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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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...

Purdue hosts ‘Metaphors for Microbiomes’ workshop on science rhetoric

On March 3, Purdue Applied Microbiome Sciences (PAMS) will host “Metaphors for...

A resilient agricultural systems infographic depicting limited disturbance of soils, inclusion of cover crops and preservation of biodiversity.

Purdue University to host inaugural Resilient Agriculture Summit

Whether it’s called sustainable, regenerative or resilient agriculture, farmers across...

Dr. Kathy Heinsohn Receives 2024 John Osmun Award

On January 31, 2025, Dr. Kathy Heinsohn received the 2024 John V. Osmun Alumni Professional...

People holding phone showcasing the SAWBO application.

New Scientific Animations Without Borders (SAWBO) app takes an encyclopedic approach to sharing information

When the Purdue-based leaders of Scientific Animations Without Borders (SAWBO) think about how to...

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!