News
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Richard Karban selected as 2019 Gary Simmons Memorial Lecturer
Published on February 13, 2019
Richard Karban, UC Davis entomologist, will present “Plant communication and induced resistance against herbivores” Monday, Feb. 18.
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Entomologist awarded early career award by international organization for women scientists
Published on January 28, 2019
Elizabeth Bandason will be researching biological control of diamondback moth in her home country of Malawi.
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Forensic entomologist is helping TV crime investigators solve a cold case
Published on January 18, 2019
A lack of insects is puzzling crime investigators and forensic entomologist Eric Benbow, who is researching answers to help solve a cold case.
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Entomology alumna is making a difference in the world we live in
Published on January 10, 2019
Maj. Jaree Johnson is working to ensure soldiers and civilians are safe from vector-borne diseases and pests.
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Entomologist secures $300k to stop invasive plant threatening deer, livestock, monarchs and plant diversity
Published on January 3, 2019
Marianna Szűcs will research whether a Ukrainian moth can help stop invasive black and pale swallow-wort vines in Michigan.
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Tillage and squash bees: Protect your best source for pollination in your squash fields
Published on January 2, 2019
Watch our new 3-minute video to learn more about squash bees.
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Studying the impact of diversity in all forms
Published on January 1, 2019
Entomologist Will Wetzel is trying to understand the consequences of environmental variability for plants and insects, as well as how they cope and survive in the face of it.
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New scholarships for undergraduates interested in agricultural or natural sciences career
Published on December 20, 2018
Incoming MSU freshmen or transfer students should apply now for Fall 2019 scholarships in these applied STEM disciplines that are vital to our national and global security and economy.
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Entomology's department newsletter Bugged now available for fall 2018
Published on December 17, 2018
The Fall 2018 issue of Bugged showcases recent news, honors and awards of faculty, staff and alumni within the Entomology Department.
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Featured Entomology alumni Mollie McIntosh
Published on December 14, 2018
Mollie McIntosh is an associate professor at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, our latest featured alumni.
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Plants’ defense against insects is a bouquet
Published on December 13, 2018
A study led by post-doctoral scholar Andrea Glassmire sheds light on how a blend of chemicals strengthens plants’ defense against insect pests.
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New report says MSU researchers among most highly cited
Published on December 3, 2018
Seven Michigan State University researchers have been recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers List, an annual compilation of the global leaders in scientific influence by Clarivate Analytics.
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MSU scientists lead effort to bring fall armyworm management to farmers
Published on November 5, 2018
MSU scientists have led the development of resources to help farmers in Africa and India protect their crops from fall armyworm, an invasive pest that has proven devastating since it was first officially reported in West Africa in 2016.
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Michigan State University awarded North Central IPM Center
Published on October 26, 2018
MSU Entomology’s Lynnae Jess will co-direct the center, which supports integrated pest management (IPM), with Iowa State University.
