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Member Symposium

Study Insects, Save the World: The Impact of Entomology on the Science of Sustainability

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor 10

In-Person

    Organizer(s)

  • MF

    Marc Fisher (he/him/his)

    Field Science Leader
    Crop Protection and Discovery
    Corteva Agriscience
    El Dorado Hills, California

Society is increasingly acknowledging the importance of “sustainability”, and entomology has led the way in providing models within which critical questions regarding sustainability are addressed. This symposium explores how entomologists can utilize their science to fight for a healthy and productive future for the world and future generations.

Presentations:

  • 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM ET
    Us versus them: Introductory remarks on the need for discussions in sustainability

    Presenting Author: Marc L. Fisher (he/him/his) – Corteva Agriscience

  • 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM ET
    Defining "sustainability" in agriculture: A discussion on agriculture's role in a more sustainable world

    Presenting Author: Susan Moser – USDA

  • 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET
    What is sustainability? And what is entomology's role in a sustainable world?

    Presenting Author: Ryan Gott (he/him/his) – Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden

  • 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM ET
    The role of the Entomological Society of America in the discussion around balancing wildlife protection and responsible insecticide use

    Presenting Author: Silvana V. Paula-Moraes – University of Florida

  • 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM ET
    Integrating metrics to support sustainability: How sustainability metrics can be used in entomological science

    Presenting Author: Marty Matlock – University of Arkansas

  • 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM ET
    Break
  • 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
    Expansion of agriculture to include insects as food and feed

    Presenting Author: Erin M. Harris (she/her/hers) – Texas A&M University

    Co-Author: Jeffery K. K. Tomberlin (he/him/his) – Texas A&M University

    Co-Author: Chelsea D. Miranda – Texas A&M University

  • 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM ET
    Death by a thousand cuts: A look at the principal drivers of global insect declines

    Presenting Author: David L. Wagner – University of Connecticut

  • 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM ET
    Integrated pest management and sustainable pest management in California

    Presenting Author: Jim Farrar – University of California

  • 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM ET
    How to save the world by sharing your work in sustainability

    Presenting Author: Karen Meinders – Corteva Agriscience

  • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET
    Panel discussion