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Member Symposium

Unlocking Leadership Potential to Standout in Entomology

Sunday, November 9, 2025
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific
Location: Oregon Convention Center, C124, OCC

Oral Presentation

Unlock actionable strategies to lead with innovation and discover actionable leadership strategies to stand out in entomology! Gain mentorship tools, tech-forward ideas, and a roadmap to shape your future. Perfect for students and ECPs ready to lead and leave their mark!

Presentations:

  • 1:30 PM - 1:35 PM Pacific
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Kushal Naharki (he/him/his) – West Virginia University

  • 1:35 PM - 1:50 PM Pacific
    Developing the leader in you

    Presenting Author: Karla M. Addesso – Tennessee State University

  • 1:50 PM - 2:05 PM Pacific
    Navigating the transition: Developing leadership skills from student life to early career

    Presenting Author: Sajjan Grover – Bayer Crop Science

  • 2:05 PM - 2:20 PM Pacific
    Paying attention to the details: Gaining leadership skills from everyday activities

    Presenting Author: Katelyn Kesheimer (she/her/hers) – Bayer Crop Science

    Co-Author: Hannah Penn – USDA-ARS

  • 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM Pacific
    Persistence, resilience, and innovative attitude in developing a strong research program and delivering practical solutions

    Presenting Author: Surendra Dara – University of Hawaii

  • 2:35 PM - 2:50 PM Pacific
    Weave a Strong Web: Purpose-driven leadership requires building strong networks that uplift, support, and grow together

    Presenting Author: Hannah Tiffin – University of Kentucky

  • 2:50 PM - 3:00 PM Pacific
    Break
  • 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Pacific
    Opportunities for scientific experience in USDA labs and related federal careers

    Presenting Author: Donald C. Weber – USDA-ARS

  • 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Pacific
    Lead where you stand

    Presenting Author: Michelle Boone (she/her/hers) – Colorado State University

  • 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Pacific
    A perspective on Brownian motion and eventual leadership roles in ESA

    Presenting Author: Mark Wright – University of Hawaii

  • 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific
    Empowering entomological collections to be changemakers for the future

    Presenting Author: Jennifer Zaspel – Milwaukee Public Museum

  • 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Pacific
    If you're not slightly uncomfortable in your career, you're not growing: Pushing yourself to excel in entomology

    Presenting Author: Joana Schroeder de Souza – Kansas State University

  • 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Pacific
    Discussion