Entomology Department – Geneva

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Entomology program at Cornell is conducted in two departments; the Entomology Department at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, and the Entomology Department on the Ithaca campus.

The vision for Entomology at Cornell is to be a preeminent, integrative program of entomology that is firmly rooted in a modern land grant mission, is recognized for collaborative, synthetic research that encompasses genomes to communities of populations, and delivers innovative educational and training programs to a diverse clientele.

The primary mission of the Department of Entomology at Geneva is to provide effective, economical and environmentally compatible insect and mite control systems for the protection of horticultural crops. To fulfill this mission, the Entomology faculty pursue research on the fundamental biology, behavior and ecology of pest insects and their natural enemies, devise and evaluate specific pest management strategies and tactics for horticultural crops, and communicate the results of this research to a variety of clientele communities. 
A hallmark of the Geneva department is the integration of research approaches from the molecular level to the population level with a common objective of safe and sustainable crop protection.  The Geneva department supports the educational mission of Entomology at Cornell through graduate student training and participation in formal instruction on the Ithaca campus.

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Graduate and Postdoctoral Study at Entomology-Geneva

The faculty of the two Entomology departments at Cornell comprise the Graduate Field of Entomology, and students may pursue graduate degrees under the direction of faculty from either department. Students directed by Geneva faculty complete their coursework on the Ithaca campus and conduct most or all of their research in Geneva. Free shuttle vans provide daily transportation for students between the Geneva and Ithaca campuses. In a typical academic year there are approximately 40 graduate students working toward degrees in various fields under direction of faculty in the four departments at Geneva including 6-10 in Entomology. The Entomology Department at Geneva also hosts postdoctoral scientists and visiting scholars from around the world. These positions, as well as internships and sabbatical leaves, are generally arranged through direct contacts with the Entomology-Geneva faculty.

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