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Announcement: Grayson Tung Joins RCE as Senior Coordinator for the Pesticide Safety Education Program

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Announcement by Dina Fonseca, professor and chair of the Department of Entomology, and director of the Center for Vector Biology

Grayson Tung, Senior Coordinator for the Pesticide Safety Education Program, RCE.

We are pleased to announce that Grayson Tung has joined Rutgers Cooperative Extension as the new Senior Coordinator for the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP).

Tung recently completed his Ph.D. in Entomology at Rutgers University. During his Ph.D., which was partly funded by an NSF graduate research fellowship in insect physiology, he nonetheless amassed extensive experience in teaching, outreach, and student mentorship. He developed instructional laboratory materials, organized insect collecting trips, and delivered guest lectures on topics including insect biology, physiology, and mosquito biology. 
 
He has also been deeply involved in mentoring undergraduate students in research and has contributed extensively to outreach activities across Rutgers and the broader community. His efforts have included presentations for prospective students, school outreach programs, Rutgers Day activities, and mentorship programs supporting undergraduate education and career development in entomology. In recognition of these contributions, Tung received the 2026 SGS Graduate Student Excellence in Leadership and Teaching Award.

As Senior Coordinator of PSEP, he will help lead statewide educational and certification programs for pesticide applicators across New Jersey. The Rutgers Pesticide Safety Education Program provides training and educational resources to farmers, landscapers, pest management professionals, mosquito control personnel, and other stakeholders to support safe, effective, and legally compliant pesticide use throughout the state. 

Tung brings strong expertise in insect biology, applied entomology, education, and public engagement. We are excited to welcome him to Rutgers and look forward to the many contributions he will make to Rutgers Cooperative Extension and New Jersey integrated pest and mosquito management.

Please join us in welcoming Grayson Tung to Rutgers University!

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