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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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...

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Jose Pietri conducting research with cockroaches in his lab at Purdue University’s campus.
Jose Pietri appointed O. Wayne Rollins/Orkin Endowed Chair in Urban Entomology

Purdue University’s Department of Entomology has announced the appointment of Jose Pietri...

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Stephen Cameron, professor of entomology,
Insect genome offers insights into rare biological conditions, agricultural biosecurity

Lice live their entire lives with a set of genes that in humans would indicate a late-stage...

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Moving at the speed of technology: Purdue to host the 2025 Pest Management Conference

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Center for Urban and Industrial Pest...

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Aerial image of the pumpkin plot at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center.
Squashing common farming challenges with resilient agriculture

This fall, researchers at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center (SWPAC) have turned their...

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Cultivating the Future: One Year Later

Here are the stories of four recent Purdue alumni who used their experiences to cultivate their...

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Dr. Hongmei Li-Byarlay Receives 2023 John Osmun Award

On September 29, 2023, Dr. Hongmei Li-Byarlay received the John V. Osmun Alumni Professional Achievement Award in Entomology!

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Insect Biology: Explore the Possibilities in Purdue Agriculture