Through the application of emerging technologies like big data, remote sensing, gene editing and nanotech, we translate our research from the lab to the field to the food on your table.
Masters Programs
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology offers Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs in both entomology and plant pathology. Assistantships are available for graduate students looking for assistance in funding their advanced degrees.
Ph.D. Program
The department offers a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences (AFLS) with the option to concentrate in either Entomology or Plant Pathology. Assistantships and fellowships are available to assist with funding the AFLS Ph.D. program.
Find an Expert
Our department is staffed with award-winning, nationally-recognized faculty members who not only serve students on campus, but also conduct research that benefits industries and communities across the state, nation and globe.
Our Purpose
If you can support our efforts to develop future professionals in entomology and plant pathology, your financial contributions would be greatly appreciated.
Use the link here to make a donation: bit.ly/UAEntomology
Vision
The Department is a global leader in entomology and plant pathology; promoting human, animal, and plant health, environmental sustainability and food security.
Mission
The Department serves science and society through discovery, translation and dissemination of knowledge and resources to promote human, animal, and plant health, environmental sustainability and food security.
Core Values
- Foster interdisciplinary and synergistic collaboration.
- Champion a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Support innovation and excellence.
- Ensure scientific integrity.
- Engage and serve our stakeholders.
ENPL Highlights
SUmmer 2023
Recent Events
- One of our graduate students, Andrea Sierra Mejia, received the student travel grant from the virology fund to attend Plant Health 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
- One of our faculty members, Dr. Rupesh Kariyat, developed a summer externship program
with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to empower Hispanic student researchers
of agriculture and food science.
- Read more about it here
- We recently had our annual Tomato Plant Sale along with a special addition of the Entomology club having a Milkweed and Seed sale in conjuction!
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Current Job Openings:
- Departmental Administrative Manager
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Summary of Job Duties:
This position will report directly to the Department Head and is responsible for establishing and maintaining operating procedures for the departmental administrative office, maintaining knowledge of policies, rules and procedures affecting the department, supervising office personnel, coordinating all departmental reporting, maintaining the Department Head office to include calendar, meeting and travel arrangements, telephone and other communications, organizing and completing special projects as assigned by the Department Head, and managing and performing personnel-related procedures in accordance with all policies.
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Apply Here
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- Post Doctoral Fellow Position 1 - Plant Pathology
- Post Doctoral Fellow Position 2 - Plant Pathology
- Post Doctoral Fellow Position - Entomology
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Post Doctoral Fellow Position - Entomology