Professor of Entomology and
 Assistant Director, Connecticut Cooperative Extension System
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.  

Education:

University of Massachusetts, Ph.D., Entomology, 1978           
University of Massachusetts, M.S., Entomology, 1974
Ottawa University, B.A., Biology, 1970           

Assistant Director, ConnecticutCooperative Extension System (CCES), University of Connecticut, Storrs.  1995 – Present.
Professor of Entomology, Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs.  1995 - Present. 
Acting Assistant Director, CCES,University of Connecticut, Storrs.  September 1993 - March 1995. 
Associate Professor of Entomology, Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs. 1985 - 1995. 
Associate Professor of Entomology in-Residence, Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut. 1983 -1985. 
Assistant Professor of Entomology in-Residence, Department of Plant Science, University of Connecticut. 1977 -1983. 

Teaching expertise is in the areas of integrated pest management (IPM), entomology, insect pest management on vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops and landscapes.   Expertise also includes Extension administration, leadership, program development and evaluation, and scholarship of engagement.

Selected Publications 

Adams, R., E. Alger, D. Colberg, B. Dworken, and B. Wilbur.  2006.  Risk management guidelines for University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System employees and volunteers.  University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System Publication, Storrs, CT.  12 pp.

Adams, R.G., R.M. Harrell, D.J. Maddy, and D.J. Weigel.  2005.  A diversified portfolio of scholarship:  The making of a successful Extension educator.  Journal of Extension.  43(4): 7 pp.

Boucher, T.J., R. Ashley, and R. Adams, Jr.  2005.  Quantifying pepper maggot (Diptera: Tephritidae) oviposition and infestation over time.  Journal of Economic Entomology.  98 (2):  350 – 357.

Adams, R.G., R.M. Harrell, D.J. Maddy, and D.J. Weigel.  2003.  The scholarship of Extension: Implementing Extension’s Vision for the 21st Century.  Extension Committee on Policy (ECOP) Personnel and Organizational Development Committee (PODC) White Paper.  7 pp.

Harrell, R.M., R.G. Adams, D.J. Maddy, and D.J. Weigel.  2003.  Packaging

yourself as an Extension professional.  National Aquaculture Extension Conference, Tucson, AZ.  Extended Abstracts.  69 – 73.

Adams, R.G.  2002.  Criteria guidelines, promotion, tenure and reappointment, Department of Extension, University of Connecticut.  University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.  Revised, as needed.  10 pp.

Boucher, T.J., R.A. Ashley, R.G. Adams, and T.F. Morris.  2001.  Effect of trap position, habitat, and height on the capture of pepper maggot flies (Diptera: Tephritidae).  Journal of Economic Entomology. 94 (2): 455-461.

Ellis, D. R., K. Guillard, and R. G. Adams.  2001. Managing Weeds in Broccoli with Purslane Living Mulch.  The IPM Practitioner.  23 (10):  1-9.

Ellis, D. R., K. Guillard, and R. G. Adams.  2000.  Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) as a living mulch in broccoli production.  American Journal of Alternative Agriculture.  15 (2): 50 - 59.

Ellis, D. R., D. R. Prokrym, and R. G. Adams.  1999.  Exotic lady beetle survey in Northeastern United States: Hippodamia variegata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).  Entomology News.  110: 73-84.

Adams, R.G. and J.C. Clark [Eds.].  1995.  Northeast Sweet Corn Production and Integrated Pest Management Manual.  Connecticut Cooperative Extension System, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.  Publication 95-18.  120 pp.

Boucher, T.J. and R.G. Adams.  1995.  Chapter 18: Pesticide Application Equipment.  In: Northeast Sweet Corn Production and Integrated Pest Management Manual.  Adams. R. G. and J. C. Clark (Eds.).  Connecticut Cooperative Extension System, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.  103 – 106.

• Extension Journal, Inc., Board Member and Treasurer; Member, Executive Committee; Member, Finance Committee.  2006 – Present.
• Extension Journal, Inc., Board Member and Editorial Committee, Member.  2004 – 2006.
• Northeast Extension Directors’ Award of Excellence Selection Committee, Member.  2000 - 2003, 2005.
• Personnel and Organizational Development Committee (PODC), Member.  A national committee of the Extension Committee on Policy (ECOP).  Served as a representative of the Northeast Extension Directors.  2000 - 2002.
• National IPM Task Force, Member.  1995 -1996.
• Program Leadership Committee, Member.  A national committee of (ECOP); representative of the Northeast Extension Directors. 1994 -1996.
• Northeast Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinators, Chair.   1988-1991.
• Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch,  Member and Chair,several committees from 1982-1995 including:Auditing (member & chair); Awards and Recognition (member & chair); Employment (member & chair); Insect Detection, Evaluation & Prediction (member); Local Arrangements (member & chair); Meeting Site Selection (member); Nominations (member & chair); Program (member); and Registration & Hospitality (member).

• Epsilon Sigma Phi, CT. Branch, member.  1977 – Present.
• Epsilon Sigma Phi, CT Branch, Rookie of the Year, 1980.  For high achievement in Extension with less than five years of service.
• Sigma Xi, elected member.  1978 – Present.
• Gamma Sigma Delta, elected member.  1979 – Present.
• Tenure Awarded, University of Connecticut, September 1, 1990.