Study six-legged creatures at the birthplace of Entomology!
Home to the first Entomology Department in the country, Cornell continues to consistently rank as one of the top programs in the world, with a current focus on developing and implementing sustainable management and stewardship strategies.
The Department of Entomology's mission is threefold: To pursue studies to understand basic and applied aspects of insect biology; to provide a robust and modern curriculum as part of preeminent undergraduate and graduate programs; and to inform and educate the public about the issues related to insects and other arthropods.
Explore our website to find out more about the department, or, to find out if entomology is right for you, check out the Top Ten Reasons to Study Bugs.
Contact Us:
Ms. Lisa Westcott
(607) 255-7723
Cornell University
Department of Entomology
Comstock Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Anurag Agrawal
Associate Professor
Head of the Phytophagy Lab, Professor Agrawal's work focuses on local biodiversity, ecology of invasive plants, the biology of Monarch butterflies, and the evolution of plant defense strategies. He is also an Associate Director for the Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future and Director of the Cornell Chemical Ecology Group.