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

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REMINDER -  2025 Osmun Award Call for Nominations - Due November 15th

Please submit nominations to the Purdue Department of Entomology by November 15th, 2025.

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Entomology at Homecoming 2025

A brief appreciation post for support shown at the Ag tent at Purdue's 2025 Homecoming weekend.

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AI dog that tracks ticks
Tracking ticks and tackling disease: AI transforms medical entomology

A robot “dog” may soon make its way from a Purdue entomology lab to fetch real-time...

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Zeus Mateos-Fierro - Postdoctoral Scholar Feature

When Zeus Mateos-Fierro arrived in Indiana, he’d never seen a watermelon field in his life....

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When passions connect: insect biology meets history

Her love for insects started early. “From the moment I could walk, I was outside looking at...

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Yellow and brown mosquito pupae, resembling tiny wormlike creatures, floating in clear water puddles on a desk for examination.
Expert tips for minimizing threat of West Nile virus, other vector-borne disease

As mosquitoes and people across the country test positive for West Nile virus (WNV), Purdue...

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osmun statue
REMINDER -  2025 Osmun Award Call for Nominations - Due November 15th

Please submit nominations to the Purdue Department of Entomology by November 15th, 2025.

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The Purdue Entomological Research Collection