1. Bloese, J.B. & Wright, M. 2023. Hawaii Extension Implementation Project. WERA 1017. Sept. 6. 2023. Homer, AK, USA.

2. Bloese, J.B. 2023. The beneficial effects of soluble silicon fertilizer as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tool on epiphytic plants in Hawaii floriculture industry. Pacific Branch Entomological Society of America (ESA). April 4, 2023. Seattle, WA. 

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3. McCarty, C. & Bloese, J.B. 2023. Examining the effects of soluble silicon fertilizer on Fusarium spp. in Hawaii Dendrobium orchid. Pacific Branch Entomological Society of America (ESA). April 4, 2023. Seattle, WA.  

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4. Bloese, J.B. & Wright, M. 2022. Hawaii Update. 10th International IPM Symposium: WERA 1017 – 2022. Denver, CO, USA. Feb.28- March 1. https://ipmsymposium.org/2022/program.html

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5. Porter, R., Lichty, J., Galanti, R. and Bloese, J.B. 2021. Utilizing soluble silicon fertilizer to augment traditional Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for Hawaii dendrobium growers. [abstract] In Proceedings of the Pacific Branch of Entomological Society of America Branch Meeting; 2021 April 5-7; Virtual EAS, 2021. Abstract nr. 154219.  https://esa.confex.com/esa/2021eb/meetingapp.cgi/Search/0?sort=Relevance&size=10&page=1&searchterm=Bloese

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6. Kow, T., DuPonte, M., and Bloese, J.B. 2021. Examining the effects of a novel biostimulant on production parameters and pest complexes in Hawaii anthuriums. . Pacific Branch Entomological Society of America (ESA). Virtual. https://esa.confex.com/esa/2021eb/meetingapp.cgi/Search/0?sort=Relevance&size=10&page=1&searchterm=Bloese

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7. Bloese, J.B.,  & Lichty, J. 2020. Silicon-mediated anthurium and dendrobium plant resistance to Thrips palmi (Thysanoptera: Thripidae): Effects of silicon amendment as an integrated pest management tool. Entomological Society of America (ESA), Annual Meeting, Virtual. https://www.eventscribe.com/2020/entomology2020/searchGlobal.asp

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8. Bloese, J.B. 2019. ““Understanding Evolution and the Origin of Species in the Art Studio” (10 minute podium presentation).  Clubes de Ciencia and Tres Art Collection collaboration to form Where Art Technology and Science (WATS) meet. Conference, workshop & retreat.

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9. Bloese, J.B. 2019.  Symposium Organizer. Innovative Technologies and Methods in Integrated Pest Management. Entomological Society of America (ESA) Pacific Branch Meeting, San Diego, CA. Proposed, planned, organized, moderated for 8 speakers at symposium. https://esa.confex.com/esa/2019pb/meetingapp.cgi/Session/35335

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10. Bloese, J.B., Goding, K., Gofrey, L.D. 2019. “Insights into the practical use of biological controls in California rice”.  (20 minute podium presentation) Entomological Society of America (ESA) Pacific Branch Meeting, San Diego, CA. https://esa.confex.com/esa/2019pb/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/141746

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11. Bloese, J.B., Afzal, M. 2018. 287:10-min: P-IE, IPM, Field Crops. Moderator. Entomological Society of America (ESA), Annual Meeting. https://esa.confex.com/esa/2018/meetingapp.cgi/Session/33922

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12. Bloese, J.B., Goding, K.M, Godfrey, L.D. 2018. “Exploring the relationship between temperature and growth rate for tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) and its implications for California rice farmers.” (10 minute podium presentation)  Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  https://esa.confex.com/esa/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/125546

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13. Bloese, J.B., 2018. “A retrospective examination of Integrated Pest Management of Tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) in California rice.” (60 minute podium presentation) Essig Entomology Seminar Series, University of California, Berkeley.

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14. Bloese, J.B., Goding, M., Espino, L., & Godfrey, L.D. 2018. “Understanding field dynamics of using mosquito fish (Gambusia spp.) and predatory beetles (hydrophilid & dytisid spp.) as biocontrols on tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) in California rice.”  (12 minute podium presentation) Entomological Society of America (ESA) Pacific Branch Meeting, Reno, NV. https://www.entsoc.org/sites/default/files/files/2018_Pacific_Branch_Meeting_Program_Book.pdf. Pg.27.

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15. Bloese, J.B., 2017. “Evaluating new chemical and biological management tactics for Tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) in California rice.” (10 minute podium presentation) Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. https://esa.confex.com/esa/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Search/0?sort=Relevance&size=10&page=1&searchterm=Bloese

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16. Bloese, J.B., Espino, L., Goding, M., & Godfrey, L.D. 2017. “Fire or Flood: what is their effect on tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus)?” (Lightning talk, 3 minute podium presentation) Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. https://esa.confex.com/esa/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/125600

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17. Bloese, J.B. 2017.  Bottom-Up Control Tactics - The Foundation & Future of IPM Symposium.  (20 minute podium presentation) “An alternative perspective to the bottom-up approach in IPM research management.” Entomological Society of America (ESA) Pacific Branch Meeting, Portland, OR

https://www.entsoc.org/sites/default/files/files/2017_PB_Program_Book.pdf/ pg. 23 & 28.

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18. Bloese, J.B., Espino, L., Goding, K., & Godfrey, L.D. 2017. “Fire or Flood: The efficacy of cultural management practices on tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) populations dynamics in California rice.” (10 minute podium presentation) Entomological Society of America (ESA) Pacific Branch Meeting, Portland, OR. https://www.entsoc.org/sites/default/files/files/2017_PB_Program_Book.pdf pg. 23 & 28.

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19. Godfrey, L.D., Espino, L., Mohammad-Amir, A., Bloese, J.B., and Goding, K.M. 2016. "New IPM tactics and tools for management of key invertebrate pests in Californian rice." In 2016 International Congress of Entomology. ESA. https://www.entsoc.org/sites/default/files/ICE-2016-Program-Book.pdf pg. 192. & 449.

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20. Bloese, J.B., Espino, L., Goding, K., Rice, S., & Godfrey, L.D. 2016. “Developing a monitoring protocol using geostatistical Kriging to characterize the spatial distribution of tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) in California rice fields. (15 minute podium presentation). International Congress of Entomology, Orlando, FL. https://www.entsoc.org/sites/default/files/ICE-2016-Program-Book.pdf pg. 192. & 449.

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21. Bloese, J.B, Espino, L., Goding, K. & Godfrey, L.D. 2015. “Developing integrated pest management practices for tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) in California rice fields.”  (15 minute podium presentation) Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. https://www.entsoc.org/PDF/2015/2015_ESA_Annual_Meeting_Program.pdf pg. 150.

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22. Bloese, J.B. 2015. Debate topic: “What is the single best tool for managing insects?”  Graduate Student Debates. Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN.  (Debate Team.  1st Place in Division, 2nd Place overall). https://www.entsoc.org/PDF/2015/2015_ESA_Annual_Meeting_Program.pdf

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23. Bloese, J.B, & Boyd., E. 2013. “Understanding the ecological impact of an unknown predacious mite (Balaustium sp., Acari: Erythraeidae) in Northern California almond and walnut orchards.”  Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting. Poster Presentation, Austin, TX. https://esa.confex.com/esa/2013/webprogram/Paper78729.html

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24. Bloese, J.B. 2013. “Four hands are better than two: Making the case for collaboration as seen through the glass studio”.  (Oral presentation)  California State University (CSU) State-wide Graduate Research Competition (I was the only undergraduate to present).  Qualified for Semi-Finals at California State University Chico, and one of five to qualify for Finals at California State University, Pomona, CA.

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25. Bloese, J.B., & Boyd., E. 2012. “Evaluation of captured navel orangeworm, Amyelois transitella (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), by a novel kairomone-baited trap.”  (15 minute podium presentation) Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual Meeting, Knoxville, TX. https://esa.confex.com/esa/2012/webprogram/Paper67599.html

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26. Bloese, J.B., & Boyd, E. 2012. “Efficacy of a novel baited trap at capturing gravid navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella).”  (12 minute podium presentation) Entomological Society of America (ESA) Pacific Branch meeting- Portland, OR (1st Place in Undergraduate Research Competition). https://esa.confex.com/esa/2012pb/webprogram/Paper62915.html

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27. Bloese, J.B.,  & Boyd, E. 2012. “Efficacy of novel baited trap at capturing gravid navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella).” Oral presentation) California State University (CSU) State-wide Graduate Research Competition (I was the only undergraduate to present). Qualified for Semi-Finals at California State University Chico, and one of five to qualify for Finals at California State University, Long Beach.

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1. Bloese, J.B. 2023. Big Island Breeders & Growers Forum. Board Participant. Nov. 9, 2023. In Person. Komohana Research and Extension Center, Hilo. HI.

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2. Bloese, J.B., 2023. Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA) Research Webinar. "Ornamental Pest Management Update". Oct.26, 2023. Komohana Research and Extension Center, Hilo, HI.

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3. Bloese, J.B. 2023. GoFarm.  "Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles and Concepts. Virtual Webinar. Sept. 26, 2023. 

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4. Bloese, J.B., 2023. Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii (LICH) Conference. "The beneficial effects of silicon fertilizer as an IPM tool". Sept. 14, 2023. Honolulu Convention Center, Oahu, HI.

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5. Bloese, J.B. 2023. Nutrien Educational Conference. "The beneficial effects of silicon fertilizer as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tool." July, 17, 2023. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Conference Room. Hilo, HI.

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6. Bloese, J.B., 2023. Master Gardeners Class. "Integrated Pest Management for Master Gardeners". May 16, 2023. Keaau, HI.

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7. Bloese, J.B. 2022. Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA) Research Seminar. “Significant Export Pests of Hawai’i Ornamentals & Silicon Trial Update.” In-person. Komohana Research and Extension Center. Oct. 30, 2022. Hilo, HI.

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8. Bloese, J.B. 2022. Big Island Breeders & Growers Forum. Board Participant. August 12, 2022. In Person. Komohana Research and Extension Center, Hilo. HI.

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9.  Bloese, J.B. 2022. Kona Cacao Association. “Integrated Pest Management for Cacao in Hawaii.” Big Island Chocolate Festival. May 13, 2022. In-Person Event, Marriott Waikoloa, HI.

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10.Bloese, J.B., 2022. CTAHR Ornamental Field Day. "Pesticide Application: PPE & Rate Calculations". In-person. Waiakea Research Station. May, 12, 2022. . Hilo HI.

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11. Bloese, J.B., 2022. CTAHR Ornamental Field Day. "Tank Mixing: Do's, Don't and the benefit of Jar Tests". In-person. Waiakea Research Station. May, 12, 2022. . Hilo HI.

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12. Bloese, J.B. 2021. Hamakua Harvest INC. IPM class. “IPM: Insect identification, monitoring & management” In-person. July. 17, 2022. Honokaa, HI. Http://hamakuaharvest.org/

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13. Bloese, J.B. 2021. Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA) Grower Board Meeting. “Introduction and how-to presentation on MyIPM app prototype.” Virtual/Online. Nov. 17, 2021. Hilo, HI.

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14. Bloese, J.B. 2021. CTAHR 1st Annual Ornamental Crop Field Day. “Efficacy of silicon fertilizer for control of thrips in dendrobium”. Oral Presentation. Sept. 30, 2021. Hilo, HI.

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15. Bloese, J.B. 2021. CTAHR 1st Annual Ornamental Crop Field Day. “Utilization of silicon fertilizer as part of an IPM strategy for thrips management in anthuriums”. Oral Presentation. Sept. 30, 2021. Hilo, HI.

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16. Bloese, J.B. 2021. Hawai’i Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA) Research Seminar. “Resistance management of various thrips pests of Hawaii ornamentals”. Virtual/Online. Sept. 29, 2021. Hilo, HI.

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17.  Bloese, J.B, Galanti, R., Lutgen, H., & J., Keach. 2021. “Sanitation and cultural management practices of Hawaii floriculture and nursery crops.” Virtual/Online. July, 6, 2021. Hilo, HI.

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18. Bloese, J.B. 2021. Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA) Grower Board Meeting. “Examining chemical control options for thrips and examining resistant populations.” Virtual/Online. Feb. 18, 2021. Hilo, HI.

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19. Bloese, J.B. 2020. Lunch and Learn Presentation. “Bottom-Up Management Strategies and Art-Science Collaborations: What do they have in common?” Virtual/Online. Hilo, HI.

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20.Bloese, J.B. 2020. Hawai’i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Pesticide Branch, Research Seminar. “Significant Export Pests of Hawai’i Ornamentals” Virtual/Online. Hilo, HI.

21. Bloese, J.B. 2020. Hawai’i Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA) Research Seminar. “Preliminary Results of Silicon Trial and Significant Export Pests of Hawaii Ornamentals”. Virtual/Online. Hilo, HI.

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22. Bloese, J.B., 2020. Science Café. Clubes de Ciencia. “Approaches and Collaborations in Science Art” Virtual/Online. Hilo, HI.

23. Bloese, J.B., 2020. Lunch and Learn Presentation. “1+1=3: Exploring the synergistic effects of interdisciplinary experimentation & collaboration: application, research & experiences”. Komohana Research and Extension Center (KREC), Hilo, HI.

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24. Bloese, J.B. 2017. Rice Field Day.  Research Poster. “A closer examination of cultural management tactics for tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) in California rice”. Poster & abstract. Rice Field Day Booklet, Rice Experiment Station, Biggs, CA.

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25. Bloese, J.B. 2017. Rice Growers Meetings. Oral Presentations at several meetings. “Rice Arthropod Update.” Colusa, Willows, Yuba City, and Richvale, CA.

26. Bloese, J.B. 2016. Rice Field Day. Research Poster. “Evaluating the effects of chemical and cultural management practices on the population dynamics of tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) in California rice.” Poster & abstract. Rice Field Day Booklet, Rice Experiment Station, Biggs, CA.

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27. Bloese, J.B. 2015. Rice Field Day. Research Poster. “Exploring factors affecting tadpole shrimp (Triops longicaudatus) biology and population dynamics.” Poster & abstract. Rice Field Day Booklet, Rice Experiment Station, Biggs, CA.

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1. Bloese, J.B., & A. Schiffner. 2022. Workshop Presentation for Excellence in Teaching Fellows Program. "Interdisciplinarity". May, 18, 2022. Virtual/online. Hilo, HI.

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2. Bloese, J.B. AG 100. 2021. “Landscape diversification and agricultural intensification”. Nov. 16, 2021. Virtual/Online. Hilo, HI.

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3. Bloese, J.B. & A. Schiffner. 2021. UH Gen Ed Curriculum Design Team. “Interdisciplinarity: The Past, Present and Future of Higher Education”. July, 19, 2021. Virtual/Online. Hilo, HI.

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4. Bloese, J.B. 2021. CTAHR Dean & Associate Vice President of Academic Programs & Policies. “Incorporating Art-Science Fusion Classes into the General Education curriculum at University of Hawaii at Manoa”. May 28th, 2021. Virtual/Online. Hilo, HI.

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5. Bloese, J.B. 2021. CTAHR Dean & Associate Dean Meeting. “Incorporating Art-Science Fusion Classes into the General Education curriculum at University of Hawaii at Manoa”. May 10th, 2021. Virtual/Online. Hilo, HI.

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6.  Bloese, J.B. PEPS 410. 2021. “Exploring the mechanisms involved in silicon-mediated resistance to herbivorous insects and plant pathogens”. Feb. 22, 2021. Virtual/Online, Hilo, HI.

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