Spring 2025 Featured Undergraduate: E Inch
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EmailMeet E Inch, an undergraduate student studying entomology at MSU.
E Inch
Hometown: Lake Orion, MI
Major advisor: Dr. Amanda Lorenz
Q: What inspired you to choose entomology as your area of study?
A: I was drawn to entomology because there is always something more to learn from the arthopod world! Entomology offers so many different avenues to explore, and the plethora of opportunities at MSU allows me to explore those avenues.
Q: Are there any specific projects, research, or extracurricular activities you’re involved in related to entomology?
A: I have the fantastic opportunity to work at the MSU Bug House and take work with our collection of arthropods and the public! I also act as the treasurer for the Bug Club, which gives me more fun opportunities to work with my peers outside of school.
Q: What do you enjoy doing outside of your studies? Do you have any hobbies or interests you’re passionate about?
A: I have always loved entomophagy! I find the sustainability aspect very motivational, it has a long and storied history, as well as a continued and growing market today. Experimenting with new kinds of insects in food is a fun way to intersect my field with my hobbies.
Q: Do you have any advice for other students considering a major in entomology?
A: They should go for it! Not only is entomology an interesting field with a ton of opportunities, you can go so many directions with an entomology degree.
Q: What’s been one of your most rewarding experiences in your studies so far?
A: Working at the Bug House’s Monday Night Open Houses has been one of the most long-term rewarding experiences. It’s been so interesting to see how people I’ve met before change their view on bugs. It’s also a great way to interact with the community and keep relatively up-to-date with public views on bugs.
