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Sunday, Nov 9th
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific
Leading with Passion and Innovation: Perspectives from Those Shaping the History of Transgenic Crops
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D135, OCC
Organizer: Katelyn Kesheimer (she/her/hers) – Bayer Crop Science
Organizer: Kimberly Morrell – Bayer Crop Science
Organizer: Jennifer Fridley – Bayer Crop Science
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect EcosystemsPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Sunday, Nov 9th
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific
Microbial Hitchhikers: Microbe Mediated Insect-plant Interactions in Agricultural Systems
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D133-134, OCC
Organizer: Christelle Guedot – University of Wisconsin
Organizer: Emilie Parkanzky – University of Wisconsin
Organizer: Fatma Besbes – University of Wisconsin
Organizer: Elizabeth Hrycyna – University of Wisconsin
Organizer: Sophie Perry (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Sunday, Nov 9th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Breaking Barriers in Insecticide Resistance: Honoring Prof. Jeff Scott's Career in Insect Toxicology
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F150, OCC
Organizer: Nannan Liu – Auburn University
Organizer: Edwin Burgess – University of Florida
Organizer: Ke Dong (she/her/hers) – Duke University
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Sunday, Nov 9th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Foundations and Frontiers in Extension Science: Strengthening Partnerships for the Future
Location: Oregon Convention Center, C123, OCC
Organizer: Patricia Prade (she/her/hers) – Pennsylvania State University
Organizer: Ashleigh Faris – Oklahoma State University
Organizer: Md Tafsir Nur Nabi Rashed (he/him/his) – University of Florida
Organizer: Isaac Esquivel – University of Florida
Organizer: Sriyanka Lahiri – University of Florida
Organizer: Max R. Schmidtbauer – Nachappa Lab Colorado State University
Organizer: Melissa Schreiner – Colorado State University
Organizer: Lisa Mason – Colorado State University
Organizer: Terri Billeisen – North Carolina State University
Organizer: Joanie King – New Mexico State University
Organizer: Nicole Bell – University of Massachusetts
Organizer: Tawny Simisky – University of Massachusetts
Section SymposiumFormal and Informal TeachingPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Sunday, Nov 9th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Public Health Entomology: Mentorship Through Generations
Location: Oregon Convention Center, C125-126, OCC
Organizer: Stacie East, Esq., CAE – Entomological Society of America
Organizer: Anwar Green – Public Health Entomology For All
Organizer: Matylda Lally – Public Health Entomology For All
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary EntomologyFormal and Informal TeachingEarly CareerProfessional DevelopmentStudent
Sunday, Nov 9th
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Leveraging Large Spatial Data for Insect Conservation and Management
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D133-134, OCC
Organizer: Heather Grab (she/her/hers) – Pennsylvania State University
Organizer: Mark Buckner – Pennsylvania State University
Organizer: Kevin Li – Pennsylvania State University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect EcosystemsSystematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Sunday, Nov 9th
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
What the Innovative Ecology? A Lens on the past Shines Light on Tools for Stored Product Entomology
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D135, OCC
Organizer: Alison Gerken – USDA-ARS
Organizer: William Morrison – USDA-ARS
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Sunday, Nov 9th
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Pacific
Insect Cell Technologies for Innovative New Studies and Insecticide Development
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F151, OCC
Organizer: Man-Yeon Choi – United States Department of Agriculture
Organizer: Raghuvir Viswanatha – Harvard University
Organizer: Stephanie Mohr – Harvard University
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and ToxicologyMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Sunday, Nov 9th
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Pacific
Legacy and Innovation: Collaborative Pathways in DoD Pest, Vector, and Invasive Species Research
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B117-119, OCC
Organizer: Jodi Michelle Fiorenzano (she/her/hers) – Armed Forces Pest Management Board
Organizer: Gabriela Zollner – Armed Forces Pest Management Board
Organizer: Michelle Colacicco-Mayhugh, BCE – US Army
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Sunday, Nov 9th
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pacific
Hot Bees: Bridging Approaches and Innovative Tools to Understand Heat Wave Impacts on Wild Bees
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D133-134, OCC
Organizer: Neal M. Williams – University of California
Organizer: Jeremy Hemberger – University of Minnesota
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect EcosystemsPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Sunday, Nov 9th
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Honoring a Pioneer in Insect Toxicology: Celebrating Jeff Scott's Contributions to Insect Toxicology
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F150, OCC
Organizer: Ke Dong (she/her/hers) – Duke University
Organizer: Nannan Liu – Auburn University
Organizer: Edwin Burgess – University of Florida
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Sunday, Nov 9th
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Molecular Genetics of Insect/Host Interactions
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 255, OCC
Organizer: William Benjamin Walker, III – United States Department of Agriculture
Organizer: Jason Pitts – Baylor University
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Sunday, Nov 9th
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Supporting Scientists and Communities: Self-Care and Science Communication in Extension
Location: Oregon Convention Center, C123, OCC
Organizer: Patricia Prade (she/her/hers) – Pennsylvania State University
Organizer: Ashleigh Faris – Oklahoma State University
Organizer: Isaac Esquivel – University of Florida
Organizer: Sriyanka Lahiri – University of Florida
Organizer: Max R. Schmidtbauer – Nachappa Lab Colorado State University
Organizer: Melissa Schreiner – Colorado State University
Organizer: Lisa Mason – Colorado State University
Organizer: Terri Billeisen – North Carolina State University
Organizer: Joanie King – New Mexico State University
Organizer: Nicole Bell – University of Massachusetts
Organizer: Tawny Simisky – University of Massachusetts
Section SymposiumFormal and Informal TeachingPlant-Insect EcosystemsProfessional Development
Sunday, Nov 9th
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational Course
Location: Oregon Convention Center, C125-126, OCC
Organizer: Carly M. Tribull – Farmingdale State College
Organizer: Carl E. Hjelmen – Utah Valley University
Section SymposiumFormal and Informal TeachingEarly CareerProfessional DevelopmentStudent
Monday, Nov 10th
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pacific
FIT Business Meeting
Location: Oregon Convention Center, C124, OCC
Organizer: Wyatt Wyatt Hoback (he/him/his) – Oklahoma State University
Organizer: Carly M. Tribull – Farmingdale State College
Section SymposiumFormal and Informal Teaching
Monday, Nov 10th
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Plant-Insect Ecosystems Section Networking Session and Awards Celebration
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 251, OCC
Organizer: Anjel M. Helms – Texas A&M University
Organizer: Lauren Diepenbrock – University of Florida
Organizer: Katelyn Kesheimer (she/her/hers) – Bayer Crop Science
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Monday, Nov 10th
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
SysEB Business Meeting
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 253, OCC
Organizer: Marek Borowiec (he/him/his) – Colorado State University
Organizer: JoVonn Hill – Mississippi Entomological Museum
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Monday, Nov 10th
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific
MUVE Business Meeting with Highlights of Medical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B117-119, OCC
Organizer: Ary Faraji, BCE (he/him/his) – Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Monday, Nov 10th
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific
PBT Business Meeting
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 252, OCC
Organizer: Edmund Norris – United States Department of Agriculture
Organizer: Ana Velez (she/her/hers) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Tuesday, Nov 11th
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific
Buzzing with Knowledge: Supercharging K-12 Outreach by Empowering Educators
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 253, OCC
Organizer: Anupreksha Jain – University of Wisconsin
Section SymposiumFormal and Informal TeachingPlant-Insect EcosystemsProfessional Development
Tuesday, Nov 11th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Advances in Areawide Pest Management of Invasive and Endemic Pests in Agroecosystems
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D135, OCC
Organizer: Seth Dorman – USDA-ARS
Organizer: Govinda Shrestha, PhD – South Dakota State University
Organizer: Michael J. Brewer – Texas A&M University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Tuesday, Nov 11th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Coping Under Stress: Adaptive Strategies to Toxins by Arthropods
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F151, OCC
Organizer: Adekunle Adesanya (he/him/his) – Corteva Agriscience
Organizer: Fang Zhu – Pennsylvania State University
Organizer: Chaoyang Zhao – USDA-ARS
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and ToxicologyMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Tuesday, Nov 11th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
eDNA as a Tool for Inferring Insect Species Presence and Characterizing Communities
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 251, OCC
Organizer: Jeff Everett – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Organizer: David S. Pilliod – U.S. Geological Survey
Organizer: Tabitha Graves (she/her/hers) – US Geological Survey
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and BiodiversityPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Tuesday, Nov 11th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Endangered Species Act Pesticide Label Changes Impacts on Conservation and Agriculture
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D133-134, OCC
Organizer: Christopher T. McCullough (he/him/his) – Washington State Department of Agriculture
Organizer: Dowen Jocson – Washington State University
Organizer: Jasmin Ramirez-Strain – University of California
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect EcosystemsPhysiology, Biochemistry, and ToxicologyScience Policy
Tuesday, Nov 11th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Invasive Plants and Public Health: Unraveling the Connections to Vector-Borne Diseases
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B116, OCC
Organizer: Brian Allan (he/him/his) – University of Illinois
Organizer: Sadie Ryan, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Florida
Organizer: Luke Flory, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Florida
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary EntomologyPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Tuesday, Nov 11th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
One Hundred Years of Entomopathogenic Nematology: Innovations Biocontrol Through the Generations
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D137-138, OCC
Organizer: David Shapiro-Ilan (he/him/his) – USDA-ARS
Organizer: Edwin Lewis – University of Idaho
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Tuesday, Nov 11th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Pollinators, Pests & Pesticides: Innovation in IPPM
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 254, OCC
Organizer: Shianne E. Lindsay (she/her/hers) – Cornell University
Organizer: Scott McArt – Cornell University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Tuesday, Nov 11th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Tiny Couriers, Big Impact: How Extracellular Vesicles Orchestrate Inter-Species Communication
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B113, OCC
Organizer: Xiufeng Zhang – Kansas State University
Organizer: Kristopher Silver (he/him/his) – Kansas State University
Organizer: Dana Mitzel – National Agro and Bio-defense Facility
Organizer: Ana Velez (she/her/hers) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Organizer: Hameeda Sultana – University of Tennessee
Organizer: Marija Milosevic – University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary EntomologyPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Tuesday, Nov 11th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Addressing the Absence: Highlighting the Future of Urban Entomology
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B117-119, OCC
Organizer: Christopher C. Hayes (he/him/his) – North Carolina State University
Organizer: Aaron Ashbrook – Louisiana State University
Organizer: Jose Santos Portugal, III, BCE, PHE – Mississippi State University
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary EntomologyEarly Career
Tuesday, Nov 11th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Bridging Generations of Innovative Diapause Research
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F150, OCC
Organizer: Megan E. Meuti, PhD (she/her/hers) – The Ohio State University
Organizer: Frederico Hickmann, PhD (he/him/his) – The Ohio State University
Organizer: Umut Toprak (he/him/his) – Ankara University
Organizer: Daniel Hahn – University of Florida
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and ToxicologyEarly Career
Tuesday, Nov 11th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Exploring the Nature of Climate Change Impacts on Insect Biodiversity
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B110-112, OCC
Organizer: Charlotte L. Outhwaite (she/her/hers) – Zoological Society of London
Organizer: David Wagner – University of Connecticut
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and BiodiversityPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Tuesday, Nov 11th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Born to Be Wild: Investigating Wildlife-Arthropod Vector Interactions in a One Health Context
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 255, OCC
Organizer: Karen Poh (she/her/hers) – USDA-ARS
Organizer: Erika Machtinger – Pennsylvania State University
Organizer: Risa Pesapane – The Ohio State University
Organizer: Danielle Tufts (she/her/hers) – University of Pittsburgh
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Tuesday, Nov 11th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Contemporary Strategies for Studying Pollinator Conservation and Distribution in a Changing World
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 252, OCC
Organizer: Blanca M. Guillén (she/her/hers) – University of California
Organizer: Claudineia Pereira Costa – University of California
Organizer: Oscar Martinez Lopez, PhD – University of California
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific
Environmental Impacts on Mosquito Biology and Vector-Borne Pathogen Transmission
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B116, OCC
Organizer: Chris Stone – Illinois Natural History Survey
Organizer: Jiayue (Gabriel) Yan (he/him/his) – University of Illinois
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific
Gene Drives: Transforming Pest Management for the Future
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F150, OCC
Organizer: Amit Sethi – Corteva Agriscience
Organizer: Daniela Pezzini – Bayer Crop Science
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and ToxicologyPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific
Bugs, Barns, and Breakthroughs: Leveraging the past to Advance Livestock and Poultry Pest Control
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 255, OCC
Organizer: Valeria Lee (she/her/hers) – Pennsylvania State University
Organizer: Paige S. Alexander – Pennsylvania State University
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific
Historical Data and the Study of Biodiversity
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B110-112, OCC
Organizer: Jessica L. Ware (she/her/hers) – American Museum of Natural History
Organizer: Christie Bahlai (she/her/hers) – Kent State University
Organizer: Eliza Grames (she/her/hers) – Binghamton University
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and BiodiversityPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific
Successful Partnerships Between Academia, the Research Community, and the Urban Pest Industry
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B117-119, OCC
Organizer: Anna Iversen, BCE (she/her/hers) – Pelsis
Organizer: Patricia Hottel, BCE – Rentokil Terminix
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary EntomologyProfessional Development
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific
Advocating for Insect Conservation Within a Changing Political Landscape
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 251, OCC
Organizer: Morgan E. Christman (she/her/hers) – Louisiana State University
Organizer: Rachel L. Walsh, M.S. (she/her/hers) – Florida Museum of Natural History
Organizer: Vaughn Shirey – Florida Museum of Natural History
Organizer: David Wagner – University of Connecticut
Organizer: Dominic Evangelista – University of Illinois
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and BiodiversityScience Policy
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific
Applied Studies and Near-term Solutions to Manage Important Veterinary Pests in the USA
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B113, OCC
Organizer: Alec C. Gerry (he/him/his) – University of California
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific
Bridging Fly Generations with Communication and Collaboration
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F152, OCC
Organizer: Corey Reese (he/him/his) – University of Florida
Organizer: Peter Witzgall – Saint Louis University
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific
Integrated Pest Management Strategies to Manage Invasive Species in Specialty Crops
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 254, OCC
Organizer: Jasleen Kaur (she/her/hers) – University of Florida
Organizer: Emily Clare Kraus, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of California
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific
Larry Larson Symposium: Responsible Crop Protection, a Journey of Innovation from Past to Future
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D137-138, OCC
Organizer: Boris Castro – Corteva Agriscience
Organizer: Luis Gomez – Corteva Agriscience
Organizer: Amanda Jacobson – Corteva Agriscience
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect EcosystemsPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Tuesday, Nov 11th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific
The Ecological and Social Dimensions of Pest, Predator, and Pollinator Management in Urban Systems and Green Spaces
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D133-134, OCC
Organizer: Tania Kim – Kansas State University
Organizer: Kaitlin Schieuer – Kansas State University
Organizer: Heidi Liere – Lewis and Clark College
Organizer: Hannah Talton – North Carolina A&T State University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect EcosystemsFormal and Informal Teaching
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific
Innovations in Integrated Pest Management to Protect Beneficial Insects
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 254, OCC
Organizer: Hongmei Li-Byarlay (she/her/hers) – Central State University
Organizer: Muhammad Haseeb (he/him/his) – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect EcosystemsPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Appalachian Arthropods: Continuing the Legacy of Biodiversity Research in the Smokies and Beyond
Location: Oregon Convention Center, E141-142, OCC
Organizer: William R. Kuhn (he/him/his) – Discover Life In America
Organizer: Todd Witcher (he/him/his) – Discover Life in America
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Bioacoustic Approaches Shaping Entomology's Future: Applications Across Diverse Study Systems
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D133-134, OCC
Organizer: Lillian H.P Johnson – The Ohio State University
Organizer: Luke Hearon – The Ohio State University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect EcosystemsMachine Learning and AI
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Connecting Legacy and Innovation in Stored Product Entomology to Promote Global Food Security
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B116, OCC
Organizer: Scott T. O'Neal (he/him/his) – FSS, Inc.
Organizer: Deanna Scheff – USDA-ARS
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Conservation Biological Control Through Habitat Management: Bridging Challenges and Innovations
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D135, OCC
Organizer: Pragya Kiju (she/her/hers) – Clemson University
Organizer: Anjana Duwal (she/her/hers) – Louisiana State University
Organizer: Kushal Naharki (he/him/his) – West Virginia University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect EcosystemsPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Conversations Between Entomologists and Plant Pathologists: Joining Forces to Control Pathogens
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D136, OCC
Organizer: Berenice Romero (she/her/hers) – Louisiana State University
Organizer: Jeffrey Davis – Louisiana State University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Emerging Model Systems Enabling Host-Microbial Science
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F150, OCC
Organizer: Zakee Sabree (he/him/his) – University of Toronto
Organizer: Elizabeth Ottesen (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia
Organizer: Jose Pietri – Purdue University
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
From the Bench to the Field: Emerging Technologies to Advance Honey Bee Health
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 255, OCC
Organizer: Vincent Ricigliano – USDA-ARS
Organizer: Julia Fine – USDA-ARS
Organizer: Sascha Nicklisch – University of California
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Genomics, Physiology, and IPM of Scale Insects
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F152, OCC
Organizer: Zheng Li (he/him/his) – Miami University
Organizer: Zinan Wang (he/him/his) – Uiniversity of Kentucky
Organizer: Hongmin Qin – Texas A&M University
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and ToxicologySystematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Innovations in Invasive Species Response
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D137-138, OCC
Organizer: Cody Holthouse – Oregon Department of Agriculture
Organizer: Max Ragozzino – Oregon Department of Agriculture
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Innovative Risk Assessment Methods for Biological Products' Impact on Non-Target Arthropods
Location: Oregon Convention Center, F151, OCC
Organizer: Ashley St. Clair (she/her/hers) – Corteva Agriscience
Organizer: Giovana Matos Franco – Corteva Agriscience
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and ToxicologyPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Insect Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes
Location: Oregon Convention Center, C120-122, OCC
Organizer: Yasmin Tavares – Columbia University
Organizer: Emily Leggat – Columbia University
Organizer: Ellie Gamett – American Museum of Natural History
Organizer: Isobel Mifsud – Columbia University
Organizer: Bekka Brodie – Columbia University
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Insects as Agents and Beneficiaries of Restoration in Highly Degraded Habitats
Location: Oregon Convention Center, E143-144, OCC
Organizer: Frances Sivakoff – The Ohio State University
Organizer: Nathan Haan – University of Kentucky
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Pollinators in Grazing Lands
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D139-140, OCC
Organizer: Elinor Lichtenberg – University of North Texas
Organizer: Katherine Kral-O'Brien – Iowa State University
Organizer: Bethany Roberton – North Dakota State University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific
Symposium in Honor of Dr Michael Rust's 50 Years Contributions to the Science of Urban Entomology
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B117-119, OCC
Organizer: Chow-Yang Lee, BCE (he/him/his) – University of California
Organizer: Dong-Hwan Choe, BCE – University of California
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
Wednesday, Nov 12th
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Pacific
Understanding Drivers of Insect Biodiversity Loss Through Synthesis
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B113, OCC
Organizer: Eliza Grames (she/her/hers) – Binghamton University
Organizer: Joseph Millard – Cambridge University
Organizer: Christopher Halsch – Binghamton University
Organizer: Chris Elphick, PhD – University of Connecticut
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and BiodiversityPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pacific
Innovative Research and Development of Insect Repellents
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B116, OCC
Organizer: Mustapha Debboun, BCE-Emeritus – Baylor College of Medicine
Organizer: Agenor Mafra-Neto – ISCA, Inc
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology
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Wednesday, Nov 12th
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Bridging Current Honey Bee Health Research
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 255, OCC
Organizer: Edward Hsieh – USDA-ARS
Organizer: Elizabeth Walsh (she/her/hers) – USDA-ARS
Section SymposiumPhysiology, Biochemistry, and ToxicologyPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Bringing Innovation and Passion to the Legacy of Insect Resistance Management
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D133-134, OCC
Organizer: Graham Head – Bayer Crop Science
Organizer: Patti L. Prasifka – Corteva Agriscience
Organizer: Caydee Savinelli (she/her/hers) – Syngenta
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Cerambycid Beetles: Bridging Ecology, Evolution, and Management Across Borders
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B110-112, OCC
Organizer: Robert Mitchell – Pennsylvania State University
Organizer: Ann Ray – Xavier University
Organizer: Duane McKenna – University of Memphis
Section SymposiumSystematics, Evolution, and BiodiversityPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
From the Roots to the Shoots: Impacts of Human and Ecological Legacies on Forest Ecosystems
Location: Oregon Convention Center, D135, OCC
Organizer: Kayla I. Perry – The Ohio State University
Organizer: Emily Althoff – University of Missouri
Organizer: Todd Johnson – Louisiana State University
Section SymposiumPlant-Insect Ecosystems
Wednesday, Nov 12th
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Gene Drive and Genetic Engineering for Pest Control
Location: Oregon Convention Center, B117-119, OCC
Organizer: Jackson Champer (he/him/his) – Peking University
Organizer: Samuel Champer (he/him/his) – Michigan State University
Organizer: Jie Du (she/her/hers) – Peking University
Organizer: Xinyue Zhang (she/her/hers) – Peking University
Organizer: Yingke Wu (she/her/hers) – Peking University
Section SymposiumMedical, Urban, and Veterinary EntomologySystematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity