The mission of the Department of Entomology is to conduct research and education in the science of entomology, emphasizing the systematics, biodiversity, biology, ecology, and importance of insects and their relatives in relation to human welfare, and the maintenance of a healthy environment.
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UMN Entomologists received multiple awards at the 2024 ESA conference in Phoenix, AZ
November 20, 202414 awards went to University of Minnesota undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and alumni at the 2024 The Entomological Society of America (ESA) Annual meeting!
Professor George Heimpel receives international award at the 2024 International Congress of Entomology held in Kyoto, Japan
September 24, 2024Professor George Heimpel received the Filippo Silvestri Memorial Award at the 2024 International Congress of Entomology held in Kyoto, Japan.
MPR covers the career of professor Marla Spivak as she plans for retirement
May 30, 2024Professor Marla Spivak will retire at the end of 2024, MPR asked her to reflect on her 30-year career at the University of Minnesota.