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

students receive awards
Department of Entomology's 2025-2026 outstanding students

Each of these students exemplifies dedication, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to...

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A Forensic Science Deep Dive with Krystal Hans

Krystal Hans, director of forensic science and assistant professor of forensic entomology, sits...

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Dr. Brock Harpur Receives First Early Career Award

Dr. Brock Harpur, an evolutionary biologist at Purdue University, is being recognized with the...

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Drs. Elizabeth Long and Grzesiek Buczkowski Receive Promotions

Drs. Elizabeth Long and Grzesiek Buczkowski Receive Promotions

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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...

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Pollen & pollination

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

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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