College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Entomology

News

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  Insects, big data and a passion for open science launch a rewarding career

  Published on June 15, 2021
  Christie Bahlai shares how her entomology research and connections made as an MSU postdoc have contributed to work honored with a National Science Foundation early-career award.

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  New on-campus center to serve as hub of MSU pollinator research, teaching, outreach

  Published on June 8, 2021
  MSU and partner organizations have invested in the creation of the Pollinator Performance Center, an on-campus space for pollinator-related activities.

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  CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

  Published on May 11, 2021
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by departments and units during the 2019-2020 academic year through a new badge ranking.

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  Three Entomology students secure summer research with EEB Fellowships

  Published on May 7, 2021
  The competitive fellowships from MSU’s Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) program are based on the student’s scholarly accomplishments, research potential and engagement in EEB endeavors.

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  Bugged newsletter on Entomology during spring 2021

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Despite the many challenges of operating in a pandemic world, your Spartan entomologists have not been resting on their laurels. Read more in this issue of Bugged.

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  All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

  Published on April 8, 2021
  New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.

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  Eric Benbow honored for his contributions to forensic science

  Published on March 31, 2021
  Benbow’s research examines the applied ecology of insect–microbial interactions within several systems including forensics.

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  Students host event exploring socioeconomic equity in higher education

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Entomology graduate student Dan Turner shares about organizing an event with Harvard sociologist Anthony Jack and explains why entomology students are passionate about this topic.

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  Entomologist Larry Gut honored with MSU’s Beal Outstanding Faculty Award

  Published on March 25, 2021
  Gut is one of 10 faculty being recognized with the prestigious award for dedication and innovation in research, extension and teaching.

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  MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report

  Published on March 23, 2021
  Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021.

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  Entomology alumni John Wallace on making a difference

  Published on March 23, 2021
  Wallace leveraged his MSU Entomology studies and network to help exonerate innocent men and pursue solutions to the mystery disease, Buruli ulcer.

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  New grant to help carrot and wheat growers deter invisible pests

  Published on March 11, 2021
  Entomologist Marisol Quintanilla will lead a team in unraveling the mysteries of a microscopic pest of carrots and wheat.

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  Entomology and PSM professor receives 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award

  Published on March 11, 2021
  Karimbhai Maredia, Ph.D., will receive the 2021 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award during ANR Month.

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  Collecting insects brings friends and family together for this Entomology undergrad

  Published on March 7, 2021
  Entomology undergraduate Andrew Jones shares his passion for insects with friends and family. Learn more about Jones and his time at MSU.

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  Jenna Walters’ research explores impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination

  Published on February 28, 2021
  Graduate student Jenna Walters shares her passion for entomology and insect photography, and her research on the impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination.