How Entomology Students With ‘Graduphobia’ Can Face Their Fear of the Unknown
Entomology students face plenty of pressure, from conducting research to getting published to presenting at conferences. And, perhaps most daunting: embarking upon a career after graduation. Ph.D. student Lina Bernaola calls the stress of the final stages of academic coursework "graduphobia."
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.
Award Opportunities Abound for Students in Entomology
For an entomology student, earning an award from the Entomological Society of America can be a source of encouragement, an opportunity to gain name recognition, and a chance to meet new colleagues and role models at ESA meetings. One past student award winner shares her experience and advice.
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."
10 Tips for a Winning Entomology Conference Presentation
Every year, students and professionals in entomology present their research at the Entomological Society of America's Annual Meeting. It's a chance to share the latest updates from their work with an audience of fellow experts in insect science, and, with a little preparation, it doesn't have to be a nerve-racking experience.
Young Entomologist’s Project on Display at ESA Branch Meeting
Chloe Weingarten, 13, a budding entomologist from Rochester, Minnesota, presented her poster titled "Bee-searching for a solution: using an antifeedant to conserve bees" at the annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America's North Central Branch in March.
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.
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.
Student Posters and Presentations at Entomology 2015
The following videos were made by Laura Joan Kraft, a graduate student at the University of Georgia, at Entomology 2015 in Minneapolis, MN. Two are of students talking about their […]
Five Tried-And-True Ways Students Can Make the Most of Entomology 2015
By Rebecca A. Schmidt-Jeffris Chair, Committee on Student Affairs As the national meeting of the Entomological Society of America approaches, students will begin creating posters and practicing their talks for […]
Deep Thoughts with Entomology Students
If bugs were to someday take over the world, would you be on the bug side or the human side? If you could be a bug superhero or super villain, […]