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Entomology & Wildlife Ecology

WELCOME TO ENTOMOLOGY AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY


Our department offers outstanding academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for research, teaching, and extension careers in entomology, ecology and wildlife conservation.

Our teaching, research, and extension efforts emphasize whole-organism biology, conservation biology, and the interactions between humans and other species.

Our undergraduate programs

Jeff Buler, assistant professor of entomology & wildlife ecology, and students from his master's level seminar in landscape ecology (ENWC667) take a flight in a hot air balloon to get a bird's-eye view of the landscape over Lancaster County, PA. - (Evan Krape / University of Delaware)

Insect Ecology and Conservation

Studying the most abundant creatures on Earth-insects-and their interactions with other wildlife, humans, and the environment.  

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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Students in this major are curious about how wild things work...and the role they play in our world.  

 

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Our graduate programs

Entomology (M.S.)

This program offers a wide range of courses designed for science professionals who are interested in broadening their skill sets and education in Entomology.

 

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New UD students volunteering their time to work with Habitat for Humanity of Sussex County to refurbish three homes in Laurel DE as part of UD's Community Engagement Initiative. The students involved are freshmen who hadn't even started classes or orientation yet, but nevertheless got to work helping the community the day after moving in to their dorms on Main Campus. - (Evan Krape / University of Delaware)

Wildlife Ecology (M.S.)

Wildlife ecologists research and implement scientific strategies for the conservation and sustainable management of wild animals and their habitat.

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Entomology and Wildlife Ecology (Ph.D.)

This program is aimed at students who intend to develop professional careers that include the development and oversight of research programs.  

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Quantifying purple martin diet: youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=com.synechron.udel.models.functions.SubstrAfter

Quantifying purple martin diet


Video description: Claire Bernard, an honors insect ecology and conservation and wildlife ecology and conservation double major, spent the summer quantifying purple martins’ diets and researching how diet affects their growth. Read more about Claire's research. 

Faculty spotlight

Angela Holland
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology
 

Dr. Holland investigates mammalian population ecology and conservation biology. Her courses include Wildlife Management and Quantitative Ecology.

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Latest news

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  • Reviving bobwhite quail

    April 11, 2024 | Written by Nya Wynn
    University of Delaware faculty and students, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, are spearheading the restoration of bobwhite quail populations in Pennsylvania. After their extinction due to changes in land use, efforts centered at the Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County are focused on reintroducing the species to its native habitat.

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    April 05, 2024 | Written by Katie Peikes
    UD conservation degree launches Maryland Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz into environmental career.
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