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Section Symposium

Formal and Informal Teaching

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Expanding Education in Entomology: Advocacy for the Underrepresented Communities and Youth in STEM

Sunday, November 10, 2024
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM MST
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, 221 A, PCC

Our goal is to inspire current students, professionals and faculty to be more cognizant of DEI, and be open to opportunities to work with underrepresented groups in future research projects, as well as to inspire novel teaching in the future to encourage the next generation of STEM scientists.

Presentations:

  • 1:30 PM – 1:35 PM MST
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Erin Harris – Texas A&M University

  • 1:35 PM – 1:50 PM MST
    Informal insect experiences positively impact everyone

    Presenting Author: Andrine A. Shufran (she/her/hers) – Oklahoma State University

  • 1:50 PM – 2:05 PM MST
    Teamwork makes the dream work: First-hand success story of diversity and inclusion in STEM

    Presenting Author: Jordan Smink (she/her/hers) – Mississippi State University

    Co-Author: Heather Jordan (she/her/hers) – Mississippi State University

    Co-Author: Cedric Gainwell – Mississippi State University

    Co-Author: Tanner Laird – Mississippi State University

    Co-Author: Garrett Lofton – Mississippi State University

    Co-Author: Sam Warren – Mississippi State University

    Co-Author: Casey Flint – Texas A&M University

    Co-Author: Chelsea Miranda – Howard Payne University

    Co-Author: Rachel Ann McNeal – Texas A&M University

    Co-Author: Chris Dallager (he/him/his) – Mississippi State University

    Co-Author: Christine Williams – Mississippi State University

    Co-Author: Jeffery Tomberlin – Texas A&M University

    Co-Author: C. Anguiano – Texas A&M University

    Co-Author: Jordan Parkins – Texas A&M University

    Co-Author: A. Powell – Texas A&M University

    Co-Author: K. Gibson – Texas A&M University

  • 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM MST
    Increasing engagement of first-generation students and underrepresented communities in entomology research through Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)

    Presenting Author: Anthony Auletta – University of Florida

    Co-Author: Jason Lee Williams – University of Florida

    Co-Author: John S. LaPolla, Ph.D. – Towson University

    Co-Author: Andrea Lucky – University of Florida

  • 2:20 PM – 2:25 PM MST
    Break
  • 2:25 PM – 2:40 PM MST
    Creative outreach: Using art to foster understanding of entomology at Bug Bowl

    Presenting Author: Emily Justus – Purdue University

  • 2:40 PM – 2:55 PM MST
    Insect Expo as a springboard for creating the next generation of entomologists

    Presenting Author: Wizzie Brown, BCE – Texas A&M University

    Co-Author: Molly Keck, BCE – Texas A&M University

  • 2:55 PM – 3:00 PM MST
    Break
  • 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM MST
    Lessons from Loam: Experiences and advice for designing and publishing educational board games

    Presenting Author: Max Helmberger (he/him/his) – Michigan State University

    Co-Author: Timothy P. Lampasona – Vassar College

  • 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM MST
    Diversity beyond insects in entomology: Examples from an HSI

    Presenting Author: Alexander Orfinger – University of Florida

  • 3:30 PM – 4:10 PM MST
    Panel discussion
  • 4:10 PM – 4:15 PM MST
    Closing remarks

    Presenting Author: Erin Harris – Texas A&M University