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Undergraduate Opportunities in Entomology


Although Entomology is not available as a major, undergraduate students may pursue a minor in Entomology. In addition, undergraduates have many opportunities to pursue research in different labs in the Department, either as paid research assistants, as volunteers, or for research credits. 

Entomology Minor

​​The Entomology minor provides students with a broad understanding of the form and function of insects, their interactions with people and society, and their role as model species for fundamental and applied research. Learn more about the Entomology minor.

Honors Program

​The Entomology Honors Program provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduates to do a research thesis and receive honors certification in Entomology on their diploma. Learn more about the honors program.

Internship Opportunities

Undergraduate students can gain research experience in an Entomology Department lab through any one of the following programs:
  • Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute
  • Maryland Summer Scholars
  • Biological Sciences majors internships page
  • Environmental Science and Policy internships page​​

Undergraduate Advising

​Entomology Department undergraduate advisors include: ​
  • Magdalene Ngeve: mngeve@umd.edu, 3146 Plant Sciences Building, Schedule an appointment. 
  • Dr. Tammatha O'Brien: tammatha@umd.edu, 3118 Plant Sciences Building, Schedule an appointment. 
  • Dr. Leo Shapiro: lshapiro@umd.edu, 3132 Plant Sciences Building, Schedule an appointment.
  • Dr. Marcia Shofner: mshofner@umd.edu, 3148 Plant Sciences Building, ​Schedule an appointment.



Entomology Undergrad Community on ELMS - ​online discussion, resources, and notifications

The Entomology Undergrad Community space on ELMS provides helpful resources and notifications and is a great way for students with interests in entomology to connect with one another. Through the site, students can participate in online discussions, have access to a range of resources, and receive notifications about relevant seminars, courses, and other information of potential interest such as research opportunities and job offerings. It is an optional, non-term space on ELMS that is available to entomology minors as well as other students with interests in this area. If you would like to be added to this ELMS space, please email us at umdentomolgy@umd.edu. 

The Ernest Cory Undergraduate Scholarship 

The Entomology Department sponsors the Ernest Cory Undergraduate Scholarship, which provides up to $1,000 to selected undergraduate students each semester in recognition of their research accomplishments within the department. 

All undergraduates being mentored by a faculty member within the Department of Entomology are eligible to apply for the Cory Scholarship. Students can apply for the award by submitting the following items to umdentomology@umd.edu during the open application window:

  1. A letter of application describing your activities in the department, 
  2. A current, unofficial transcript, and 
  3. A letter of recommendation from your Entomology research mentor/advisor.  

The application window for spring semester opens mid-October & application window for fall semester opens mid-March.​​​
Previous Cory Scholarship Recipients
Click here for a listing of all previous scholarship recipients. 
About Ernest Cory
​After receiving his degree from the Maryland Agricultural College in 1909, Ernest Cory was appointed first as Assistant Entomologist, then in 1914 as Head of the Department of Entomology and Zoology. He continued as department head until 1956, focusing his efforts on the introductions of exotic pests and quarantine operations. He was also active in the Association of Economic Entomologists, and worked diligently for the union of entomological organizations into the current Entomological Society of America in 1953. At his retirement, his family and friends raised funds to establish the Ernest N. Cory Scholarship.

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Department of Entomology 
University of Maryland 
4112 Plant Sciences Building 
College Park, MD 20742-4454
USA

Telephone: 301.405.3911 
Fax: 301.314.9290
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  • About
    • At a Glance
    • Welcome From the Chair
    • Code of Conduct
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion >
      • DEI Working Group
      • Resources
    • Departmental History
    • For Alumni
    • Support Entomology >
      • Steinhauer Scholarship Fund
    • Proposal Resources
    • Contact >
      • Directions
  • News
    • News
    • Seminar Blog
    • Seminar Schedule
    • Awards
  • People
    • Faculty
    • Post Docs
    • Students
    • Staff
    • Alumni
  • Academics
    • Graduate >
      • Admissions
      • MS Degree Requirements
      • PhD Degree Requirements
      • Graduate Student Resources
      • Financial Assistance
      • Award & Funding Opportunities
      • Entomology Student Organization
    • Online Masters in Applied Entomology
    • Undergraduate >
      • Entomology Minor
      • Honors Program
  • Research
    • IPM & Biological Control of Agricultural, Urban & Forest Pests
    • Ecology, Conservation, Restoration, Climate Change >
      • Pollinator Science and Apiculture
    • Evolution, Systematics and Evo-Devo
    • Genetics & Genomics and Medical Entomology
  • Extension/Outreach
    • Educational Outreach
    • Insect Camp
    • Insect Drawings
    • Insect Identification
    • Pesticide Education and Assessment Program
    • Plant Diagnostic Laboratory (PDL)