Dean: Walt Goodman, Professor and Chair, Department of Entomology
Enter a world as seen only through the eyes of insects. Discover how they are classified and "put together". Plus, look at aspects of their amazing diversity: the vastly different shapes, sizes and forms of insects, their behavior and natural history. In this major, you'll examine preserved and living insects, and see how they feed, grow, develop and recognize the world. You'll also have opportunities to ask research questions, conduct experiments and learn more about what entomologists do in their careers.
Anticipated Activity:
- Examine diverse anthropods and insects using microscopes
- Handle and observe a variety of live insects
- Take a naturalist walk to study insects in their habitats and collect specimens for a closer look back at the laboratory
Age Recommendation: All ages are appropriate.
Physical Activity Level: Medium to high, participants might take a walk along Lakeshore Path to observe insect diversity and natural history.
Instructors:
- Walt Goodman
- Dan Young, Professor and Director of the Insect Research Collection, Department of Entomology