Department of Entomology

News

MSU researchers engage in CDC center of excellence aimed at addressing vector-borne diseases

Published on November 22, 2022
Michigan State University researchers will be supported by $1.3M in grant funding, part of larger $10M project.
Michigan State University creating tools to train veterinarians in honey bee medicine

Published on October 28, 2022
MSU Department of Entomology’s Meghan Milbrath, Ph.D., was awarded a $250,000 grant to create training and tools for veterinarians to increase access to care for beekeepers.
How a Lack of Funding Led to Nematology

Published on September 7, 2022
Amanda Howland believes that, through a lack of funding, it became her fate to study nematology.
A Passion for Bugs Leads to MSU

Published on August 31, 2022
Taylor Hori followed her passion for bugs and it led her straight to Michigan State University.

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Cultivating a welcoming community within the Department

Our Department aims to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) environment for all members. To that end, the Department maintains a standing committee devoted to DEI representing all members’ perspectives. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The discipline of entomology spans sustainability, pollination, food and farming, conservation, natural landscapes, and health. Our video “Tiny Organisms, Epic Possibilities” explains why insects and the study of insects matter. See why we’re passionate about researching, learning and sharing knowledge of arthropods!