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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Discover a vibrant community, hands-on learning, and unmatched opportunities in the Department of Entomology. Our students thrive through strong academic support, unique experiential opportunities, and an active, welcoming departmental culture.

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901 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-4554​​
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Upcoming Entomology Events

SWABO Team
Making a difference with a tap on an app

Every morning, Barry Pittendrigh, Purdue’s John V. Osmun Endowed Chair in Urban Entomology...

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two carpenter bees sitting on a coneflower with a blurred green background
Pollen & pollination

The eighth wonder of the world might be a hundred-million-year-old process: pollination. When...

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A tick in grass
Ticks don’t take spring break: Stay protected as the weather warms up

As spring approaches and the days grow warmer, it’s only natural to feel the call of the...

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A swarm of both white-eyed bees and normal bees, those with black eyes, laying on a honey comb frame.
Beekeepers help Purdue Bee Lab make mutation discoveries

When most people picture a bee, they imagine a small black insect with a fuzzy body, yellow...

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fern rice
Fern Rice Named Truman Scholarship Finalist

Purdue University College of Liberal Arts and Purdue Agriculture junior Fern Rice has been named...

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Insects in a Petri dish
Can insects help archaeologists solve historical mysteries?

From cold cases to ancient civilizations lost to time, real-world, unsolved mysteries have always...

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SWABO Team
Making a difference with a tap on an app

Every morning, Barry Pittendrigh, Purdue’s John V. Osmun Endowed Chair in Urban Entomology and Director of the Urban Center, sits down with his coffee and taps open the back-end data display associated with an application. On his phone...

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The Purdue Entomological Research Collection