As Brood XIV returns to Cincinnati this month, expert entomologist Dr. Kritsky will be out in the field—naming cicadas on your behalf when you support the Dr. Gene Kritsky Endowed Scholarship.
Dr. Gene Kritsky is a renowned cicada expert and professor emeritus of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University. With over 50 years of groundbreaking research to his name, he remains on of the foremost authorities in the field—and his passion for cicadas is stronger than ever.
His newest book, The Pilgrams’ Promise: The 2025 Emergence of Periodical Cicada Brood XIV, brings readers back to 1634 in Plymouth Colony, where settlers first described a “constant yelling noise… as ready to deaf the hearers.” Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Kritsky explores the fascinating life cycle of cicadas, their environmental impact, and the long history of Brood XIV. It’s the perfect starting point to learn about these mysterious creatures before they emerge in mid-May 2025.
As Brood XIV returns to Cincinnati this month, Dr. Kritsky will be out in the field—naming cicadas on your behalf when you support the Dr. Gene Kritsky Endowed Scholarship.
Join us in honoring Dr. Kritsky’s 40-year legacy at the Mount. With a $20 donation, you’ll receive a personalized certificate featuring your cicada’s name—a fun, limited-time gift for yourself, a friend, or the cicada enthusiast in your life.
Looking for more? The Cicada Lover package includes a copy of Periodical Cicadas and a signed copy of The Pilgrams’ Promise. This exclusive offer is available only while supplies last!
All proceeds support student success through the Dr. Gene Kritsky Endowed Scholarship—and help celebrate a once-in-a-17-year moment with impact that lasts far longer.
Click here to support now and name your cicada!
Want another way to join the celebration? Download the Cicada Safari app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and help map this historic emergence. Just snap photos of periodical cicadas and submit them through the app. Once verified, your sightings will appear on the live Cicada Safari map!
Thank you for supporting Dr. Kritsky’s legacy and the Mount Community!