New Ethics Statement and Policy: A Letter From the ESA President
Annapolis, MD; November 29, 2021 —In pursuit of our strategic principle that ESA has a social responsibility to developall of its members, last month the Governing Board approved a new Ethics Statement and Policy that strengthens ESA ' s commitment to making entomology a welcoming discipline for all. The provisions in this new document mark some of the most significant advancements ESA has made toward enabling greater equity and inclusion in our Society in many years. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - November 29, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki at entsoc.org Source Type: research
New Certificate Program Showcases Integrated Pest Management Skill
Annapolis, MD; November 1, 2021 —Pest management professionals have a new opportunity to jumpstart their careers through the Certified Integrated Pest Management Technician credential from the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation. Designed for professionals with less than five years ' experience in pest management, the Certified IPM Technician (CIT) credential demonstrates a foundational skillset and commitment to the principles and practices of integrated pest management (IPM). (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - October 31, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki at entsoc.org Source Type: research
ESA Members Approve Adding Early-Career Representative to Governing Board
Annapolis, MD; October 21, 2021 —Members of the Entomological Society of America have voted to approve the addition of a seat to the ESA Governing Board to be filled by an early-career professional member of the Society. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - October 20, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: mhudson at entsoc.org Source Type: research
Song, Bond Named New Editors-in-Chief of Insect Systematics and Diversity
Annapolis, MD; October 12, 2021 —Entomologists Hojun Song, Ph.D., and Jason Bond, Ph.D., have been selected to be new co-editors-in-chief of the journalInsect Systematics and Diversity, published by the Entomological Society of America. Song is an associate professor in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University. Bond is a professor and the Evert and Marion Schlinger endowed chair in insect systematics in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of California, Davis. They will begin in their positions with the journal on January 1, 2022. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - October 12, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Jennifer Henke Elected as Next Vice President-Elect of Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; September 1, 2021 —Jennifer A. Henke, laboratory manager at the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District in Indio, California, has been elected by members of the Entomological Society of America as the organization ' s next Vice President-Elect. ESA members also elected four other members to begin or continue positions on the ESA Governing Board. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - September 1, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Six Entomologists Earn Honorary Membership at the Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; September 1, 2021 —In recognition of their long-term dedication and significant contributions to the Entomological Society of America (ESA), six entomologists have been selected as Honorary Members of the Society in 2021. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - September 1, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
ESA Receives CDC Award to Build, Diversify Public Health Entomology Workforce
Annapolis, MD; August 30, 2021 —The Entomological Society of America will play a leading role in strengthening the nation’s capacity in public health entomology, thanks to a new $500,000 cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The funding will support programs to expand and diversify the pipeline of students and professionals entering public health entomology careers. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 30, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
ESA Names Winners of 2021 Professional and Student Awards
Annapolis, MD; August 17, 2021 —The Entomological Society of America congratulates the winners of its 2021 awards. The awards recognize scientists, educators, and students who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to entomology. Winners will be honored during Entomology 2021, ESA ' s Annual Meeting, taking place in-person and online, October 31 – November 3, in in Denver, Colorado. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 17, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
ESA Bylaws Amendment Vote Delayed, Special Election Slated for September
August 13, 2021. To ESA members: I am writing today to let you know about an important change to the ESA 2021 elections: The proposed ESA Bylaws amendment that was on the current ballot has been removed and will be re-issued for a member vote via a special election in September. Please note: This change does not affect any part of the election other than the Bylaws initiative. All votes for candidates for office are unaffected, and the closing date for the current election period for candidates for office remains August 18. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 13, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Ten Entomologists Honored as 2021 Fellows of the Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; August 2, 2021 —The Governing Board of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) has elected 10 new Fellows of the Society for 2021. Election as a Fellow of ESA acknowledges outstanding contributions to entomology in research, teaching, extension and outreach, administration, or the military. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 2, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: vquickel22 Source Type: research
David B. Taylor Named New Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Entomology
Annapolis, MD; July 20, 2021 —David B. Taylor, Ph.D., retired research entomologist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture ' s Agricultural Research Service and adjunct professor, emeritus, at the University of Nebraska –Lincoln, has been named the next editor-in-chief of theJournal of Medical Entomology, a bimonthly scientific journal of the Entomological Society of America. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - July 20, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Entomological Society of America Discontinues Use of Gypsy Moth, Ant Names
Change marks launch of ESA effort to review, revise problematic insect common namesAnnapolis, MD; July 7, 2021 —The Entomological Society of America has removed “gypsy moth” and “gypsy ant” as recognized common names for two insect species in its Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms List. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - July 1, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Drone Tech ’s Next Big Target: Insect Pest Management
Annapolis, MD; June 28, 2021 —Drones keep getting smaller and smaller, while their potential applications keep getting bigger and bigger. And now unmanned aircraft systems are taking on some of the world’s biggest small problems: insect pests. From crop-munching caterpillars to disease-transmitting mosquitoes, insects that threaten crops, ecosystems, and public health are increasingly being targeted with new pest-management strategies that deploy unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) for detection and control. And a variety of these applications are featured in a new special collection published this week in theJ...
Source: ESA News - June 28, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Vernard Lewis Selected as 2021 ESA Founders' Memorial Lecturer
Annapolis, MD; May 24, 2021 —Vernard Lewis, Ph.D., BCE, emeritus cooperative extension specialist at the University of California, Berkeley, has been selected to deliver the Founders ' Memorial Award lecture at Entomology 2021, the Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - May 21, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
We Stand With Our Asian Colleagues: A Letter From the ESA President
March 22, 2021To ESA members and the entomology profession at large: (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - March 22, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
