College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Entomology

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News

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  New climate resiliency program to address long-term plant agriculture challenges in Michigan

  Published on February 1, 2024
  The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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  MSU hires new farm manager for Pollinator Performance Center

  Published on January 29, 2024
  Dan Wyns will take over daily operations at the newly renovated center dedicated to pollinator research, education and outreach.

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  Research team led by MSU scientist receives $6M USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems

  Published on November 10, 2023
  Zsofia Szendrei, a professor in MSU’s Department of Entomology, is leading a team of researchers from across the U.S. in finding solutions to controlling potato pests without using neonicotinoids.

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  Discover Entomology with Exciting New Educational Videos from the MSU Bug House!

  Published on October 24, 2023
  The Bug House at Michigan State University is launching an engaging new video series. The first two videos delve into the realm of entomology careers and shed light on the crucial conservation of native pollinators.

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  MSU entomologists uncovered how little fruit flies survive deserts

  Published on October 16, 2023
  New research on a desert fruit fly species shows that evolutionary changes in a single gene lead to the ability to survive extremely high temperatures and low humidity in deserts.

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  MSU research shows emerald ash borer threatening tree species vital to Indigenous cultures

  Published on September 19, 2023
  Findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

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  Smith Awarded ESA SysEB Thomas Say Award

  Published on September 5, 2023
  Sarah Smith, Ph.D., will receive the prestigious 2023 SysEB Thomas Say Award from the Systematic and Evolutionary Biology section of the Entomological Society of America.

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  Isaacs Receives ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension

  Published on August 28, 2023
  Rufus Isaacs receives national award recognizing outstanding contributions to extension entomology.

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  Grant Increases Habitat for Pollinators Across Michigan

  Published on July 27, 2023
  Meghan Milbrath, Ph.D., was awarded NCR-SARE grant to work with farmers to improve habitat for pollinators.

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  Three MSU projects receive seed funding for sustainable agriculture collaborations

  Published on July 20, 2023
  Grants seek to lay foundation for continued research for advancing food system health

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  Bee Palooza

  Published on July 18, 2023
  After a three year hiatus, Bee Palooza 2023 returns. Presented by the Entomology Department at Michigan State University, Bee Palooza is a free event for all ages where everyone can “bee” a scientist.

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  Isaacs and Walker Named University Distinguished Professor

  Published on July 3, 2023
  Rufus Isaacs, Ph.D., and Edward Walker, Ph.D., are named Michigan State University Distinguished Professor

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  Heather Lenartson-Kluge awarded 2023 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award

  Published on May 15, 2023
  Heather Lenartson-Kluge is recognized as a 2023 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Awardee

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  CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

  Published on May 3, 2023
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on May 11.

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  Entomology awarded the CANR DEI Gold Badge

  Published on May 3, 2023
  The Department of Entomology's efforts in the DEI space were recognized by the CANR Digital Badge Project.