Worked on evaluating the direct and indirect effects of selected entomopathogenic fungi (Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria Bassiana isolates on Fall armyworm parasitoids in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:

Maintained FAW, Cotesia icipe, Telenomus remus, and Trichogramma insect colonies, including feeding, watering, and monitoring their health and development.
Prepared and maintained pure cultures of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria Bassiana entomopathogenic fungi, including inoculating and sub-culturing fungal strains on appropriate growth media. Monitoring fungal growth and viability, and maintaining a well-organized fungal culture collection.
Collected and recorded data related to insect rearing, such as insect survival, growth rates, reproduction, and behavior.
Assisted in designing and setting up experiments, including preparing experimental setups, collecting and organizing materials, and ensuring equipment and supplies are properly calibrated and available.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of the laboratory, including regular cleaning of equipment, glassware, and workspaces.
Assisted in analyzing data collected from experiments using R statistical software.
Conducting literature reviews to stay up-to-date with the latest research in entomology, insect-rearing techniques, and related fields to inform experimental design and protocols.
Assisted other team members or researchers in their projects as needed, and effectively communicated and collaborated with team members to achieve research goals.