Stridulation Station

On this episode, ESA's Senior Manager of Certification Programs chats with Adam Holt and Chelle Hartzer from The BCE Podcast. Willet shares insights into ESA’s educational resources and certification programs, including the Board Certified Entomologist certification. The conversation explores how ESA programs help advance industry standards, encourage continuing education, and inspire the next gen...

This episode features Samuel Martinelli, chair of the International Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC), who presented IRAC's history, key achievements, and future directions. IRAC has become the global authority on mode of action (MoA) classification for insecticides, developing the widely recognized classification system and guidelines that help farmers and advisors manage pesticide r...

This episode is hosted by the Early Career Professionals Committee, featuring panelists Dr. Heena Puri, Dr. Mary Wallace, Dr. Swati Mishra, and Miles Maxcer discussing their experiences transitioning directly from graduate programs to roles at agricultural biotech startups focused on innovative pest control solutions like biopesticides and RNA technology. Using a Jurassic Park analogy, they define...

This episode is hosted in honor of Black History Month to amplify the voices of International Association of Black Entomologists (IABE) and celebrate excellence, impact, and perseverance within the field of Entomology. The episode will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about IABE and how its community influences the academic and professional journey of its members. The program feature...

A lot can change in five years! Although institutions have reverted to in-person teaching following the COVID-19 Pandemic, entomology is increasingly shifting to online classrooms and portals for student learning. With higher demand for online course options, accessibility and engagement in digital classrooms are essential. Hosted by the ESA Formal and Informal Teaching (FIT) Student Subcommittee,...