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Screenshot from Edible Insects online course. At top left, professor Matan Shelomi, Ph.D., holds a dish with cooked insects in one hand and one of the insects in his other hand. At top right is a digital illustration of two tacos with cooked insects. At bottom right is a closeup of a dish with cooked insects over greens with red peppers. At bottom left is green handwriting-style text that reads "Welcome to Edible Insects."

Curious About Edible Insects? There’s a Free Online Course for That

The first-ever massive open online course (MOOC) on edible insects was launched in March, based on one entomologist’s popular university course. Learn more about the development of the “Edible Insects” MOOC and what it offers to online learners around the world.

Entomology Today May 9, 2023 Leave a Comment

Insect Science Interpreted: Meet the Honorees of ESA’s 2022 Science Communication Award

A university's massive open online course on entomology and one researcher's dedication to sharing insect science in her native language earned honors in the Entomological Society of America's second annual award recognizing excellence in science communication.