In the PhD program, you’ll tackle pressing agricultural and ecological challenges through advanced coursework, immersive fieldwork, and impactful research. By integrating insect science with agricultural systems and One Health principles, you’ll develop solutions that protect crops, livestock, and human health while promoting environmental sustainability.
This research-intensive program is tailored to each student’s interests and career goals and is developed in consultation with a faculty advisory committee. Students must demonstrate deep expertise in their field through the successful completion of advanced coursework and comprehensive exams as well as the presentation of original research in a scholarly dissertation.
As a PhD student, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, engage with agricultural and public health stakeholders, and contribute to research that strengthens food systems and ecosystem resilience, preparing you to lead in a wide range of agricultural, environmental, and health-related careers.
