The Collaborative Publication Program is a professional development opportunity for ESA Student Members designed to enhance their scientific writing and reviewing skills. Not a member? Join ESA today.
Designed by the ESA Student Affairs Committee (SAC), this program offers guided mentorship in creating high-quality, peer-reviewed articles on topics of broad interest to the ESA community.
What You'll Gain:
- Master Scientific Writing: Work directly with early career professionals to develop a publication-ready article that showcase your expertise.
- Expert Insights on Publishing: Learn from ESA's Publications Council during exclusive webinars on a diverse range of topics covering the publication process.
- Build Your Professional Network: Connect with students nationwide and mentors who will support your career long after the program ends.
- Real Publication Experience: Contribute to a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Insect Science and add a professional publication to your CV before graduation.
Application Deadline: July 15
Participation is not guaranteed.
The Student Affairs Committee will review applications and early applicants will be prioritized.
What does it look like?
This program will result in a review article which encompasses two controversial topics in entomology. Similar to the previous student debates, student teams will be assigned to a stance for one of the topics, and students will collaborate with other team members to write a section of the review article which defends this stance. Teams will also be paired with early career professionals mentors to provide suggestions and feedback.
Topic and Stance
Topic 1: Should AI and automation become an integral part of entomological education and research?
- Stance 1: Yes, AI and automation can increase accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility for entomologists.
- Stance 2: No, Over-reliance on AI risks eroding foundational skills, critical thinking, and entomological practices.
Topic 2: Should insect collections and killing insects be a part of public education, K-k12 education, or even introductory/survey course education in college?
- Stance 1: Yes
- Stance 2: No
Timeline
Application Timeline
- June: Applications open
- July 15: Application deadline
- July 22: Applications reviewed by SAC and acceptances sent out
Program Timeline
End of July
Webinar: How to do a literature review and structure a manuscript
August 21
- First drafts due from each team
- Mentor assignments finalized
Mid-September
Mentors provide feedback on first drafts
Late September
Webinar: How to respond to reviewers, write cover letters, submit manuscripts, and handle rejection
October 15
Final 900-word summaries due to SAC
(Must be publication-ready with citations, references, topic/stance, and team member names in the header)
Late October
Mentors give final feedback on summaries
November 9–12
Participant meet-up at ESA Annual Meeting
December 20
Final summaries submitted to SAC for publication in Journal of Insect Science