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Tracy Leskey Selected to Deliver 2023 ESA Founders' Memorial Lecture

Annapolis, MD; May 31, 2023—Tracy Leskey, Ph.D., director and research leader at the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service's Appalachian Fruit Research Station, has been selected to deliver the Founders' Memorial Award Lecture at Entomology 2023, the Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America.

NCB Excellence in Early Career Education and Engagement Award

This award honors a student transition or early professional working within the field of entomology who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to teaching, mentoring, extension, and/or outreach. The recipient will receive a $250 check and an award plaque.

Southeastern Branch Student Registration Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for any undergraduate or graduate student performing research or extension/outreach work in the field of entomology to present their work at the ESA Southeastern Branch Meeting.

Five full registration scholarships will be provided for students to attend the 2025 Southeastern Branch Meeting. Funding priority will be given to students who have not previously attended a Branch meeting and are members of underrepresented demographics within ESA.

Southwestern Branch: Award Nominations

View the list of Southwestern Branch awards and nominate yourself or a colleague.

Branch Award Nominations

ESA Branches offer over 50 awards, ranging from undergraduate student awards to legacy awards. View your Branch award options.

ESA Names 2022 Professional and Student Award Honorees

Annapolis, MD; September 1, 2022—The Entomological Society of America congratulates the recipients of its 2022 awards. ESA Awards & Honors recognize scientists, educators, and students who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to entomology. Award honorees will be showcased during the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting of the Entomological Societies of America, Canada, and British Columbia, November 13-16, in Vancouver.

Nine Entomologists Honored as 2022 Fellows of the Entomological Society of America

Annapolis, MD; August 8, 2022—The Governing Board of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) has elected nine new Fellows of the Society for 2022. Election as a Fellow of ESA acknowledges outstanding contributions to entomology in research, teaching, extension and outreach, administration, or the military.

Christopher Beatty Chosen for 2022 ESA Founders' Memorial Lecture

Annapolis, MD; May 9, 2022—Christopher Beatty, Ph.D., visiting scholar in the Program for Conservation Genomics at Stanford University, has been selected to deliver the Founders' Memorial Award lecture at the 2022 Joint Annual Meeting of the Entomological Societies of America, Canada, and British Columbia.