How can we create accessible and engaging digital classrooms? Join us Tuesday, January 20 for this ESA webinar hosted by the @fitentsocamerica.bsky.social Student Subcommittee. Panelists from #TAMUEntomology will share design tips, retention strategies & more. RSVP: www.entsoc.org/events/webin...

This month we’re spotlighting FIT member Teresa, whose work spans IPM, multilingual children’s books, and entomology outreach. She’s the author of Finding Sakbe and co-founder of Bugs Teaching Humans. 🐞 Scan the QR code, or go here: bit.ly/3Mp7EF3 to check out her book! #EntSoc #ESA #FIT

Join Xerces and help our audience learn about invertebrates! Job Title: Communications Specialist, Graphic Design & Content Marketing 🌎Location: Remote (USA) 💲Compensation: $32.34/hr; approx. $67,267/yr 📅Application deadline: Dec 7 Learn more and apply at xerces.org/jobs

Congratulations to all of the student entomologists honored Tuesday in the Student Competition for the President's Prize at Entomology 2025! #EntSoc25 See the full results at entsoc.org/events/annua...

Thinking of a career switch? Find your perfect job in #entomology 🪲 Visit our #job opportunities page for the latest openings 🔽 buff.ly/lESo5k5 📸 Leaping locust (c) Martin Tampier #Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #STEMjobs

#EntSoc25 went by too fast! But you can connect with your colleagues and share your science again in just a few short months at an ESA Branch Meeting in Spring 2026. Will we see you there? entsoc.org/events

For students at #EntSoc25: Make sure you stick around for the last day of the conference. There are still lots of exciting symposia planned. We hope you enjoyed this year's conference. Please leave us some feedback so the ESA Student Affairs Committee can make next year even better!

Scenes from Monday, November 10, at Entomology 2025 in Portland, Oregon hashtag#EntSoc25 1/3

To wrap up Day 3, be sure to catch the final rounds of the Entomology Games and celebrate fellow students at the Student Awards Ceremony. Starting at 5 p.m. in the Oregon Ballroom. #EntSoc25

Happening 4-5 p.m. PT in the ESA Booth at #EntSoc25: Book-signing event w/ graphic novelist Peter Kuper, creator of "Insectopolis: A Natural History," and entomologist-artist Barrett Klein, author of "The Insect Epiphany: How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture."

Afternoon tea at #FitAtEntsoc25 #entsoc25! There might also be a special fuzzy friend….C124

Congratulations to winners of the 2025 ESA Antlion Pit innovation competition! First Place: Ellie Fausett, VectorGuard (right). Runner Up: Meredith Willmott, Local Critters for Local Knitters (left). Winners pictured here with competition chair Marianne Alleyne (center). #EntSoc25

Have you added observations yet to the #EntSoc25 iNaturalist BioBlitz? There's still time to join in as you explore and discover the amazing biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest! www.entsoc.org/events/annua...

Only section at #entsoc25 with a llama. #FitAtEntsoc25.

Entomologists love insects. Do they also love llamas? Yes, yes they do. You never know what you might see at the ESA Annual Meeting. #EntSoc25

Today I got to meet Caeser the Drama Free Llama! He gifted me a pin for my jacket 🥰😭 #entsoc25

#FITatEntsoc25! If you enjoyed Caesar, please support him with a donation on Venmo to Team-Caesar #Entsoc25

The BEST sections of ESA have llamas! Also known as the only section of ESA with a llama :) @fitentsocamerica.bsky.social

#FITatentsoc25 student competition talks happening now! Undergrads in A106 and grads in C125! #Entsoc25 go support!

Stop by the ESA Booth in the #EntSoc25 Expo Hall and -- if you've renewed your membership for 2026 -- pick up a free membership gift. And if you haven't already, you can renew right there at the booth!

⏰ Last chance! Today’s the final day to register for the Outreach, Culture & Education SIG 2025 🪲 Deadline: 17:00 (GMT), today – 10 Nov Don’t miss your chance to share your outreach ideas & projects! 🐝 🔗 buff.ly/taZ3JvC #Entomology #ScienceCommunication

For students at #EntSoc25: Good luck today! 🌟 Please support your fellow students as they bravely present their work in oral and poster sessions throughout the day. Once the sun goes down, grab some delicious food, a 🍻, and let loose at the various mixers around Portland.

If you’re looking for an excursion while at #Entsoc25, might I recommend the Portland Zine Symposium. www.portlandzinesymposium.org I’ll be doing @fitentsocamerica.bsky.social all day, someone buy me a cool zine and stickers

Tonight, don't miss the #EntSoc25 Opening Plenary, featuring presentations by Lina Bernaola, Sonny Ramaswamy, and Margarita Lopez-Uribe. Starting at 5:30 p.m. PT in the Oregon Ballroom, immediately followed by the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. entomology2025.eventscribe.net/index.asp?pr...

I have also organized a #FIT section symposium on activities aimed at empowering K-12 educators to incorporate insects into their lessons. Featuring presentations from educators and outreach practitioners from a variety of backgrounds, and lots of opportunities for networking! #FITatEntSoc25 👩‍🏫🦋

Speakers include @crazbuglady.bsky.social, @monarchjv.bsky.social, @fuzzibumblebee.bsky.social, and more! And there will be 4 posters including my own about a workshop organized by UW-Madison Insect Ambassadors at the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers annual conference. #FITatEntSoc25 🪲🕸️

Kicking off right now! Our #FitatEntsoc25 #entsoc25 symposium: The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational course in C125-6 from 1:30-5ish

Discover. Snap. Share. Join our iNaturalist project during the ESA Annual Meeting as you explore and discover the amazing biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest! Everyone is welcome to join the project, but students will have an opportunity to win prizes. #EntSoc25 www.entsoc.org/events/annua...

And as always, we’ve got a convenient link for #FitatEntsoc25 #entsoc25

Get yourselves to C124 for the FIRST FIT session!!! You don’t want to miss it!

Wondering where you can find all #FIT activities, talks, and more at #EntSoc25? Look no further! Here's a full list of FIT events: entomology2025.eventscribe.net/SearchByBuck... #FITatEntSoc25 #entomology #education

Come learn about using games when teaching entomology at this year's @entsocamerica.bsky.social Meeting! This mini workshop is put on by the Student Subcommittee of @fitentsocamerica.bsky.social and it's sure to be a great time!

👋 Seen our posts for #EntSoc25? Love sharing all things insects? Whether you teach, post, or simply like to talk about insects, we’re your people! Update your @entsocamerica.bsky.social membership and BONUS: you can keep your main section and add #FIT for free! 🪲 #FITatEntSoc25

Come see some amazing undergrad presentations! Hear about bees in NYC 🐝, insect macrophotography 📸, and so much more! 🗓️ Mon, Nov 10 🕜 10:30AM–12:30PM PT 📍 OCC A106 🧑‍🏫 Education and Outreach #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc25

We've got some amazing talks lined up on #teaching techniques, from emotion to comics -- come learn some innovative teaching tips you can use in and out of your classrooms! 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 10AM–12PM PT 📍 OCC C124 🧑‍🏫 FIT, Teaching Tips and Techniques #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc25

Another #FITatEntSoc25 section symposium abt the whats, hows, and whys of mentorship in Public Health Entomology! Join us in creating a support network among entomologists 🦟 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 10AM - 12PM PT 📍 OCC C125–126 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Public Health Entomology: Mentorship Through Generations 🪲 #EntSoc25

How can entomology courses better adapt to changing student values? Come by to hear Dr. Hawkings discuss! 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 3:46–4:04PM PT 📍 OCC C125–126 🧰 The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational Course Symposium #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc25

From summer camp -> college classes, Dr. Kirkpatrick will cover strategies on making entomology accessible! 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 3:38–3:46PM PT 📍 OCC C125–126 🧰 The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational Course Symposium #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc25

“You do etymology?” - a Q that entomologists often get! Dr. Hjelman will share strategies on learning entomological terms 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 3:10–3:28PM PT 📍 OCC C125–126 🧰 The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational Course Symposium #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc25

#EntSoc25 is fast approaching! We have some amazing graduate student competition talks from student recruitment to individualized learning experiences! 🗓️ Mon, Nov. 10th 🕥 10:30AM - 12:30PM 📍 OCC, C125-126 We can't wait to see everyone in Portland! #FITatEntSoc25

Need/want to start a teaching collection? @cmtribull.bsky.social will share how she approached building one from scratch! 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 2:52–3:10PM PT 📍 OCC C125–126 🧰 The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational Course Symposium #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc25

Stop by to hear how Dr. Cope’s class collabs w city partners to create opportunities for learning & community-building! 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 2:29–2:47PM PT 📍 OCC C125–126 🧰 The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational Course Symposium #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc25

Dr. Holt will share on mentorship that bridges disciplines and builds confidence as we foster the next gen of scientists! 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 2:11–2:29PM PT 📍 OCC C125–126 🧰 The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational Course Symposium #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc

Pokémon battles meet plant defense! Join us as we learn from Dr. Rotter how we can bring these games to the classroom! 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 1:53–2:11 PM PT 📍 OCC C125–126 🧰 The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational Course Symposium #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc25

How can we make #entomology click with students? From entomemes to ento-games, Dr. Coffman’s trying it all! 🪲 🗓️ Sun, Nov 9 🕜 1:35–1:53 PM PT 📍 OCC C125–126 🧰 The General Entomology Toolbox: Activities and Practices for Improving a Foundational Course Symposium #EntSoc25 #FITatEntSoc25 #education

Curious what FIT is all about? 🪲 🧑‍🏫 Come see how entomologists are reimagining education, outreach, and engagement from classrooms to communities at the #EntSoc25 Business Meeting! Monday, Nov 10, 2:30–4:30 PM PT, OCC C124. Come connect, collaborate, and shape the future of #EntoEd! #FITatEntSoc25

Do you love poster sessions as much as we do?! 🪲 Make sure to check out the undergrad AND grad student FIT posters on Monday, Nov 10 at #EntSoc25! They'll be up 9-5pm in Exhibit Hall A-A1 -- what's on the docket you ask?

Gearing up for #EntSoc2025! Kicking it off w/ a symposium alert! 🎉 "Foundations & Frontiers in Extension Science: Strengthening Partnerships for the Future" joins voices reimagining engagement, funding, & more in conservation + pest management. Follow as we share speaker and presentation info!

Calling all Eastern Branch entomologists 📢 Do you have a great teaching idea or a cool research method story? 🎤 We’re recruiting speakers for TWO ✌️ FIT symposia at the Eastern Branch meeting! Interested? Contact organizers by Oct 21 to join the lineup. (1/3) #ESA #Entomology #Teaching #FIT

How can you make sure the plants you buy are safe for pollinators? And what can nursery growers do to grow plants that won’t harm wildlife? 🌱🌼🐝 We have the answers in our new video, featuring stories and practices from several innovative plant nurseries! ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcdv...