Department of
Entomology
5 Degree Programs
Our department provides students with a world-class education that they can apply towards careers in entomology, forensic and investigative sciences, urban and public health entomology, and academia.
33 Top-Rated Research Faculty
Our faculty are leading the discovery of knowledge relating to food, agriculture, pest management and policy. Our renowned team of scientists are called upon to share their expertise with consumers and stakeholders to inform decisions and policy in the agriculture industry.
615+ Enrolled Students
Our students are training to be the next generation of entomologists and forensic scientists.
Excelling in Entomology Research
“I’m deeply grateful for the guidance from my professors and the Department of Entomology. Their support has been crucial to my achievements.”
Lisa Rollinson ’25, Entomology
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The Department of Entomology offers a wealth of exciting employment opportunities, ranging from cutting-edge research positions to roles in pest management, conservation, and agricultural innovation.
Entomology News
USDA honors Texas A&M AgriLife faculty with national teaching awards
Two faculty members from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received national teaching award honors for their commitment to students and academic excellence during the 2024 Association of Public Land-grant Universities, APLU, annual meeting. Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman, Ph.D., instructional associate professor in the Department of Entomology, was one of two recipients in the national U.S. Department of Agriculture Excellence Teaching and Student Engagement category.
Q&A: Tackling the red flour beetle
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologists Patrick Porter, Ph.D., and Robert Puckett, Ph.D., address some of the most frequently asked questions about the red flour beetle. The insect recently made headlines in Socorro in West Texas and in Levelland in the South Plains region in 2023. Porter and Puckett sat down with AgriLife Today to bring both of their perspectives together, urban and agricultural, to answer the most common questions about the red flour beetle.
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