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LeeAnn Bennett

Research Assistant -- Entomological Specialist

Kansas Biological Survey

Contact Information
Phone: cell/voice: (785) 550-5572; office (785) 864-1553
Fax: (785) 864-1537
E-mail: lbennett@ku.edu
Office: Room #41 Higuchi Hall

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Download: Curriculum Vitae (.doc)

Specialty: Aquatic entomology, insect taxonomy

Background:

1986 - Bachelor of Arts (Major: General Biology), University of Kansas
1992 - Bachelor of Arts (Major: Psychology), University of Kansas
2000 - Master of Biology (Emphasis: Entomology), University of Kansas

Current research interests: Aquatic entomology, insect behavior and taxonomy. LeeAnn sorts, identifies, and curates aquatic invertebrate specimens collected during research field projects. Develops databases for field data collection. Enters field data into databases and provides graphical and statistical analysis of data trends. Trains and supervises students in insect identification and field data analysis. Coordinates preparation, revision, and editing of scientific and technical publications. Updates taxonomy in invertebrate collection database and organizes locality collection information. Conducts literature searches.