Tag: K-12 STEM

Overhead view of an insect collection drawer containing a variety of insects, including moths, beetles, dragonflies, and more.

How an International Education Program Fosters a Young Student’s Interest in Entomology

Meet Eno Wang, an eighth grader and aspiring entomologist whose move from China to California has been aided by an international support program that aims to foster his affinity for insect science.

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Virtual Outreach: How Students Bring an Insect Zoo to an Entire State

The Kansas State University Insect Zoo has long been an on-campus attraction, but a student entomology club's efforts to create virtual engagement opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic have built a new model for outreach that continues to spread the educational value of the Insect Zoo far and wide.

The Bugs and the Bees: A Guide to Entomology Outreach, Even During a Pandemic

Entomology graduate students can be important champions for insect science in the public realm. Here's a beginner's guide to engaging audiences both young and old in insect education, even during our current era of social distancing.

How One Aspiring Scientist is Following in Her Father’s Footsteps

Suchitra Dara got an early look at a career in science while helping out in her father's entomology lab during her K-12 years. Now the soon-to-be college student reflects on how that experience shaped her future aspirations and says hands-on science experiences could guide more young students along the path to STEM careers.