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Gary Parsons’ gift supports research arthropod collection and the Bug House

Published on November 23, 2021
Parsons is sharing an unexpected gift to expand the capacity of the A.J. Cook Collection and bolster outreach at the MSU Bug House.
Remembering professor emeriti Stehr and Hoopingarner

Published on November 22, 2021
MSU Entomology experienced more loss this fall with the deaths of Fred Stehr and Roger Hoopingarner.
Alumnus finds study of entomology built a useful perspective for his medical career

Published on November 17, 2021
Dr. Mike Kates says learning to view insect pest management within a system prepared him to see his patients holistically.
CANR International Programs Office names two new Global Scholars

Published on November 15, 2021
Eric Benbow, Saweda Liverpool-Tasie join program designed to enhance global engagement of early-career scholars
Allison Zahorec shares experiences she values as a graduate student

Published on November 5, 2021
Entomology doctoral student Allison Zahorec has found meaning through researching tiny arthropods, helping children overcome fear of insects and experiencing scientists opening up to social justice.
Larry Gut, MSU professor of tree fruit entomology, is remembered as a leading scientist and strong supporter of agriculture

Published on September 20, 2021
Gut, a global leader in using moth sex pheromones for mating disruption, developed integrated pest management programs that reduced dependence on pesticides and responded to new insect pests.
Bugged newsletter on entomology during summer 2021

Published on August 17, 2021
The Entomology Department is thriving with selection of a new chairperson and programs that continue to grow. Read about our department members’ successes and more in this issue of Bugged.
New National Science Foundation grant will integrate research and science outreach

Published on August 2, 2021
MSU Entomology’s Henry Chung and Amanda Lorenz plan an innovative approach to use basic research to fuel new science outreach at the MSU Bug House.
Entomology undergraduate student found her footing and flourished during a global pandemic

Published on July 29, 2021
Kelly Holsinger talks about collecting insects at a young age and how remote schooling benefited her and gave her the opportunity to attend campus clubs for the first time.
MSU Entomology’s 2021 standout students and staff

Published on July 26, 2021
Congratulations to these Department of Entomology students and staff who were outstanding despite the challenges of the 2020-2021 pandemic restrictions.
From Mexico to MSU, one graduate student’s journey to a career in entomology

Published on July 20, 2021
Omar Alejandro Posos-Parra had a love for insects early on in life, so when he decided to study entomology at MSU, driving over 2,000 miles to do so didn’t deter him.
MSU leaders share new diversity directions in higher education and Extension

Published on July 20, 2021
Jabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D., and Quentin Tyler, Ph.D., were recently interviewed about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion across Michigan State University.
Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center

Published on July 6, 2021
Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
CANR Alumni Association announces 2021 scholarship recipients

Published on June 23, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
CANR names new chair to lead Department of Entomology

Published on June 21, 2021
Hannah Burrack, Ph.D., from NC State University, will start at MSU as chairperson in the Department of Entomology, effective January 2022.