About the Department of Entomology
Department Overview
We are one of the top degree-granting entomology departments in the United States known for our outstanding research and teaching programs, facilities, and award-winning faculty. We offer small class sizes and provide students with the skills they need to either pursue careers or to enter into graduate school.
Our diverse and award-winning faculty are solving challenges that are facing our world today. We take pride in creating a supportive environment that promotes networking, professional growth and the pursuit of excellence. Our friendly advisors and staff are committed to the growth of the student preparing to function effectively in the dynamic economy of the 21st Century.
Howdy and Welcome!
In the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, we embrace discovery, transitional and applied entomological research from ecological landscapes to biological molecules. Our faculty are internationally recognized scholars who provide students with exciting research experiences and training that is scientifically relevant and crucial to protecting human health and advancing agriculture around the world.
We are one of the top departments of entomology in the world, offering undergraduate degrees in entomology and forensic and investigative sciences and graduate degrees in entomology. We pride ourselves on the rigor and reputation of our academic programs, the students who study with us, and the impacts made by our former students. Our department is home to a diverse group of students, faculty and staff who bring global perspectives to conversations necessary to advance the fi eld of entomology. As we embrace future opportunities, we must innovate and improve the quality of our offerings and infrastructure. We are committed to ensuring our students and former students maintain a competitive advantage in an ever-changing society and scientific world.
We are excited about your interest in our department and hope you’ll consider reaching out to learn more about our opportunities and programs.
Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head
Mission
The mission of the Department of Entomology is to create and implement knowledge that improves lives. The primary strength is our collective expertise to address diverse questions that span across programmatic areas and affect most aspects of human endeavor.
Vision
We strive to be a network of faculty, staff, and students that creates a culture of excellence resulting in the Department being one of the pre-eminent entomological teaching, research, and extension organizations in the world.
Entomology News
New entomologist hired by Texas A&M
Tereza Magalhaes, Ph.D., will bring new medical aspects to entomology research in her new position as an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology in Texas A&M’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
AgriLife Extension adds entomologist in Amarillo
José Santiago González, Ph.D., joined Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as an entomologist. He will support integrated pest management efforts across the region out of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Amarillo.