ESA Online Member Community Transitions to New Site
Annapolis, MD; May 19, 2020 —This summer, the Entomological Society of America will transition its online member community to a platform that better aligns with the needs of Society membership. To connect and collaborate with colleagues, ESA members are encouraged to visit the refreshed and redesigned ESA Networks site. In A ugust, the ESA Community online discussion and collaboration site will be shut down. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - May 19, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Andrew Short Appointed to Governing Board of the Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; May 13, 2020 —Andrew Short, Ph.D., associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and curator of entomology at the University of Kansas, has been appointed to represent the Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity (SysEB) Section on the Governing Board of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - May 12, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: ljunker Source Type: research
Jessica Ware Elected as Vice President-Elect of Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; May 7, 2020 —Jessica Ware, Ph.D., assistant curator of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, has been elected by members of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) as the organization ' s Vice President-Elect. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - May 7, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: ljunker Source Type: research
ESA Announces Call for Nominations for Special Election
Annapolis, MD; March 17, 2020 —The Entomological Society of America has announced a call for nominations for the role of vice president-elect of the Society. Nominations are due April 1, 2020. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - March 17, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: ljunker Source Type: research
Mosquitoes and Ticks Do Not Transmit Coronavirus
Annapolis, MD; March 16, 2020 —Amid the coronavirus crisis now unfolding around the world, some members of the public have posed questions directly to entomologists or via social media about whether mosquitoes can transmit the virus. In short: There is currently no scientific reason to believe mosquitoes can transmit the coro navirus (SARS-CoV-2). (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - March 16, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Timothy Schowalter Resigns From ESA Governing Board
Annapolis, MD; March 13, 2020 —Timothy Schowalter, Ph.D., vice president of the Entomological Society of America, has announced his resignation as an officer and Governing Board member of the Society. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - March 11, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: ljunker Source Type: research
Cadwalader Joins ESA as Director of Strategic Initiatives
Annapolis, MD; January 21, 2020 —This month, the Entomological Society of America welcomed Erin Cadwalader, Ph.D., to its team as the organization’s new director of strategic initiatives. Cadwalader succeeds Chris Stelzig, CAE, who was promoted to executive director of ESA in December 2019. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - January 17, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
In memoriam: David Pimentel
David Pimentel, Ph.D., distinguished professor of ecology and agricultural sciences at Cornell, researcher, and writer, passed away at the age of 94. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - January 7, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: vquickel22 Source Type: research
In memoriam: Steve Castle
Steve Castle, Ph.D., retired USDA-ARS scientist in Arizona, passed away October 24 at the age of 68. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - December 18, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: vquickel22 Source Type: research
Chris Stelzig Named Next Executive Director of Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; September 24, 2019 —Christopher J. Stelzig, CAE, has been selected to be the next executive director of the Entomological Society of America. Stelzig, currently ESA director of strategic initiatives, will begin the new role December 1. The ESA Governing Board last week elected to promote Stelzig, adding to his acco mplished tenure with ESA that began in 2000. He will replace outgoing executive director C. David Gammel, FASAE, CAE, whoannounced this month that he will resign from his position November 30. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - September 24, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Michelle Smith Elected as Next Vice President-Elect of Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; September 9, 2019 —Michelle S. Smith, leader of the North America Region Integrated Field Science team in Corteva Agriscience Research and Development, has been elected by members of the Entomological Society of America as the organization ' s next Vice President-Elect. ESA members have also elected four other members to begin or continue positions on the ESA Governing Board: Dr. Faith Oi, Mustapha Debboun, Jennifer A. Henke, and Dr. Karla Addesso. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - September 5, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Three Entomologists Earn Honorary Membership at the Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; September 9, 2019 —In recognition of their long-term dedication and significant contributions to the Entomological Society of America (ESA), three entomologists have been selected as Honorary Members of the Society in 2019: Dr. Frank Gilstrap, Dr. Scott H. Hutchins, BCE, and Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - September 5, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Entomological Society of America Executive Director David Gammel Announces Resignation
Annapolis, MD; September 5, 2019 —C. David Gammel, FASAE, CAE, executive director of the Entomological Society of America, has notified the ESA Governing Board that he will leave his position with the organization after November 30, 2019. Gammel, who has served in the role since 2011, will join the consulting firm McKinley Advis ors beginning in December. The ESA Governing Board will meet September 12 to enact the first steps in ESA’s executive leadership transition plan. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - September 5, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Diversity in Awards: A Letter From the ESA President
Annapolis, MD; August 30, 2019 —This week’s announcement of the 2019 class of Fellows of the Entomological Society of America has been met with disappointment for its lack of gender diversity. To members of the Society and the scientific community who have expressed their concerns and criticisms, please know that my colleagu es and I on the ESA Governing Board are deeply grateful for your perspectives, which will have a direct impact on ESA’s Awards and Honors program in the future. (Source: ESA News)
Source: ESA News - August 30, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
Ten Entomologists Honored as Fellows of the Entomological Society of America
Annapolis, MD; August 26, 2019 —The Governing Board of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) has elected 10 new Fellows of the Society for 2019. 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 20, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research
