International Focus
The Department of Entomology is a leader among colleges of agricultural sciences around the country for providing international opportunities for its faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students. Students are regularly encouraged to gain research experience overseas through access to programs of study in France and Brazil. Our unique exchange programs include a program with a grand ecole in France and with two universities in Brazil. These opportunities allow students to take courses and conduct research as part of their regular Penn State graduate program. In addition, dual-title graduate degrees are offered to provide international credentials to our students.
- Faculty with International Experience
- Faculty within the Department of Entomology have research and extension projects on most continents around the world.
- Students Who Participated in Study Abroad
- A Global Thesis
- Internationalizing our graduate curriculum has resulted in faculty making new associations with labs and researchers in several countries, and about one-third of our graduate students now complete an international experience before graduating. Entomology graduates Jennifer Dean and Tim Leslie’s study abroad experiences are highlighted in this article.
- SUSPROT Program
- The SUStainable Crop PROTection in Agriculture Program recently allowed graduate and undergraduate students to spend time in one of four institutes in Western Europe and to gain a global perspective on sustainable agriculture. These international experiences established many professional relationships, helped develop graduate student research techniques, and fostered ongoing associations with faculty and labs.
