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Program Symposium

Plant-Insect Ecosystems

Science Policy

Can Research Affect Policy as Much as Policy Affects Research? Global Perspectives in Entomology

Sunday, November 5, 2023
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Potomac C

In-Person

    Organizer(s)

  • Allison Bistline-East (she/her/hers)

    Agriculture & Food Systems Specialist
    Maine Climate Science Information Exchange
    University of Maine
    Bangor, Maine

  • Zeus Mateos

    Postdoctoral Research Associate
    Department of Entomology
    Purdue University
    West Lafayette, Indiana

Bringing together a panel of researchers from eight countries, this symposium highlights the research-policy interplay in entomology. Speakers will share how they have experienced policy impacts to their research, followed by a panel discussion where speakers and audience can participate in identifying issues and action areas for future science advocacy.

Presentations:

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

    Presenting Author: Allison Bistline-East (she/her/hers) – University of Maine

  • 8:05 AM – 8:25 AM ET
    Connecting research with action: Advances in applied biological control in California

    Presenting Author: Ricky Lara (he/him/his) – California Department of Food and Agriculture

  • 8:25 AM – 8:45 AM ET
    The policy and entomology research link with reference to crop pollination in Kenya

    Presenting Author: Esther Kioko (she/her/hers) – National Museums of Kenya

  • 8:45 AM – 9:25 AM ET
    Panel discussion
  • 9:25 AM – 9:30 AM ET
    Closing remarks

    Presenting Author: Allison Bistline-East (she/her/hers) – University of Maine