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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A dry season can be devastating to harvests, putting both farmers' livelihoods and...
Please submit nominations to the Purdue Department of Entomology by November 15th, 2025.
A brief appreciation post for support shown at the Ag tent at Purdue's 2025 Homecoming weekend.
A robot “dog” may soon make its way from a Purdue entomology lab to fetch real-time...
When Zeus Mateos-Fierro arrived in Indiana, he’d never seen a watermelon field in his life....
Her love for insects started early. “From the moment I could walk, I was outside looking at...
A dry season can be devastating to harvests, putting both farmers' livelihoods and communities' food security at risk. Identifying the traits that make crops more drought-resistant is critical for developing hardier...
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