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Natural History Collections at ÎÞÓǶÌÊÓƵ

Who We Are

The Natural History Collections at ÎÞÓǶÌÊÓƵ include the Carl W. Sharsmith Herbarium, J. Gordon Edwards Entomological Museum, ÎÞÓǶÌÊÓƵ Greenhouse and Botany Garden, and the ÎÞÓǶÌÊÓƵ Vertebrate Collection.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Natural History Collections at ÎÞÓǶÌÊÓƵ is to preserve and share our biological specimens to support the educational needs of students and facilitate regional biodiversity research. Our collections are available for classroom activities, museum training, and undergraduate and graduate research. Our collections are actively curated for use in community outreach, or by visiting researchers.

Carl W. Sharsmith Herbarium

Location:  Duncan Hall 355
Contact:  Dr. Benjamin Carter, Director
Lars Rosengreen, Curator
Email:  lars.rosengreen@sjsu.edu

J. Gordon Edwards Entomology Museum

Location:  Duncan Hall 236
Contact:  Dr. Fredrick Larabee, Director
Email:  fred.larabee@sjsu.edu

Location:  Duncan Hall 347C
Contact:  Lars Rosengreen, Director
Email:  lars.rosengreen@sjsu.edu

Location:  DH545
Contact:  Dr. Jessica Castillo Vardaro, Director
Madeline Marens, Curator
Email:  jessica.castillo-vardaro@sjsu.edu
madeline.marens@sjsu.edu