Naming a Bug After a Droid: The Case of Kaytuesso flavolateralis
A newly described genus of true bug from Papua New Guinea has been dubbed "Kaytuesso," so named for a perceived resemblance to K-2SO, a droid character from the movie "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
The Many Facets of Collaboration in Entomological Research, and Beyond
At a symposium at Entomology 2017 on "The Power of Cooperation," organized by the ESA Student Affairs Committee, speakers ranging from seasoned professors to postdoctoral researchers to graduate students shared their experiences in developing and maintaining fruitful scientific collaborations.
Insect Common Names, as Invented by Artificial Intelligence
What would happen if you asked a machine to come up with new common names for insects? A scientist and her neural network find out.
When Educating About Insects, Instructional Video Can Help
Extension entomologists at Texas A&M have used short instructional videos to supplement face-to-face education sessions for growers on integrated pest management, and analysis of their use shows the videos are improving learning outcomes.
Why One Entomologist Had to Become a “Coordination Gladiator”
In her postdoctoral position with the USDA-ARS, entomologist Erika Machtinger directed a field study in which she had to manage "a field staff of six, countless rotating volunteers, laboratory support, and multiple institutions and landowners." All in a day's work for a busy entomologist! Learn more in the first of our new "Standout Early Career Professionals" Q&A series.
New Year, New Look for Entomology Today!
Time for Entomology Today to shed its old skin and grow with a new design!
The Best of 2017 on Entomology Today
It's been a busy year at Entomology Today. We review the most popular posts about entomology news, research, and goings-on in the field from 2017.
Entomologists Say Harassment and Bullying in Science are “#NeverOK”
At Entomology 2017, a group of entomologists facilitated a conversation among ESA members and conference participants about the issues of bullying and harassment in our workplaces and at ESA conferences.
The Role of School Nurses in Integrated Pest Management for Public Health
School nurses deal directly with the effects of lice, ticks, and mosquitoes on students and can be an important addition to the IPM team.
A Place for Engineering in Entomology
Highlights from the Entomology 2017 Symposium "Entomological Engineering: Tracking, Stimulation, and Detection of Insects"
Highlighted Posters at Entomology 2017
Highlighted Posters at Entomology 2017 were selected by the Program Committee to exemplify the meeting theme of "ignite. inspire. innovate."
First Impressions of Entomology 2017 From First-Time Attendees
Entomology Today visited the reception to talk to some first-time attendees and get their impression of the conference experience so far.
Vector Control Experts Sought for Onsite Aid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
The Caribbean Emergency Vector Response Network, a grassroots effort to coordinate aid after the hurricanes, issued a call for volunteers to deploy to Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands to provide vector control assistance.
The Best of Denver: What to See and How to Get There During Entomology 2017
By Alix Whitener, BCE-Intern Editor’s Note: As Entomology 2017 arrives, today we conclude our five-part “Students at #EntSoc17” series on Entomology Today, in which members of ESA’s Student Affairs Committee share […]
(Soon To Be) Live From Entomology 2017: Q&A With Hosts of This Week in Science
Among many highlights on the slate for Entomology 2017—which starts this Sunday, believe it or not—is a live recording of the long-running podcast This Week in Science. Hosts Kiki Sanford, […]
“People Want to Hear From Scientists”: Q&A With Mary Roach, Science Writer
An interview with science writer and author Mary Roach, speaker at the ESA 2017 Plenary Session