J. Reese Voshell, Jr. Department of Entomology Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 540-231-5707 rvoshell@vt.edu

 Dr. J. Reese Voshell, Jr. is the author of A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America. He holds degrees from Randolph-Macon College (B.S., 1969) and Virginia Tech (Ph.D., Zoology, 1976), and has taught in the Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech since 1976. Dr. Voshell has received numerous research grants to study the effects of pollution and environmental stress on freshwater invertebrates and has been named to the University’s Academy of Teaching Excellence. His 30 years of teaching, outreach, and research have convinced him that people of all ages, educational backgrounds, and personal interests can become fascinated with freshwater invertebrates.

Dr. Voshell is available for field trips, talks illustrated with slides, discussion groups, and book signings.

Topics:

1. Aquatic Invertebrates in K-12 Education: These critters come pre-washed!

2. Aquatic Invertebrates and the Health of Streams: Why It's Important to have    Bugs in your system!

3. The Natural History of Freshwater Invertebrates: What Creepy-crawlies Live in Ponds and Streams and What Do They Do?

Terms:

1. For speaking engagements, the author requests reimbursement of travel expenses.

2. An honorarium is appreciated whenever possible.

3. Invitations to speak should be extended directly to the visiting author.

4. The author’s books will be available for sale on site, either through the author or the sponsoring organization; contact us at 1-800-233-8787 for further information about buying our  books.