Military entomologist
CANR student pursues medical entomology career with the U.S. Air Force
Modern-day alchemy
UD researchers report new bio-based insecticidal ingredients with potential to drive ecologically safer pesticides
Radar aeroecology research in flight
Undergraduate research experience
Senior Lauren Pollock studies shorebird nesting sites
Unearthing an understudied disease vector in Delaware
UD's Jennifer K. Peterson will study kissing bugs in Delaware after two insects were found in a New Castle County home
Purple martin diet
Undergraduate researcher Claire Bernard studies how diet of nestlings affects growth
Maryland's Blue Hen
UD conservation degree launches Maryland Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz into environmental career
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Our department offers outstanding academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for research, teaching, and extension careers in entomology, ecology and wildlife conservation.
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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.
Latest news
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Military entomologist
November 13, 2024 | Written by Nya WynnAfter meeting medical entomologists during his time serving in the United States Air Force, Thor Freeman, now a sophomore at the University of Delaware, became very aware of the risks that pests have on the military. This knowledge inspired him to dive into the history of different vector-borne diseases that have impacted the armed forces in the past. -
Artists for community
November 12, 2024 | Written by Megan M.F. Everhart | Photos courtesy of Aaron Terry and the Delaware Transportation CorporationUD Apiary is featured in a UDaily story about art and community. Alison Miller, a senior fine arts major, took a printmaking class where the assignment was to design a label for UD Apiary’s honey jars. Miller’s design was chosen to be printed on honey jars sold at UDairy Creamery. -
Beyond the classroom: Q+A with professor Doug Tallamy
November 01, 2024 | Written by Christy Selagy | University of Delaware Development & Almuni RelationsUniversity of Delaware TA Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources Doug Tallamy talks about his current work and experiential learning opportunities for students.
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