• This program will provide the students with a deep understanding of insects and their impact on agriculture, human health and the environment.
  • As a graduate student, one will study advanced topics related to insect systems, biodiversity, ecology, physiology and pest management.
  • Students will acquire the skills to develop integrated pest management systems, breed pest-resistant plants, tackle emerging pollination issues, and battle insect-borne diseases here and abroad.
  • Students in this program lead independent research, with opportunities to conduct experiments across Idaho’s diverse ecological conditions and cropping systems.