Our Mission

The Social Committee of the UC Riverside Department of Entomology is a dedicated group of faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and researchers tasked with organizing regular gatherings that foster collegiality and community within our department. We plan coffee hours, First Fridayโ€“style events, and other department-wide activities. Members coordinate volunteer contributions, manage event logistics, and work together to ensure the committee fulfills its goal of creating meaningful social opportunities for everyone in the Department of Entomology.

Why We're Here

Build Community

Create connections across labs, fostering collaboration and friendship

Regular Gatherings

Organize consistent social events like coffee hours and seasonal celebrations

Support Research

Facilitate informal knowledge exchange through social interactions

Committee Members

Luciano Cosme

Luciano Cosme

Chair

Faculty

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Bodil N Cass

Bodil N Cass

Member

Faculty

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Hollis Woodard

Hollis Woodard

Member

Faculty

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Andrรฉ Luiz Torres

Andrรฉ Luiz Torres

Member

Assistant Project Scientist

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Paul F Rugman-Jones

Paul F Rugman-Jones

Member

Associate Project Scientist

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Pol Sarkar

Pol Sarkar

Member

Assistant Specialist

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Jorge Mora

Member

Graduate Student

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Jordan Reyes

Member

Graduate Student

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