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Doug Landis named a University Distinguished Professor
Published on June 29, 2017
Doug Landis is one of 10 Michigan State University professors named University Distinguished Professors in recognition of their achievements in the classroom, laboratory and community. -
Dave Smitley interviewed on PolliNation Podcast about nursery industry and efforts to protect pollinators in urban landscapes
Published on June 26, 2017
Michigan State University Entomologist Dave Smitley was recently a guest on the Oregon State University Extension Service podcast “PolliNation”, hosted by Andony Melathopoulos. -
MSU pollinator team lands nearly $1 million to improve landscapes for healthy pollinators
Published on June 22, 2017
A team of Michigan State University entomologists will use a nearly $1 million U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to expand and enhance habitat for honey bees, wild bees and monarch butterflies. -
New agreement for MSU and Canada will open up collaborations to address invasive forest pests
Published on June 22, 2017
Michigan State University and the Canadian Invasive Species Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding opening options for future collaborations addressing forest health, invasive forest pests and related issues. -
Entomology department to celebrate National Pollinator Week with libations and discussions
Published on June 13, 2017
The MSU Department of Entomology is hosting a number of events during National Pollinator Week, including our annual fun event for families, Bee Palooza at the MSU Horticulture Gardens. -
Two entomology professors win regional Entomological Society of America awards in Indiana
Published on June 12, 2017
Michigan State University Department Entomology professors David Smitley and Rufus Isaacs were honored by the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 4-7. -
Julianna Wilson leads team to combat spotted wing Drosophila in cherries
Published on June 2, 2017
Julianna Wilson, an entomologist and tree fruit outreach specialist at MSU, was awarded a $150,000 grant by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to lead a team of collaborators to combat the spotted wing Drosophila. -
Celebrate bees & bugs June 18 at Bee Palooza and Bug House Open House
Published on May 19, 2017
Michigan State University will be buzzing with activity on Sunday, June 18, 2017, Father's Day, from 1-4 p.m. as the MSU Department of Entomology hosts the sixth annual Bee Palooza and the MSU Bug House opens its doors for visitors. -
Celebrating excellence with the 2017 Entomology Awards
Published on May 11, 2017
The MSU Department of Entomology gathered to celebrate with donors and recent award recipients on April 27, 2017. -
Four undergraduates win first place with entomology research at UURAF
Published on April 19, 2017
Several undergraduates working in Entomology research labs presented their research at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) on April 7, 2017, with four winning first place in their respective sections. -
“King of Sting” Justin Schmidt presents seminar as 2017 Gary Simmons Memorial Lecturer
Published on April 13, 2017
Entomological celebrity Justin Schmidt was selected as the 2017 Gary Simmons Memorial Lecturer, which took place Monday, April 3, and was hosted by the members of the MSU Graduate and Undergraduate Entomological Student Society (GUESS). -
2016 another banner year at the MSU Bug House
Published on March 15, 2017
People continue to be enthusiastic about meeting the bugs at Entomology's Bug House, reports Gary Parsons, the program and facility director. Tours and events reached over 9,700 people in 2016! -
Karim Maredia named to African Union panel on emerging technologies
Published on March 14, 2017
Karim Maredia has been named to the High Level African Panel on Emerging Technologies (High Level-APET). He is the only non-African scientist to serve on the panel. -
Featured entomology alumni Mary Gardiner
Published on March 14, 2017
Mary Gardiner (PhD 2008, Doug Landis) is an associate professor of entomology at Ohio State University and our latest featured alumni. -
Featured entomology graduate student Keith Mason
Published on March 8, 2017
Research technician by day, graduate student by night. With the help of coffee and having a supportive major professor and boss all in one, Keith Mason shares what it’s like to take on a PhD while working at Michigan State University.