


Marine to Myrmecologist: One Entomologist’s Journey to Understand and Conserve Native Biodiversity
Meet Jackson Helms IV, Ph.D., postdoctoral researcher at the Kellogg Biological Station at Michigan State University, whose research focuses on how restoring intensive agriculture to native vegetation maximizes the ecosystem services of insects; how dispersal tradeoffs shape population dynamics, species interactions, and the evolution of life histories; and how to conserve and protect landscapes. Jackson is the subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series.

From Spain to Champaign: How One Entomologist Switched Countries and Study Organisms
An early-career entomologist shares advice on staying inspired while changing study organisms—and continents—for postdoctoral work.

Athlete to Professor: How One Entomologist Discovered His Interest in Bugs, Education, and Service
The creator of the “Relax. I’m an Entomologist” Facebook page, Jacob Bova, discusses how he got hooked on insect science.

How to Find the Right Mentor for Your Entomology Career
At every career stage, we need mentors to help us improve our personal and professional skillsets and provide insights on areas such as research, teaching, time management, writing, and more. Entomology Ph.D. candidate Jocelyn Holt shares tips on how to find, identify, and begin a working relationship with a career mentor.