Entomology

Esther Ngumbi champions the power of science communication

2025-08-05

Over the past several years, Dr. Esther Ngumbi has been diligently working to bring science to the public. She has become a standout figure in science communication—writing for national outlets, mentoring young scientists, and advocating...

Celebrating 25 years of SIB: A legacy of growth and vision

2025-08-05

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As SIB marks its 25th anniversary, the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on how far the School has come and how much SIB has shaped biology education and research at Illinois. SIB was formally recognized by the university on July 1, 2000, after emerging from a pivotal reorganization of the...

Former undergraduate researchers help uncover how plants respond to multiple environmental stressors

2026-04-30

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A newly published study in the Journal of Chemical Ecology offers new insight into how plants respond when faced with multiple environmental challenges at once. This work was led by former undergraduate researchers in the lab of...

Entomology faculty member Gene Robinson honored with 2026 Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership

2026-04-13

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign presents the Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership each year to distinguished faculty who enrich the intellectual vitality of the university and the broader community.The awards were presented in three categories — faculty...

Robinson to be inducted into the American Philosophical Society

2026-03-30

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Entomologist Gene Robinson, the newly appointed executive director and CEO of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Discovery Partners Institute, will be inducted...

Splitting hairs to keep the public safe

2026-02-24

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Counting the marginal dorsal hairs on blacklegged tick larvae would probably be a tedious affair for most people. But it is a normal day for me in the Medical Entomology Laboratory of the...

43rd Annual Insect Fear Film Festival

2026-02-17

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Press ReleaseDate: Feb 11, 2025Contact: Joseph Spina or Ember Clodfelterjmspina2@illinois.edu or enc3@illinois.eduWebsite: https://publish.illinois.edu/...

IGB Director Steps Down, Interim Director Named

2026-01-20

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After nearly 15 years of dedicated leadership, Gene Robinson has stepped down as IGB Director to assume the role of Executive Director and CEO of the Discovery Partners Institute. Lisa Ainsworth, Charles Adlai Ewing Chair of Crop Physiology in the Department of Crop Sciences and the Department of...

Grasshopper wing structure inspires design of gliding robot wings

2026-01-07

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A collaboration between Princeton University engineers and entomologists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign began with the researchers chasing grasshoppers in a hot parking lot. Their eventual focus on the hindwings of one species of grasshopper, Schistocerca...

Bringing dragons to life: how science and fantasy unite at the Multi-Planar Dragon Expo

2025-10-16

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At the intersection of science, storytelling, and creativity lies the Multi-Planar Dragon Expo—an innovative outreach event that uses the magic of fandoms and fantasy to make real-world science engaging and accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a scientist, a fantasy fan, or simply...

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