Department of Entomology Newsletter | 2018–2019 Review
Message from Department Head, Sujaya Rao
Greetings! Welcome to our first e-newsletter – a new vehicle for sharing our stories widely!
Two years have already passed since I returned to the UMN Entomology Department! The time has gone by quickly and I have many exciting ‘bites’ to share with you – new members that have joined the department, milestones we have crossed, a plethora of wonderful events that have enhanced the visibility of the department and our discipline, the growing Entomology Minor, the multitude of local and national awards received, and more!
Happy Reading! Send us your thoughts and ideas on this format – we welcome your feedback!
Happy New Year!
Welcoming New Members to the Department
Dr. Amelia Lindsey
Dr. Matt Petersen
Hilary Strander
Recent Landmark Achievements
The Insect Collection achieved a major milestone by surpassing four million specimens!
The entomology minor reached enrollment of more than 20 students!
New Events
Select News Spotlights
On the cover: Journal of Comparative Neurology
Seeking a Culprit When Bumblebee Carcasses Pile Up
UMN Department of Entomology 2018–2020 Achievements & Honors & Graduations
New M.S. Students
New Ph.D. Students
Engaging Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Margot Monson
Join The Maroon & Gold Network
In Memoriam
Dr. Phillip Clausen
Dr. Sping Lin
Dr. Allan Peterson
Dr. Steve Seybold
Support Us
Your support will help us achieve our mission of providing world-leading research and education that inspires society to value the environmental contributions of insects and their relatives, and to use best management practices to protect our food, health, and environment. Donate here
Thank you to the donors who helped us raise $9,635 on Give to the Max Day on November 14 for the Pollinator Bank. Your support is helping us build a repository and database of Minnesota bees within the Department of Entomology’s Insect Collection.
