Entomology

Overview

Students in Entomology from Cornell University, are expected to communicate research findings orally and in writing.

Learning Outcomes

• Expected Proficiencies for Entomology Students

• Students in Entomology are expected to develop and demonstrate creativity in research, teaching, and/or extension. We consider indicators of success when students …

• demonstrate intellectual engagement and become an established member of the research/teaching/extension community through participation in departmental seminars, journal clubs, scientific meetings, lab group meetings.

• develop the ability to assimilate information and knowledge from multiple sources to form hypotheses and questions by becoming familiar with the relevant literature and be able to discuss their research with peers and faculty.

• develop critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify and evaluate assumptions in an argument, analyze arguments, and formulate coherent opinions and place their own research into context.

• demonstrate the ability to write scientifically including research proposals, peer-reviewed papers and/or extension or outreach articles.

• conduct research by mastering appropriate research methodologies, analyzing and interpreting their own research findings.