Science Education
Education of undergraduates and graduate students occupies a central focus of the department’s activities, and the formal teaching program is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in developing and delivering educational materials through a variety of print and electronic media. In addition to the formal teaching program, the department supports the belief that education extends beyond the physical boundaries of the campus and reaches into local schools and communities. Educational outreach provides an opportunity to educate all citizens of Indiana and the nation on the wonder of insects and their relatives; the impact they have on our health, economic prosperity, and contribution to scientific knowledge in fields beyond entomology. The department’s outreach educational programs reach K-12 students and non-traditional learners through formal and informal programs. Our educational outreach programs currently include:
| Faculty & Staff |
Tim Gibb
Insect Diagnostician, IPM in Schools |
Tom Turpin
Professor, Instruction and Instruction Development Specialist, Center for Instructional Excellence |
Linda Mason
Associate Professor, Instruction, Professor in the Classroom |
Ralph Williams
Professor, 4-H, Instruction, Professor in the Classroom |
Chris Oseto
Professor, Instruction, K-12 Education, Advisor |
Alan York
Professor, Instruction, Science Education, Advisor, Undergraduate Programs |
Arwin Provonsha
Curator, Purdue University Entomological Reference Collection |
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Description |
Contact |
Educational Outreach
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The Department of Entomology’s Educational Outreach program provides engaging programs about insect biology and ecology for the general public by extending science education beyond the traditional classroom to all ages.
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Melissa Shepson
Tom Turpin |
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