Robin P. Marquez
Entomology Graduate Fellow | Insect Biodiversity and Evolution
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Robin P. Marquez
Entomology Graduate Fellow | Insect Biodiversity and Evolution
Robin P. Marquez is a first-year Graduate School Fellow at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, pursuing a PhD in Entomology while investigating the systematics of parasitic wasps.
Robin's research interests were shaped by his previous role as assistant curator of the University of Central Florida (UCF) Collection of Arthropods for almost 3 years, while earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology from UCF. During this time, he was also involved in over 10 projects related to entomological collections, specimen-based research, urban ecology and agricultural ecology with institutions including the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Yale, and the University of Michigan. His research, leadership, and community contributions led to being awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the 2025 Entomological Society of America Alate Award, and UCF's highest student honor (Order of Pegasus).
Throughout his academic and professional roles, Robin combines his communication training and intersectional perspective to improve the inclusion and accessibility of entomology education, outreach, and mentoring.
Robin's research interests were shaped by his previous role as assistant curator of the University of Central Florida (UCF) Collection of Arthropods for almost 3 years, while earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology from UCF. During this time, he was also involved in over 10 projects related to entomological collections, specimen-based research, urban ecology and agricultural ecology with institutions including the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Yale, and the University of Michigan. His research, leadership, and community contributions led to being awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the 2025 Entomological Society of America Alate Award, and UCF's highest student honor (Order of Pegasus).
Throughout his academic and professional roles, Robin combines his communication training and intersectional perspective to improve the inclusion and accessibility of entomology education, outreach, and mentoring.