The Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is a world-class graduate training and research institution committed to advancing research in insect biology in both basic and applied contexts. We offer MS and Ph.D. degrees in Entomology and two undergraduate majors (Entomology & Global Health). Our faculty and staff members along with our graduate students, postdoctoral associates, affiliated and emeritus professors offer a dynamic and interdisciplinary research and teaching environment to prepare students for a future in entomology.
Values such as inclusion, integrity, community, and respect are an integral part of department culture and official code of conduct.
Department News
- Emma Terris awarded Wisconsin Potato Industry Board Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
May 13, 2025 By bbradford
Emma Terris, a PhD student in the Groves lab, was recently awarded the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board (WPIB) Distinguished Graduate Fellowship in recognition of her […]
- Claire Schloemer receives 2025 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Fellowship
May 12, 2025 By bbradford
Claire Schloemer, PhD student in the Groves Lab, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2025 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellowship. […]
- PJ Liesch interviewed for Madison Magazine feature “Bug out: Join us in celebrating Wisconsin’s insects”
April 11, 2025 By bbradford
The following is an excerpt from the full article, appearing in Madison Magazine on April 2, 2025. Bug out: Join us in celebrating Wisconsin’s insects […]
- Battle Beneath the Vines: Defending Sweet Potatoes From Fearsome Pests
By bbradford
This article was originally posted to Entomology Today on April 9, 2025. Sweet potatoes are beloved for their delicious taste, health benefits, and bright colors, […]
- Dr. Sean Schoville to present at the UW Biotech Center Bio-Tech Talks, April 17
April 10, 2025 By bbradford
The April hybrid UWBC Bio-Tech Talk will take place on Thursday, April 17th (1:30-2:30pm). Speaker: Sean Schoville, Professor, Department of Entomology. “The Role of Genomics in Studying and Managing Pest […]
Advancing research in insect biology in both basic and applied contexts.
Embodying the Wisconsin Idea, making the boundaries of our work the boundaries of the Wisconsin and beyond.
Interdisciplinary instruction to inform students, collaborators, and the community.
We focus on high-impact science that leverages our collective expertise on arthropod biology to solve problems in agriculture, the environment, and human health.