Café Scientifique Central Valley

Brought to you by Fresno Discovery Center, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno State’s College of Science & Math, and Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden.

Join us the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden in downtown Fresno. Grab a drink, hang out with fellow curious minds, and hear from local scientists about their latest research.

Tune in on 4th Thursdays:
Catch a sneak peek interview with our next Café Sci presenter on 88.1 KFCF at 3pm every 4th Thursday of the month.

THIS MONTH:

Date: June 3rd, 2025 at 7pm.

Cost: FREE!

Place: Tioga Sequoia at 745 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721

Speaker: Joshua Reger
PhD Candidate, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside

Straight out of a Steinbeck novel, Joshua moved from Indiana to California in 2016. He was first introduced to entomology and agriculture while working with citrus as a research associate at the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center in Exeter, CA. He went on to earn a master’s degree in plant science at Fresno State and is now pursuing a PhD in entomology at UC Riverside. His graduate work, based at the UC Kearney Research and Extension Center in Parlier, focuses on the behavior and control of navel orangeworm in tree nut crops.

Topic: The Moth’s Food Pyramid: How Nutrition Affects Insect Pests

Moths are among the most diverse (and destructive) insect groups on the planet, with hundreds of species known to harm crops. But what if understanding what they eat could help us better manage them?

Joshua Reger explores how nutrition shapes the life and behavior of one of California agriculture’s most notorious pests: the navel orangeworm. His research applies principles from both nutritional and landscape ecology to develop smarter, more sustainable pest management strategies.

Café Scientifique Central Valley meets every first Tuesday at 7 PM. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a thought-provoking evening with fellow science enthusiasts!
🍻 Must be 21+ to drink
🎟 FREE event—no registration required

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