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Entomology Faculty recognized for University and Professional Honors

Published on April 16, 2024
Entomology Faculty honored for excellence across the university and from a professional society.
Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges

Published on April 16, 2024
The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges.
Daniel K. Young, Ph.D., Awarded the 2024 Department of Entomology Distinguished Alumnus Award

Published on April 16, 2024
Daniel K. Young, Ph.D. says even after 40 years at the University of Wisconsin, he "still bleeds green".
Featured Entomology Graduate Student - Sharron (Ronnie) Miller

Published on April 11, 2024
A love of bumble bees led to research connecting bumble bee communities, land management, and human interactions.
Featured Entomology Undergradaute - Josh Striegle

Published on April 11, 2024
Undergraduate student Josh Striegle discovers a passion for aquatic entomology.
CANR faculty honored with MSU International Awards

Published on April 3, 2024
Four CANR faculty will be honored at the 2024 MSU International Awards on April 24 for their outstanding contributions toward international engagement and understanding
MSU greenhouse renovations improving plant research

Published on April 1, 2024
MSU-funded updates are ongoing, while State of Michigan-supported renovations begin in spring
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
Project GREEEN advancing research on harmful plant insects

Published on February 28, 2024
MSU researchers use Project GREEEN funding to mitigate damage from some of the most destructive insects in Michigan agriculture.
Project GREEEN: 25 years of strengthening Michigan plant agriculture

Published on February 15, 2024
The program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.