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Entomology

Judy Wu-Smart, an entomologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has co-authored new research suggesting that a popular class of nicotine-based insecticides have substantial effects on honey bee colonies.

That stings: Study finds insecticide hurts queen bees' egg-laying abilities

September 9, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Entomology Professor Fred Baxendale introduces Vinnie the vinegaroon to a BugFest guest in 2015.

BugFest set for Sept. 11

September 2, 2016

Science & Technology

Steve Spomer searches for signs of butterflies among flowers in a pollinator garden on UNL's East Campus. Spomer believes a wet May has contributed to the recent decline in butterflies in the Great Plains.

Researcher sees end to 'summer of no butterflies'

July 27, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Society & Culture

Achievements | Honors, awards, publications for July 8

July 8, 2016

The BugMasters volunteer program will cover topics such as insect basics, pollinators, pests and how to teach insect programs.

Registration open for BugMasters program in July

June 7, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

The new beetle species Trox paulseni was named in recognition of M.J. Paulsen, a collection manager at the University of Nebraska State Museum who discovered it.

Entomologist describes new Nebraska beetle species

May 23, 2016

Science & Technology

The UNL Faculty Senate will consider a motion concerning guns on campus and a proposed professional ethics statement in a 2:30 p.m. Dec. 1 meeting in the East Union, Arbor Suite.

Lai, Louis earn junior faculty honors

March 30, 2016

UNL doctoral student and entomologist Erin Ingram works with Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School students Grace Ehlers and Addison Stephens on a project focused on saving honey bees.

Students swarm to UNL entomologist for class project

February 9, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Joy Castro, professor of English and ethnic studies, is author of the new book "How Winter Began." The book features stories about oppressed women and deciding how or whether to trust after betrayal.

New Books: Oppressed women featured in Castro's 'How Winter Began'

October 4, 2015

Entomology graduate student Adriano Pereira educates visitors during Bugfest 2013.

'BugFest' open house set for Sept. 20

September 14, 2015

UNL entomologists Erin Ingram (left) and Blair Siegfried are among the co-authors of a new study suggesting that certain insecticides reduce the movement and social interaction of honey bees.

Study shows insecticides alter honey bee behavior

May 28, 2015

UNL seeks nominations for the 2015 Chancellor's "Fulfilling the Dream" Award. The university remains committed to diversity and the ideals espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

UNL faculty, department receive university-wide honors

May 6, 2015