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MSU Entomology class project featured in Science
Published on October 18, 2016
It's not every day your class project is featured in the world's leading scientific journal, but it can happen. Just ask MSU graduate students Liz Davidson-Lowe, Bahodir Eschanov, Sara Hermann, Andrew Myers, Logan Rowe and Saisi Xue. -
New Entomologist Wetzel’s research on plant diversity published in Nature
Published on October 13, 2016
William Wetzel, Michigan State University's new entomologist, is the lead author in a recent study published in "Nature" on why a field with a variety of plants seems to attract fewer plant-eating insects than farm land with just one type of crop. -
Landis and Delfosse honored as new ESA fellows
Published on October 11, 2016
Entomologists Doug Landis and Ernest "Del" Delfosse have been named fellows of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) for their outstanding contributions to entomology and career achievements that inspire other entomologists. -
MSU agricultural scientist earns international leadership award in India
Published on September 27, 2016
MSU agricultural scientist Karim Maredia is the recipient of the International Leadership Award from the Indian Council of Food and Agriculture for his pioneering contributions in food and agriculture, particularly in Africa-India partnerships. -
MSU entomologists help the greenhouse industry protect pollinators
Published on September 15, 2016
Two researchers from MSU's Department of Entomology, David Smitley and Zachary Huang, are joining a team of scientists led by Rutgers University in a $2.8 million USDA SCRI grant that will work with the ornamental horticulture industry. -
Szendrei partnering to improve pest control in vegetables while protecting pollinators
Published on September 7, 2016
Vegetable entomologist Zsofia Szendrei is part of a multi-state team of researchers awarded a $3.6 million USDA-Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant. -
Featured entomology graduate student Dan Gibson
Published on August 30, 2016
Learn more about Dan Gibson's research with natural enemies, why he chose Michigan State University for graduate school and what inspired him to study entomology. -
MSU Entomology alumni discuss climate impacts on cherries and hops with ABC’s Good Morning America
Published on August 23, 2016
In early August, ABC's Good Morning America chief meteorologist, Ginger Zee, visited the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center to film "Food Forecast: Cherries and beer hops are growing like crazy in Michigan." -
Featured entomology undergraduate student Joseph Lonchar
Published on August 19, 2016
Learn about what inspired Joseph Lonchar to pursue an undergraduate degree in entomology, as well as his experiences working with the MSU Bug House, his two-cents on face mites, and advice he gives to others interested in studying entomology. -
Matt Grieshop leads team to advance a fruit tree canopy delivery system
Published on August 15, 2016
The U.S.D.A.’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative has awarded Michigan State University entomologist and organic pest management expert Matt Grieshop and team $1.47 million to test the effectiveness of a canopy delivery system for fruit trees. -
See news and honors in Entomology Department’s Summer 2016 issue of Bugged
Published on August 8, 2016
In this Summer 2016 issue of Bugged, you’ll read the stories that reflect the range of work where our Department of Entomology is excelling. -
Entomologists and teams are battling insects with capacity building
Published on August 2, 2016
Read about the overlapping work of entomologists Jim Miller, Barry Pittendrigh, Karim Maredia and his former Spartan student Dieudonne Baributsa to address pest concerns on the African continent. -
Featured entomology alumni Dan Lawson
Published on August 1, 2016
Dan Lawson is the recipient of our department’s first Distinguished Alumni Award and will accept his award and present a seminar on campus Oct. 24, 2016. -
Entomology doctoral student awarded $12,000 NCR-SARE grant
Published on July 25, 2016
Adam Ingrao received a North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education graduate student grant for his work on "Luring generalist predators from field borders to control crop pests." -
Rufus Isaacs on how more wild bee habitats would benefit growers
Published on July 11, 2016
Hear Isaacs talk with WKAR