Program Chair: Kris Wyckhuys, Chrysalis Consulting

Entomologists at the forefront of integrative systems thinking

Program Chair: Wyatt Hoback, Oklahoma State University

Teaching and outreach are critical components of promoting entomology and advancing public understanding of the field. Entomology, the study of insects, is central to many areas of science, including agriculture, ecology, medicine, and biodiversity conservation. Teaching and outreach are essential for promoting entomology because they bridge the gap between scientific research and public knowledge.

Program Chair: Martin Giurfa, Sorbonne University

Associative learning is a capacity found in all animals with a nervous system. This ability enables organisms to extract the logical structure of the world by evaluating the temporal relationships between events. It leads to the formation and storage of memories, which can be retrieved in appropriate contexts to generate adaptive responses to a changing environment.

For the 2025 Virtual Symposium, the deadline to submit a paper or poster was Friday, February 14, 2025. The International Branch is offering grants for students and researchers who are experiencing financial hardship. The purpose of the grant is to allow recipients to present a virtual poster or pre-recorded oral presentation who otherwise would be unable to do so. To learn more and apply, click here. 

Each year during the Eastern Branch Meeting, students are offered the opportunity to present their research and win valuable prizes. There are two components to the competition - ten-minute oral presentations and poster presentations. 

When submitting presentations to the Student Competition, students become eligible to compete for prizes. Awards are given to the first and second place winners for each student competition session. For additional information, please select from the following: