Office: Maricopa Agricultural Center
37860 W. Smith-Enke Road
Maricopa, AZ 85239-3101
Phone: (520) 568-2273
Mobile: (520) 705-2410
Home: (480) 838-9181
Email: langston@ag.arizona.edu
Fax: (520) 568-2556 |
Education:
1974 - Ph.D. University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Major: Entomology Minor: Plant Science
Dissertation Title: Influence of genetics on diapause termination and biological characteristics of the pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella, Sanders
Major Professor: Dr. T. F. Watson
1970 - Master of Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Major: Entomology
Thesis Title: Laboratory studies on the aphid parasite, Aphelinus nigritus, Howard
Major Professor: Dr. R. D. Eikenbary
1967 - Bachelor of Science, Southwestern State College, Weatherford, Oklahoma
Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry |
Field of Specialization |
Administrative responsibilities since 1997 have specialized in providing leadership and direction as to the development and use of an agricultural research center and related University facilities.
During the previous 23 years, Extension educational programs in Entomology focused on suggesting, initiating, and implementing insect management techniques in agriculture and the urban environment.
Programs were identified, planned, and designed to transfer research based technology and information to the user clientele and the general public.
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Professional societies: |
Entomology Society of America (ESA)
Epsilon Sigma Phi-Honorary Extension Society (President of Arizona Chapter, 1989)
National County Agricultural Agents Association (President of Arizona Association, 1985)
Arizona Landscape Contractors Association (Honorary Member)
Arizona Nursery Association (Honorary Member)
Arizona Pest Control Association (Honorary Member) |
Employment history: |
| 1997-present |
Superintendent, Maricopa Agricultural Center, University of Arizon |
| 1995-1997 |
Entomology Extension Specialist (90% Extension/10% Research), Entomology Department and Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona, Maricopa Agricultural Center
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| 1980-1995 |
Entomology Extension Specialist (100% Extension) Continuing Appointment) Entomology Department and Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona
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| 1974-1980 |
Entomology Extension Specialist (100% Extension) Entomology Department and Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona
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| 1971-1974 |
Research Associate, Entomology Department, University of Arizona
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| 1970-1971 |
Graduate Research Associate, Entomology Department, University of Arizona
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| 1967-1970 |
Graduate Research Assistant, Oklahoma State University
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1965-1968
summers |
Salesman, Southwestern Company, Nashville, Tennessee. Provided income to complete B.S. degree plus invaluable for the development of communication skills.
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| 1964-1967 |
Laboratory Teaching Assistant, (Entomology, Zoology, Physiology and Ecology courses), Southwestern State College, Weatherford, Oklahoma.
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| Previous to 1964 |
Reared on family owned cattle, cotton, wheat, and alfalfa farming operation near Chickasha, Oklahoma. |
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