Leaders in the Field of Entomology

Organizer(s)

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  Anh Tran (She/They)

  Insecticide Product Developer and Technical Services
  ISK Biosciences
  Concord Township, Ohio
• DL

  Dalton Ludwick

  USDA-ARS
  Columbia, Missouri
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  Alix Whitener, PhD

  U.S. Field Development Manager
  FMC Corporation
  Malaga, Washington

Attendees will learn key characteristics of successful careers and advice for their chosen path. Speakers will share lessons learned, offering guidance to students, early professionals, and senior members who should endeavor to learn from their peers. The symposium also allows attendees to network with influential decision-makers in the field.

Presentations:

• 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Pacific

  The myth of the path: Building a career adventure
  

  Presenting Author: Ronda Hamm (she/her/hers) – Conner Prairie
• 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM Pacific

  Lead in: Creativity, innovation and action in entomology!
  

  Presenting Author: Sujaya Rao – University of Minnesota
• 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM Pacific

  Invasives, extension, and leadership: Lessons (so far) from an entomological journey
  

  Presenting Author: Hannah Burrack – Michigan State University
• 3:00 PM - 3:10 PM Pacific

  Break
• 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Pacific

  Your career, your choice: Navigating different paths in Industry
  

  Presenting Author: Renata Bolognesi – Bayer Crop Science