Entomology (Graduate Program)

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Program Overview

Entomology at LSU was established in 1889 with the appointment of I.H.A. Morgan as an entomologist in the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station. Everett Oertel’s History of Entomology in Louisiana traces the history and development of entomology at LSU until 1976. The Department of Entomology was founded in 1964; L. Dale Newsom served as the first department head.

The department is responsible for all research, teaching, and extension related to entomology at LSU. Faculty members hold joint appointments with the university and the LSU Agricultural Center. The department’s mission is threefold:

• to conduct basic and applied research leading to the development of new understanding of insect biology and of environmentally sound pest management technology
• to train students for careers with universities, industry, or government
• to provide entomological information and education to the general public

Administration

Admission

Applications and supporting materials for all graduate study must be submitted through the online application site for the LSU Graduate School. Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources must be mailed to: Graduate Student Services, 114 West David Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. These paper documents are stored electronically and departments have access to all materials submitted by and/or on behalf of a student applying to graduate study.

Inquiries for admission may be made to the department head, graduate advisor, or any faculty member. Successful applicants must meet the Graduate School requirements for admission. A 3.0 GPA and a minimum score of 300 (combined verbal and quantitative) on the GRE are required for a graduate research assistantship or fellowship. The department also requires three letters of recommendation and a statement of interest in entomology from each applicant.

Financial Assistance

A limited number of departmental assistantships and fellowships are available on a competitive basis. Departmental assistantships are valued at $17,000 for MS students and $18,000 for PhD students and include a waiver of nonresident tuition. For more information about financial assistance, contact the department head.

Graduate Faculty

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Programs

• Entomology, Ph.D.

• Entomology, M.S.