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Member Symposium

Refining the Blueprint for an Impactful Career in the Dynamic World of Insect Science

Sunday, November 10, 2024
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, 121 C, PCC

Presentations:

  • 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM MST
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Adekunle Adesanya (he/him/his) – Corteva Agriscience

  • 8:05 AM – 8:17 AM MST
    An entomologist briefcase for an impactful career in the discovery and development of crop protection technologies

    Presenting Author: Thomas Sparks – Agrilucent

    Co-Author: Keith Wing – Keith D Wing Consulting LLC

  • 8:17 AM – 8:29 AM MST
    Ecotoxicology for a sustainable future: An opportunity for an entomologist to positive make a difference

    Presenting Author: Nicholas Storer – American Sugarbeet Growers Association

  • 8:29 AM – 8:41 AM MST
    (Re)designing the transdisciplinary approach to urban pest management

    Presenting Author: Changlu Wang – Rutgers University

  • 8:41 AM – 8:53 AM MST
    Entomological opportunities and challenges for environmental protection

    Presenting Author: Kara Welch (she/her/hers) – Environmental Protection Agency

  • 8:53 AM – 8:58 AM MST
    Break
  • 8:58 AM – 9:10 AM MST
    Strategies for a complete 360-degree experience for successful career in entomological science

    Presenting Author: Joanna Chiu – University of California

  • 9:10 AM – 9:22 AM MST
    From east to west: The commonalities and differentiating attributes for an impactful career in entomology

    Presenting Author: David Held – Auburn University

  • 9:22 AM – 9:34 AM MST
    What does it take to make an impact in entomology? Ideas for a future vision for entomologists

    Presenting Author: Laura Lavine – Washington State University

  • 9:34 AM – 9:54 AM MST
    Panel discussion
  • 9:54 AM – 10:06 AM MST
    The making of an entomopreneur

    Presenting Author: Robert Clark – EcoData Technology

  • 10:06 AM – 10:18 AM MST
    Mentoring entomology students for their career journeys

    Presenting Author: Rufus Isaacs – Michigan State University

  • 10:18 AM – 10:30 AM MST
    The future of insect science in crop protection

    Presenting Author: James Walgenbach – North Carolina State University

  • 10:30 AM – 10:42 AM MST
    Consulting for compliance: A career guide for entomologist

    Presenting Author: Ashlea Frank – Compliance Services International

  • 10:42 AM – 10:54 AM MST
    Adaptive on the fly: Leveraging your entomological experience for a career maximum

    Presenting Author: Henry Fadamiro – Texas A&M University

  • 10:54 AM – 11:00 AM MST
    Break
  • 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM MST
    Panel discussion

    Panelist: Pamela Bachman – Bayer Crop Science

    Panelist: Bill Hendrix – Valent Biosciences Corporation

    Panelist: Jayme Williams – BASF

    Panelist: Hannah Joy Burrack – Michigan State University

    Panelist: Christopher T. McCullough (he/him/his) – Washington State Department of Agriculture

    Panelist: Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris (she/her/hers) – USDA-ARS

    Panelist: Amanda Jacobson – Corteva Agriscience

    Panelist: Adam Gasper – Corteva Agriscience

    Panelist: Floyd Shockley – Smithsonian Institution

    Panelist: Leah Buchman – Bio.org

  • 11:20 AM – 11:25 AM MST
    Closing remarks

    Presenting Author: Adekunle Adesanya (he/him/his) – Corteva Agriscience