Our Research Focus
We believe entomology should serve as the foundation of all environmental research and become the baseline data layer for understanding larger ecological processes, as they are vital indicators of ecosystem health and biodiversity.
We have a strict funding policy to maintain and advocate ethical and impartial results guided purely by curiosity and scientific inquiry, free from external pressures that could influence the integrity of our findings.
Our research emphasizes broad public involvement, field station support and partnerships.
We're here to learn about the insects themselves and their roles in natural ecosystems. We want to know more about their behaviors, physiology, incredible adaptations, and pave the way for discovery.
Public Involvement
We're not just engaging researchers and students, but opening the scientific process general public and local communities in our efforts to study and protect insect populations. We believe that everyone has a role in understanding the natural world, and fostering collaboration between professional researchers and the public helps to build a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to entomological research. These partnerships ensure that our work is not only scientifically rigorous but also accessible and impactful to those outside of academic institutions.
Evolution, Ecology, Behavior
We study insect evolution to understand how species have adapted over time in response to environmental pressures. This research helps us uncover the processes behind adaptation and speciation, offering a window into the evolutionary forces that shape biodiversity. By examining their behavior and ecological roles, we can better assess how changes in the environment will impact biodiversity, biomass and the overall health of ecosystems.
Insect Biosynthesis
We think one of the most exciting areas to explore, with lots of groundbreaking discovery potential in entomological research is the myriad of different chemicals insects create.
Every time we study insect mating behaviors, communication, defensive adaptations, and predation, we're discovering new chemical compounds previously unknown to science.
Just as botanists wish to study the flora of the Amazon for potential medical breakthroughs, we believe the same potential is held in insects. Insect biosynthesis has already shown promise for use in medicine, industry, agriculture and even nutrition.
Field Station Support
Biological field stations are at the frontlines in the battle against environmental catastrophe. Unfortunately, many of these stations are underfunded and not well known, even though so much of our scientific knowledge comes from these critical hubs for international collaboration, conservation, education, and innovation.
Also, many stations have minimal, if any, entomological data or resources. Our Expedition Entomology program is here to help! Expedition Entomology doesn't just provide revenue to field stations to continue their work and improve infrastructure, but we also provide research support, aid public awareness of their missions, provide additional financial support, and most importantly - equip them with the tools, traps and techniques necessary for any visiting researchers to continue our work while we're away, or take on their own entomological projects.
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