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.
Applications are now closed.
Please contact ESA staff with any questions.
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