Entomology

What have decades of eradication efforts taught us about the New World screwworm?

2026-06-22

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The value of basic science into insect biology is no more evident than when a crisis arises involving a devastating insect pest like the New World screwworm, says University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign entomology professor and...

Making science something to love

2026-06-11

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Entomology professor Esther Ngumbi became interested in the chemical communication between plants and insects when she was growing up on her family’s farm in Kenya.“Halfway through the growing season, I would actually watch a lot...

Two SIB faculty members have proposals awarded for Curiosity to Impact Initiative with LAS

2026-05-28

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The College of LAS is where curiosity drives impact, and the new Curiosity to Impact (C2I) Fund helps faculty members to do exactly that.Announced in fall of 2025, the C2I Fund is part of the college’s Strategic Investment Program....

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...

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