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Video Livestream ViewAttendees 114

Program Symposium

Looking for Bugs in All the Wrong Places - Finding Entomology Where you Least Expect It

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
2:45 PM - 6:10 PM EST

Livestream

    Organizer(s)

  • Laura Higgins, BCE

    Integrated Field Sciences
    Corteva Agriscience
    Johnston, Iowa

  • SM

    Susan Moser

    Data Science and Informatics
    Corteva Agriscience
    Johnston, Iowa

The world encounters entomology in unexpected ways and it reveals just how impactful insects can be on education, problem solving, creativity, pleasure, sustenance, health and entertainment. Join us for an eclectic, not-so-traditional look at how insects touch society - and just what type of impact they can have.

Presentations:

  • 2:45 PM - 2:50 PM EST
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Laura S. Higgins, BCE – Corteva Agriscience

    Co-Author: Susan E. Moser – Corteva Agriscience

  • 2:50 PM - 3:05 PM EST
    Opening remarks - the surprising ways entomology touches society and how it can influence perceptions of science

    Presenting Author: Laura S. Higgins, BCE – Corteva Agriscience

  • 3:05 PM - 3:25 PM EST
    The National Academy of Sciences goes to Hollywood: Using entertainment media to create synergies between accurate science and engaging storytelling

    Presenting Author: Ann Merchant – National Academy of Sciences

  • 3:25 PM - 3:30 PM EST
    Break
  • 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM EST
    Applying the principles of biological systems towards the design and control of mobile robots

    Presenting Author: Nick Gravish – University of California, San Diego

  • 3:50 PM - 4:10 PM EST
    Cyborg locust

    Presenting Author: Barani Raman – Washington University

    Co-Author: Debajit Saha

    Co-Author: Darshit Mehta

    Co-Author: Ege Altan

    Co-Author: Rishabh Chandak

    Co-Author: Srikanth Singamaneni

    Co-Author: Shantanu Chakrabartty

    Co-Author: Mike Traner – Washington University

  • 4:10 PM - 4:15 PM EST
    Break
  • 4:15 PM - 4:35 PM EST
    Space bugs: The role of insects in building a human presence on Mars

    Presenting Author: Kevin Cannon – Colorado School of Mines

  • 4:35 PM - 4:55 PM EST
    The metamorphosis of medical entomology into entomological medicine

    Presenting Author: Ronald A. Sherman

  • 4:55 PM - 5:00 PM EST
    Break
  • 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM EST
    Got bugs? Get sued! As liability stems from uncertainty, the rapid re-emergence of bed bugs has created a formidable pest foe with considerable medical and legal significance

    Presenting Author: Stuart E. Mitchell, BCE

  • 5:20 PM - 5:40 PM EST
    The inspiration behind Aspire Food Group - entomology surprises you when you least expect it...

    Presenting Author: Gabriel Mott – Aspire Food Group

  • 5:40 PM - 5:45 PM EST
    Break
  • 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM EST
    Panel discussion
  • 6:00 PM - 6:10 PM EST
    Closing remarks

    Presenting Author: Susan E. Moser – Corteva Agriscience

    Co-Author: Laura S. Higgins, BCE – Corteva Agriscience