PhD Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University, 2008
MS Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University, 2003
BS Zoology, Adams State University, 1994
AS Saint Gregory's University, 1991
Evolution of social parasitism in ants
Phylogenetics
Chemical ecology
ENTMLGY 1100 Exploring Entomology
ENTMLGY 1260 Introductory Insect Field Biology
ENTMLGY 2400 Evaluating Evidence
ENTMLGY 3330 Social Insects
ENTMLGY 4000/1 General Entomology & Laboratory
ENTMLGY 4191 Internship Experiences in Entomology
ENTMLGY 4600 Introduction to Insect Science
Dr. Joe Raczkowski received his Ph.D. in evolution, ecology, and organismal biology from The Ohio State University in 2008, began lecturing for the Department of Entomology in 2009, and was promoted to assistant professor of professional practice in 2016. Dr. Raczkowski serves the department as instructor for several courses, coordinating academic advisor, internship coordinator, advisor to the undergraduate entomology student organization (Chrysalis), coach of the Entomology Games Team, and recruiter. Dr. Raczkowski emphasizes scientific literacy in his courses, and he has collaboratively developed scientific literacy modules for inclusion in other entomology courses. In 2024, Dr. Raczkowski received the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching at The Ohio State University, and the CFAES Rodney F. Plimpton Distinguished Early Career Teacher Award.