Why is this a good time to host a tour on Invasive Species?

Invasive insect species from all over the world arrive regularly at US ports of entry, posing potentially disastrous consequences for agriculture, forestry, and human and animal health. The economic impact is estimated at over $30 billion annually, due to crop losses and mitigation costs! This spring, the US Department of Agriculture appropriated $17.5 mio for the eradication of the spotted lanternfly in PA.

• Registration and payment will be completed via a secured link with use of a credit card. 
• Registration cost is $645 per person.
  • Registration includes hotel reservations for 2 nights, welcome reception, all meals, shuttle to/from airport, bus transportation, all fees and admissions.
  • Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements, including cost of airfare, train, ground transportation.
  • Registration fees are non-refundable unless your slot can be filled by another applicant.

Award:

Registration fee (which includes hotel reservations for two nights, meals, and bus transportation to tour locations) will be provided to one Student and one Early Career Professional (ECP) member. Winners will also be awarded the cost of airfare to Philadelphia (PHL) not to exceed $500. The two awardees will be strongly encouraged to provide a five-minute presentation on the Field Tour during the P-IE Networking and Business Session taking place during Entomology 2018 in Vancouver, Canada.

Balancing Pest Management and Pollinator Health

Based in part on the NAS report "Communicating Science Effectively: A Research Agenda," the ESA Governing Board has approved the Science Policy Committee to draft a new Position Statement on the importance of effective science communication. The Society is seeking (a) several individuals to serve on the writing committee and (b) input from ESA members on the drafting of this statement.

For current Science Policy documents, please click here.

All documents from prior to two calendar years ago are listed below. 

Science Policy Committee

The SPC oversees the implementation of the Society’s science policy agenda, as set by the Governing Board. The committee works closely with staff as well as ESA’s contracted government advocacy firm in Washington D.C. The committee, which includes a representative from each Section and Branch, oversees and administers the Science Policy Fellows program, the drafting of all position statements, and the EPA Liaison. If you would like to be considered when a vacancy occurs on the committee, please contact your Section or Branch leadership.