1998 ESA North Central Branch Meeting Abstract
162 THE LAST 100 YEARS - THE VIEW FROM MY BICYCLE; C.V.RILEY. J. K. Wangberg, Department of Plant, Soil & Insect Sciences, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071
In a historical portrayal of the famous 19th century entomologist, Charles Valentine Riley, some of the greatest accomplishments and contributions to the science of entomology are chronicled. Among the achievements discussed are 1) his important roles in organizing research and management strategies for the devastating locust plagues in the western United States during the 1870's, 2) his monumental efforts in publishing studies on noxious and beneficial insects in the now famous Missouri Reports and the Reports of the Entomological Commission, 3) his leadership role in saving the French wine industry from the grape phylloxera, and 4) his pioneering efforts in biological control and saving the California citrus industry from the cottony cushion scale. The historical portrayal is embellished with some vignettes about his family, his manner of dress and sometimes eccentric behavior, and special artistic talents. Interspersed in the historical accounts are interpretations of how C.V. Riley may have reacted to the symposium theme, Changing Technology - Insect Management, and specific commentaries on novel insecticides, the EPA, administrators, insect molecular techniques, pollinator management, and transgenic crops. In the concluding remarks the audience is implored "to embrace our discipline's rich history and appreciate the foundations on which the advances and changing technology are based. It shall always be important to move ahead within the context of where we have been."
This paper will be presented on Wednesday.
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