Angelita Acebes

Featured on September 10, 2019

Meet Angelita Acebes, entomologist and applied ecologist.

She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Entomology at the University of Georgia – Tifton Campus. Her research focuses on insect biology, behavior and ecology with the goal of developing sustainable and effective management strategies against insects that are detrimental to agricultural production.

She shares: “I am calling all girls/ladies/women out there to please not only pursue STEM fields but also stay in it after getting your degrees! We really, really need more women in these fields! For those who want to talk about my experiences (struggles and triumphs) being a woman in a predominantly male field, please feel free to contact me. I am very, very grateful for the strong women mentors I had along the way! It would be great to return the favor to other aspiring women scientists.”