Larry Larson Symposium Harnessing the Power of Insect Science to Solve the World’s Most Urgent Needs

Organizer(s)

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  Boris Castro (he/him/his)

  Technical Knowledge Solutions Scientist
  R&D Operations
  Corteva Agriscience
  Carmel, Indiana
• AJ

  Amanda Jacobson

  Researcher
  Corteva Agriscience
  Indianapolis, Indiana
• LG

  Luis Gomez

  Corteva Agriscience
  Carmel, Indiana

This symposium presents an overview of scientific advances to address the world’s most urgent needs (food, shelter, health, environment, and overall human prosperity). Renowned experts across different disciplines will discuss advances on insect science, challenges, and innovative approaches resulting in the creation of effective and responsible solutions to improve life.

Presentations:

• 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM MST

  Introductory remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Boris A. Castro (he/him/his) – Corteva Agriscience
• 2:15 PM – 2:40 PM MST

  How insect pesticide risk assessments contribute to environmental health
  

  Presenting Author: Niranjana Krishnan – University of Maryland
• 2:40 PM – 3:05 PM MST

  Protecting grains and processed food products from insects through novel technologies
  

  Presenting Author: Kaliramesh Siliveru – Kansas State University

  Co-Author: Deanna S. Scheff (she/her/hers) – USDA-ARS

  Co-Author: Bhadriraju Subramanyam – Kansas State University
• 3:05 PM – 3:30 PM MST

  Challenges in the studies of the biology and management of subterranean termites
  

  Presenting Author: Aaron Mullins – University of Florida

  Co-Author: Nan-Yao Su – University of Florida
• 3:30 PM – 3:40 PM MST

  Break
• 3:40 PM – 4:05 PM MST

  Emerging technologies on mosquito control
  

  Presenting Author: Sanjay Basu – Oxitec Ltd.

  Co-Author: Kevin Gorman (he/him/his) – Oxitec Ltd.
• 4:05 PM – 4:30 PM MST

  Biologicals and their impact on food security
  

  Presenting Author: Karla Medina – CERTIS Biologicals
• 4:30 PM – 4:50 PM MST

  Panel discussion
• 4:50 PM – 4:55 PM MST

  Closing remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Boris A. Castro (he/him/his) – Corteva Agriscience