Our mission in Entomology

To improve the quality of life for the state, nation and the world by advancing scientific knowledge through the development and application of arthropod science. The Department of Entomology offers learning, engagement and discovery programs to meet the needs of Indiana, the Midwest, and the nation. Undergraduate degree programs and Graduate degree programs at both the Master’s and Ph.D. levels are offered.

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Upcoming Entomology Events

Revolutionizing waste: How black soldier flies transform food waste into sustainable solutions

With food waste being a growing problem around the world, finding innovative solutions is more...

United States bee colonies in crisis

Krispn Given featured in Indianapolis local news "United States bee colonies in crisis"

Barry Pittendrigh honored with 2025 Lowell S. Hardin Award for Excellence in International Agriculture

Throughout his career, Barry Pittendrigh, John V. Osmun Endowed Chair in Urban Entomology in the...

Agriculture professors elected to rank of AAAS Fellow

Purdue College of Agriculture professors Stephen Cameron and Bryan Pijanowski have been elected...

Midwestern field trials suggest overuse of rootworm-resistant corn reduces farmers’ profits

An analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 U.S. Corn Belt states reveals that farmers suffer...

Purdue University’s ‘Time Machine’

The Purdue Entomological Research Collection was featured in a Purdue Ag article detailing the...

Dr. Kathy Heinsohn Receives 2024 John Osmun Award

On January 31, 2025, Dr. Kathy Heinsohn received the 2024 John V. Osmun Alumni Professional Achievement Award in Entomology!