How can researchers better communicate science to the public? A Purdue Applied Microbiome Sciences workshop led by Colorado State University's Erika Szymanski explores how those interested in microbiome research can imagine and explain microbial communities though metaphors. ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/02/p…

Bee population loss is at an extreme level across the United States. Discover how Krispn Given, senior apiculture specialist in Purdue Entomology, aims to help beekeepers and stop this recent loss of bees. wrtv.com/news/local-new…

Christian Krupke, Purdue Entomology professor, explains how farmers could save money by planting genetically modified Bt corn and extend its usefulness by being selective about where and when they plant it in Science Magazine. science.org/content/podcas…

Latest Science Podcast featuring Purdue Entomology Christian Krupke on keeping transgenic corn sustainable starting at 18:32. Purdue Agriculture bit.ly/41CLbbp

Save the date! This year's 35th annual Bug Bowl is happening on April 12th along with #PurdueSpringFest. Stop by for hands-on activities in STEM, petting zoos, plant sales, the widely popular Cockroach Colosseum and more back to @PurdueUniversity's campus. purdue.ag/springfest

Join us for our annual #PurdueSpringFest, a celebration of agriculture for the whole family on April 12th. Explore Purdue University's campus and enjoy petting zoos, STEM demos and hands-on activities, the 35th annual Bug Bowl and more.

Warmer weather is right around the corner, which means it's time to get ready for theannual #PurdueSpringFest! Explore agriculture through STEM activities and demos, insect and animal petting zoos, exhibits and more with the whole family. purdue.ag/springfest

Special Thanks to Rose Pest Solutions for sponsoring the funding for our two Bug Bowl Interns this year! Collen Murphy and Aiden Bemis have been a wonderful help! These internships provide the students with hands on experience.

Enjoy the family-friendly Purdue Entomology Bug Bowl, Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture plant sale, Purdue Animal Sciences petting zoos and more hands-on education for all ages at #PurdueSpringFest. See you this Saturday: purdue.ag/springfest

A huge thank you to VisitHomeOfPurdue for their generous support of the 2025 Bug Bowl!🐞🌿Their partnership helps us bring the excitement of bugs, science, and hands-on fun to the community. Thanks for helping make our event a success!

A huge THANK YOU to Subway for being a wonderful sponsor of the 2025 Bug Bowl! With over 120 amazing volunteers signed up to help make this Saturday’s event a success, we’re incredibly grateful to have West Lafayette Subway keeping everyone fueled with their delicious subs!

A big shoutout and THANK YOU to University Book Store for being a proud sponsor of the 2025 Bug Bowl! We’re so grateful for your continued support in helping make this event a success year after year. Thank you, University Book Store, for being part of the Bug Bowl family! 💛🖤

Just like their signature sauces—mild, hot, or fire—Taco Bell is spicing it up with their generous support. We're excited to kick off this partnership and hope to keep turning up the heat together year after year! 🔥 Welcome to the Bug Bowl family! 💛🖤

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Purdue Federal Credit Union for your generous support of the 2025 Bug Bowl! 💰🐝🦗 Your continued partnership helps us grow this one-of-a-kind event and provide a fun, educational experience for the entire community. We’re grateful to have you!💛🖤

It’s Purdue Day of Giving! Help us grow the impact of the Department of Entomology by making a gift today. Your support helps us advance our efforts in insect science!🐝Scroll down to our department name to give now. #PurdueDayofGiving #Entomology dayofgiving.purdue.edu/donate?campaig…

The Indiana Invasive Species Conference is back! Join us Sept. 4-5 at the South Shore Welcome Center in Hammond to learn, network and see the work being done to curtail invasive plants and animals in our state. Early bird tickets are $80 until July 20: purdue.ag/invasives25

The dates are set for the much-anticipated 90th Annual Purdue Pest Management Conference! Running from Monday, January 12 to Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more information about this year’s conference.

Join leading academic and industry professionals at the Indiana Invasive Species Conference on Sept.4-5 to learn about breakthroughs in technology and research. Continuing education credits are also available for applicator licenses. purdue.ag/invasives25

Congratulations to Christine Elliott on her Letter published in Science, highlighting the Cricket Quartet performance at Bug Bowl! If you missed last year’s show, don’t worry, the third annual Cricket Quartet will return at Bug Bowl on April 18, 2026. science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Registration is open for the 90th Annual Pest Management Conference! Register below with the link provided. extension.entm.purdue.edu/urbanconferenc…