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Title Entomology at the land grant university : perspectives from the Texas A & M University department centenary / edited by Kevin M. Heinz, Raymond E. Frisbie & Carlos E. Bográn
Edition 1st ed
Published College Station : Texas A & M University Press, ©2005

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 341 pages) : illustrations
Series Texas A & M University agriculture series ; no. 9
Texas A & M University agriculture series ; no. 9.
Contents Ch. 1. Contributions of entomology to the mission of the twenty-first-century land grant university / Richard L. Jones -- Ch. 2. Entomology : a major component of pest management at the University of California in the twenty-first century / Seymour D. Van Gundy and Nick Toscano -- Ch. 3. The Texas A & M University Department of Entomology : a model of commitment to the land grant university mission / Edward A. Hiler -- Ch. 4. The three-function department of entomology : is it really suited or ideally suited for the next century? / Donald A. Rutz -- Ch. 5. Integration of entomology research, teaching, and extension : the past, present, and future at the University of Florida / John L. Capinera
Summary Insects affect the health and well-being of humans every day, everywhere, so the entomology departments that study them make a crucial contribution to many aspects of life. Indeed, agricultural success in the United States and other countries depends upon the work of entomology departments within the land grant system at universities across the nation.Entomology at the Land Grant University is a thorough look at how entomology departments have adapted to shifting demographics, changes in land use patterns, environmental issues, and advances in the life sciences. It also highlights the leadership of entomologists in their multifaceted roles as researchers, teachers, and consultants.With world-renowned contributors from both academia and industry, this volume is the culmination of a series of mini-symposia celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University. The centenary was a time to reflect on past accomplishments and to plan for future challenges, spotlighting the academic, scientific, economic, and social importance of entomology. The result is a broad-brushed picture of a discipline that at its best represents the highest virtues of fundamental and applied science, with topics such as:- fulfilling the land grant university mission- roles of entomology departments- the function of the extension service- the global reach of entomological research- civic education in insect management- genetic engineering- future innovations in pest management and insecticide designNot just for entomologists, this insightful look into the workings of a university department within the context of a rapidly changing scientific, social, and economic climate will appeal to anyone associated with a land grant university, extension or regulatory agency, or related industry
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Subject Entomology -- Study and teaching -- History
State universities and colleges -- History
NATURE -- Animals -- Insects & Spiders.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Entomology.
Entomology -- Study and teaching
State universities and colleges
Genre/Form Electronic books
History
Form Electronic book
Author Heinz, Kevin M
Frisbie, R. E. (Raymond E.)
Bográn, Carlos Enrique, 1968-
LC no. 2005000440
ISBN 9781603446099
1603446095