A Crash Course in Science Communication for Entomologists
Entomology 2018 keynoter Randy Olson helps entomologists get past a fundamental challenge: "The more information we’re gathering, the worse we’re getting at communicating."
How Pokémon Opens the Door for Entomology Education
An article in the latest issue of American Entomologist explores the long-running Pokémon game and its implications for engaging kids and adults in entomology. Plus, an analysis of Bug-type Pokémon characters by their suitable real-life arthropod orders.
Entomological Storytelling: Why We Wrote an Opera About Locusts (Really!)
Entomologist-turned-author Jeffrey Lockwood shares the experience of his latest science-communication effort, adapting the story of the Rocky Mountain locust to the lyrical stage.
A Year Older, A Year Wiser: 5 More Things I’ve Learned About a Career in Extension
Extension entomologist David R. Coyle, Ph.D. shares another round of advice for success in the extension career, a role that requires efficiency, flexibility, and customer service.
How Two Entomologists Landed on TV With Bill Nye
What started with one entomologist's Twitter hashtag turned into a segment on the Netflix show Bill Nye Saves the World, and two entomology graduate students appeared on the show to share their work with the world.
Watch the Five Finalist Videos in the 2018 YouTube Your Entomology Contest
Check out the five finalist videos in the Entomological Society of America's 2018 YouTube Your Entomology Contest. Winner, runner-up, and honorable mentions will be announced at Entomology 2018.
Anatomy of a Great Entomological Research Poster
What makes a great research poster? Authors of past winning posters at Entomological Society of America meetings recommend good storytelling, succinct wording, appealing visuals, and a simple presentation overall—great advice for entomology students and professionals alike as they prepare their posters for Entomology 2018.
Entomologists Urge Action, Advocacy After 2018 March for Science
Entomologists Ashley Kennedy and Lina Bernaola participated in the 2018 March for Science in Washington, DC, on April 14. Kennedy and Bernaola say that, though the March was smaller than the 2017 edition, it left them inspired to "continue taking steps forward to enhance advocacy for science."
“Insecta” Documentary Explores the Wonder of Entomology
This new documentary explains what makes entomologists tick.
Mary Roach: A “Gateway Drug” for Science
Highlights of the 2017 Annual Meeting Plenary Session with Mary Roach and Gwen Pearson
How to Talk to a Reporter About Entomology
What can you do as a scientist to get the best, most accurate coverage of your research? Tips on working with reporters.
“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
Why Insects Make Great Ambassadors for Science Education
The sensory experience of live butterflies gets visitors in learning mode, and that's when staff at Butterfly Pavilion can connect what visitors see with broader science topics.
Entomology Takes the Stage (and the Airwaves) at Science Friday Live
Last Saturday, on the stage of the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas, entomologist Rachel Stone told the audience gathered there that a pile of animal poop is a lot like […]
Why Science Communication is Critical to the Future of Entomology
By Margaret Hardy, MSc, Ph.D., FRES Recent efforts to bring science communication into the scholarship of the teaching and learning umbrella has met with some success. The emergence of commercially […]
Watch the Five Finalist Videos in the 2017 YouTube Your Entomology Contest
At Entomology 2017—which starts exactly two months from today, by the way—the results of ESA’s 2017 YouTube Your Entomology Contest will be announced. Today, the five finalists have been named, […]