C. B. Brown

Bridging insect ecology, biology education research, and open-source materials to make scientific inquiry accessible in formal and informal spaces.

Entomologist, Educator, Maker

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Ento-History!

Have you ever considered how insects have steered wars, inspired ancient mythologies, or built global trade?

Ento-History brings insect history directly to your routine with a public Google Calendar featuring a daily historical fact. Designed for educators looking for daily classroom warm-ups or anyone fascinated by our shared past, it tracks how deeply humans and six-legged critters are connected across recorded history.

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From the lab to the classroom...

... take a peek into my classroom, field work, and daily life in the lab.

NCB 2026 Pocket Presentation: Does the Bug Bite?

"Follow along with the slides for 'Does the Bug Bite?' — a comparative study of student science attitudes by MSU PhD candidate Chris Brown. Access the digital deck here to explore data on entomology education, general education science engagement, and instructional impact."

Research

A cartoon of the egyptian god Khepri rolling the sun accross the sky, just as dung beetles do

Bugs 101: Week 4

I've been looking forward to this unit as it connects insects to various cultures, religions, and historical events around the world and throughout human history.

Bugs 101

Bugs 101: Week 3

This week marks the final week of Unit 1 and I have some amazing student work to show off! The test might have been rocky, but students earned some cool badges for surviving it.