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Entomology & Wildlife Ecology

WELCOME TO ENTOMOLOGY AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY


Our department offers outstanding academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for research, teaching, and extension careers in entomology, ecology and wildlife conservation.

Our teaching, research, and extension efforts emphasize whole-organism biology, conservation biology, and the interactions between humans and other species.

Our undergraduate programs

Jeff Buler, assistant professor of entomology & wildlife ecology, and students from his master's level seminar in landscape ecology (ENWC667) take a flight in a hot air balloon to get a bird's-eye view of the landscape over Lancaster County, PA. - (Evan Krape / University of Delaware)

Insect Ecology and Conservation

Studying the most abundant creatures on Earth-insects-and their interactions with other wildlife, humans, and the environment.  

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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Students in this major are curious about how wild things work...and the role they play in our world.  

 

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Our graduate programs

Entomology (M.S.)

This program offers a wide range of courses designed for science professionals who are interested in broadening their skill sets and education in Entomology.

 

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New UD students volunteering their time to work with Habitat for Humanity of Sussex County to refurbish three homes in Laurel DE as part of UD's Community Engagement Initiative. The students involved are freshmen who hadn't even started classes or orientation yet, but nevertheless got to work helping the community the day after moving in to their dorms on Main Campus. - (Evan Krape / University of Delaware)

Wildlife Ecology (M.S.)

Wildlife ecologists research and implement scientific strategies for the conservation and sustainable management of wild animals and their habitat.

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Entomology and Wildlife Ecology (Ph.D.)

This program is aimed at students who intend to develop professional careers that include the development and oversight of research programs.  

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What's new?

Featured video

 

Lauren Pollock explores what factors affect the survival of piping plovers: youtube.com/watch?v=oaRK9iEvFaY

UD wildlife major conducts research on piping plovers

 

Senior Lauren Pollock, a wildlife ecology and conservation major, is exploring what factors affect the survival of piping plovers Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Milton, Delaware. Read more and Lauren's research.

Faculty spotlight

Angela Holland
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology
 

Dr. Holland investigates mammalian population ecology and conservation biology. Her courses include Wildlife Management and Quantitative Ecology.

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Latest news

  • A composite photo of insects and leaves.

    Modern-day alchemy

    September 26, 2024 | Written by Karen B. Roberts | Photo composite by Jeffrey C. Chase
    UD researchers report new bio-based insecticidal ingredients with potential to drive ecologically safer pesticides.

  • Turtle power

    September 11, 2024 | Written by Molly Schafer
    The discovery of a 60-year-old turtle shell in UD’s Ecology Woods reveals a web of Blue Hen connections.

  • Radar aeroecology research in flight

    September 05, 2024 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photo by Kyle Horton
    Researchers from around the world gathered at the University of Delaware for a conference on radar aeroecology — using weather radar to study flying animals and their interactions with the environment.
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