Robert J. Barney Education B.S., Zoology, University of Illinois, 1974 M.S., Zoology, Eastern Illinois University, 1977 Ph.D., Entomology, University of Kentucky, 1985 rbarney@gwmail.kysu.edu

Focus

• Associate Research Director, Kentucky State University - Administrative appointment (80%) to provide leadership and direction at an HBCU land-grant institution for 25 scientists conducting research in three program areas: Plant and Soil Science; Human Nutrition and Health; and Rural Development. Responsibilities include coordination and oversight of proposal and grant development; managing $2,000,000 budget; reporting; and assessment and evaluation of personnel and projects.
• Co-Investigator - Research appointment (20%) in Plant and Soil Science Area to collaborate in projects concerning integrated pest management of agricultural pests with emphasis on biological control, landscape ecology, pest movement, and small farms.
• Assistant Professor, Adjunct; University of Kentucky - Appointment serves as a linkage between the two land-grant universities in Kentucky and provides the opportunity to supervise graduate students and interact with colleagues.

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