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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Book fosters honest discussion among grad students

Published on February 24, 2021
MSU Entomology graduate students describe the value of recognizing socioeconomic barriers in higher education and their desire for change in the system.
MSU research team receives USDA grant to evaluate effectiveness, cost of new blueberry pest management strategies

Published on February 19, 2021
An MSU research team received a $325,000 grant to examine the effectiveness and cost of new blueberry pest management approaches.
Lab focuses on addressing emerging forest diseases

Published on February 18, 2021
Work includes addressing oak wilt in Michigan