Department of Entomology

We are internationally renowned for our excellence and depth across several areas of the life sciences, in our global approach towards cross-disciplinary graduate education, and our high impact extension and outreach efforts.

Spotlight: Emerald Ash Borer; Center for Pollinator Research; Colony Collapse Disorder; Employment Opportunity - Post-doctoral Scholar

Upcoming Events: Seminar - Integrating Applied Insect Chemical Ecology into Blueberry Pest Management February 12, 2010; Seminar - The Role of ERF Transcription Factors in Differential Responses to Generalist and Specialist Herbivores in Arabidopsis February 19, 2010; Seminar - Are We Moving Towards Ecologically-Based IPM in Pennsylvania Orchards? February 26, 2010; Seminar - Career in Entomology: A Different Path March 05, 2010; More…

Entomology News and Announcements: Registration Open for the International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy Hosted by The Center for Pollinator Research at Penn State February 01, 2010 Registration is now open for the first International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Heath and Policy being hosted by the Penn State Center for Pollinator Research July 24-28, 2010 at the University Park campus.; Dr. Paul Heller passes away. January 27, 2010 After a long struggle with cancer, Dr. Paul Heller passed away on January 19, 2010. We have lost a very dear friend and colleague.; Dr. Thomas Baker Named as a University Distinguished Professor January 21, 2010 Dr. Thomas Baker has been named a University Distinguished Professor on the basis of his exemplary performance in research in chemical ecology and entomology.