No man can be truly called an entomologist, sir; the subject is too vast for any single human intelligence to grasp.
Insects and their relatives are the most abundant animals on earth, are commonly found in all habitats, and are essential in maintaining our ecosystem. The field of insect science encompasses the agricultural, biological, and environmental sciences related to insects and their interactions with humans and other organisms.
There are two options in the Insect Science degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln:
| Science Option | The Science Option is designed for students interested in careers focusing on the basic biology of insects and other arthropods. This option is suitable for students considering any career involving entomology (e.g., academia, research, medicine, forensics, environmental quality, conservation biology, or health-related fields), but is especially appropriate preparation for entry into professional programs such as veterinary and medical schools and many graduate school disciplines. |
| IPM Option | The IPM and Pest Science Option is designed for students considering careers in agriculture, agribusiness, consulting (agricultural, environmental, public health, urban), extension, state and federal government agencies (e.g., APHIS, EPA, USDA, and state departments of agriculture), horticulture, the military, food processing, and pest control. Examples of areas of focus include agronomic and horticultural pests, or urban pests. This option is also suitable as preparation for graduate studies leading to academic or research careers in applied entomology. |
98% students employed within 1 year of graduation
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Experience in your chosen area, built into your degree
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Personal Attention all lectures taught by professors
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Advising advising done by departmental entomologists
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7:1 student/faculty ratio
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Breaking Entomological News...
- Dr. Louise Lynch-O'Brien introduces a new citizen science project - Tick Tag Go
- Dr. Jeff Bradshaw was selected to be the editor of the "Field and Bench" department of the American Entomologist
- Dr. Kyle Koch named new insect diagnostician
- Dr. Judy Wu-Smart receives a Patriot Award from the Nebraska National Guard.
- Scientific Illustration course projects become an art exhibit
- Dr. Joe Louis is granted a five-year, $1.5 million Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation to study sorghum plant resistance to sugarcane aphid
- Check out the Emerald Ash Borer Resource Center, and our Emerald Ash Borer Look-Alike Insects Sheet - Be Sure Before You Treat!