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Insect Artist Jennifer Angus Visits MSU

Published on April 28, 2025
Artist Jennifer Angus, known for her insect-based installations, returned to MSU for a lecture and to reconnect with the Department of Entomology after serving as a panelist at its Excellence in Insect Science Symposium in 2024.
Cognato receives CANR Research Fellow Career Award

Published on April 22, 2025
Anthony Cognato, Ph.D., of the Department of Entomology, will be honored with the ANR Research Fellow Career Award on May 8
Overuse of Bt Corn Leads to Pest Resistance in U.S. Corn

Published on April 11, 2025
A new study co-authored by MSU entomologist Christina DiFonzo found that overuse of genetically modified Bt corn in the U.S. Corn Belt has led to widespread resistance in corn rootworm populations, reducing the crop's effectiveness and profitability.
New farm manager named at MSU Entomology, Plant Pathology Research Centers

Published on April 1, 2025
Lance Forsberg has been named farm manager. He has held positions at MSU since 2011.

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Link to the Land Acknowledgment information from AIIS: https://aiis.msu.edu/land/

A mix of people in an orchard collecting samples

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.

Check out the Fall 2024 Department Seminar Series

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!