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Adrienne Brundage is an Instructional Associate Professor and Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Education in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University. She also serves as Director of the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program, leading academic and outreach initiatives in forensic entomology. Her professional affiliations include membership in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the Wildlife Forensics Consensus Body, which develops standards for wildlife-related forensic cases.
Brundage holds a B.S. in Plant Protection Sciences from California Polytechnic State University, an M.S. in Organismal Biology from San Jose State University, and a Ph.D. in Entomology from Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on forensic entomology applications, including carrion colonization by Dipteran species and interactions between insect larvae and bacteria. She has consulted on criminal and animal cruelty cases for law enforcement agencies, the FBI, NCIS, and the ASPCA, applying her expertise in forensic science and wildlife forensics.
Her teaching spans multiple institutions, including Texas A&M University, the University of Florida, and Blinn College, where she emphasizes entomology and forensic science education. She is a prolific speaker, delivering training seminars and public talks on forensic entomology across North America. Her recent publications highlight innovative approaches in forensic science, AI detection, and ecological studies involving insects.
Brundage’s work bridges academic research and practical application, with a focus on advancing forensic methodologies and promoting diversity in STEM fields. Her contributions to standards development in wildlife forensics and her dedication to educational outreach reflect her commitment to both science and public service.
