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Member Symposium

Legends in Entomology from the Far West

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Location: Oregon Convention Center, E143-144, OCC

Oral Presentation

"Legend in Entomology” blends science with the culture and history of the region. This forum honors the groundbreaking work that shaped our understanding of insects. Be inspired by their legacy— and learn how their discoveries continue to impact science—by networking with professionals driving innovation and celebrating the West’s entomological heritage.

Presentations:

  • 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM Pacific
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Silvia I. Rondon (she/her/hers) – Oregon State University

  • 9:10 AM - 9:25 AM Pacific
    Forty-two years of East to West bee research: the discoveries, the culture, and the bees that shaped the career of Dr. Michael Burgett

    Presenting Author: Carolyn Breece (she/her/hers) – Oregon State University

  • 9:25 AM - 9:40 AM Pacific
    Recognizing a legend in IPM and entomology from the Intermountain West: Dr. Diane Alston

    Presenting Author: Ricardo Ramirez (he/him/his) – New Mexico State University

  • 9:40 AM - 9:55 AM Pacific
    The legacy of Jay Brunner

    Presenting Author: Christian Krupke – Purdue University

  • 9:55 AM - 10:05 AM Pacific
    Break
  • 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM Pacific
    Bruce Eldridge: A career of science and service to public-health entomology

    Presenting Author: Christopher Barker – University of California

  • 10:20 AM - 10:35 AM Pacific
    Ralph Berry contributions in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest

    Presenting Author: Len Coop – Oregon State University

  • 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM Pacific
    Roger Vargas: The world's greatest fruit fly biologist

    Presenting Author: John Stark – Washington State University

  • 10:50 AM - 11:05 AM Pacific
    Stan Hoyt and science

    Presenting Author: Elizabeth Beers – Washington State University

  • 11:05 AM - 11:15 AM Pacific
    Break
  • 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific
    Kevin Wanner and his eternal legacy

    Presenting Author: Erika Rodbell – Montana State University

  • 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Pacific
    Sanford Eigenbrode contributions to science

    Presenting Author: Erik Wenninger (he/him/his) – University of Idaho

  • 11:45 AM - 11:55 AM Pacific
    Closing remarks

    Presenting Author: Laura Corley Lavine (she/her/hers) – Washington State University