feeding insects affect chemically mediated interactions between plants? To find out, check out our publication! @HelmsLab @tamuentomology
@JackWasTweeting @PlantCellEnvir https://t.co/Xr4nRJE1P5

[Texas A&M Entomology @tamuentomology]

The Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University is pleased to offer travel grants to prospective Ph.D. students, providing a variety of opportunities!

The application deadline is December 4th, 2023!!

See the details here: https://t.co/eaU7QVTsCU
#TAMUBugs #TAMUEnto