Help Support Entomology

Entomology has three permanent funds which help to support our collection-based endeavors (all are restricted funds with specific parameters).  These funds are all maintained by the University of Kansas Endowment Association (KUEA), to whom any donations should be directed.  Be certain to specify with your payment to which fund you would like to contribute and that it is for Entomology.

Michener Bee Collection Fund: supports research on bees as well as the development of the bee collection.

Byers Opportunity Fund: supports student attendance at U.S. meetings or to visit U.S. museums.

Entomological Museum Development Fund: supports the general research endeavors of the Division.

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Entomology at a Glance

(Insects)
Established: 1870
Collection Strengths: 4.7 million specimens
Research Strengths:
Global bee diversity, fossil insects and Midwestern, Mexican, and tropical insects.
Curator in Charge:
Michael Engel 785.864.2319
Curator(s):
Caroline Chaboo 785.864.5173
Andrew Short 785.864.2323
Collection Manager(s):
Zachary Falin 785.864.3034
Jennifer Thomas 785.864.2234