News

New farm manager named at MSU Entomology, Plant Pathology Research Centers

Published on April 1, 2025
Lance Forsberg has been named farm manager. He has held positions at MSU since 2011.
Anders Huseth joins MSU Entomology

Published on March 25, 2025
Anders Huseth will join MSU Entomology in fall 2025 as an assistant professor of AgInformatics, one of six new faculty positions in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources created through the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program.
MSU Studies on Pollinators and Corn Earworm Among Most Cited in Environmental Entomology Journal

Published on March 20, 2025
Two 2023 studies involving MSU Entomology researchers have gained recognition for their contributions to understanding bee foraging and Corn Earworm pupation, offering valuable insights for sustainable agriculture.
New Bee Collection at MSU Preserves Vital Data for Future Research

Published on March 12, 2025
Dr. Rufus Isaacs' lab at MSU has contributed nearly 8,000 bee specimens to the A.J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection, providing valuable data for future research on bee decline, biodiversity, and climate change.

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A mix of people in an orchard collecting samples

Cultivating a welcoming community within the Department

Our Department aims to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) environment for all members. To that end, the Department maintains a standing committee devoted to DEI representing all members’ perspectives. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Check out the Fall 2024 Department Seminar Series

The discipline of entomology spans sustainability, pollination, food and farming, conservation, natural landscapes, and health. Our video “Tiny Organisms, Epic Possibilities” explains why insects and the study of insects matter. See why we’re passionate about researching, learning and sharing knowledge of arthropods!

Events

Apr 10

APIDA Heritage Month: Conversation with Adam Miller

April 10, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom
Apr 14

Monday Night Open House - April 2025

April 14, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM MSU Bug House, Room 147, Natural Science Building