Undergraduate

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Undergraduates can learn about entomology through diverse opportunities in the Department. While entomology is not available as a major, a number of specializations in the Biological Sciences Major and Environmental Science and Policy Program provide coursework and internships in entomology. In addition, undergraduates have many opportunities to pursue research in different labs in the Department, where they can actively participate in the development of new information on the biology, ecology and management of insects. 

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Although undergraduates cannot major in entomology, several specializations within the Biological Sciences Major allow students to use entomology courses as a major part of their upper level program, especially the Ecology and Evolution and General Biology specializations.

Within the Environmental Science and Policy Program, several areas of concentration relate to entomology, especially Biodiversity and Conservation Biology and Environment and Agriculture.

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​The Entomology Department Honors Program provides an opportunity for juniors and seniors to do a research thesis and receive Honors certification in Entomology on their diploma.
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Iain Forrest (BS '16) with Dr. Leslie Pick, ENTM
Eligibility:
  • You do not have to be a Biology/Entomology major to be accepted into the Entomology Departmental Honors Program.
  • Students generally come from Biological Sciences Program or the Environmental Sciences Program.
  • You must have completed at least 56 credits (have Junior standing) to enter the program, and must have completed at least 12 credits in your major.
  • You must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2, and a minimum GPA of 3.2 in your major.
  • You must have an agreement with a member of the Entomology faculty to serve as your Research Mentor and Advisor.
  • Your application, consisting of research goals, transcript, and letter from your Research Mentor must be approved by the Entomology Department Honors Committee (submit it to the Honors Director, Dr. Lamp).

​Requirements for Departmental Honors in Entomology:
  1. At least 2 Honors courses (300-level or above; Honors option courses are OK) in BSCI, ENTM, or related courses in other colleges. Graduate courses (600-level) can count if at least 3 credits. Any 300- or 400-level course can serve as an Honors option course. Contact Dr. Lamp for details. 
  2. At least 6 credits of BSCI389H research under the direction of your Mentor. Research will culminate in a thesis and oral defense of the thesis.

​For further information please contact the Entomology Honors Director, Dr. William Lamp, 4120 Plant Sciences Building , 301-405-3959, lamp@umd.edu.

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Labs in the Department of Entomology provide valuable research experience to undergraduates. Besides having job opportunities, students may do volunteer work in the labs, such as through the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research, or they may pursue scholarships through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute or Maryland Summer Scholars.

Off-Campus Internships Cory Scholarship 
The Department of Entomology sponsors the Cory Scholarship, which provides up to $1,000 to two undergraduate senior students each semester in recognition of their accomplishments within the Department.

Detailed information about the Cory Scholarship . 

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Academic advising by Entomology Department faculty takes place on the 3rd floor of the Plant Sciences Building (PLS).  To schedule an appointment with your advisor, follow one of the links below or contact the Entomology Department between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday - Friday @ 301-405-3913 or umdentomology@umd.edu. 

Entomology Department Advisors

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