Excellence in Insect Science Symposium
Leveraging Insect Science for Global Grand Challenges
One Health - Climate Resilience - STEM Education
May 16-17, 2024
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
219 S Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
The Department of Entomology at Michigan State University is excited to announce the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium 2024. This 2-day event will connect entomology faculty with industry, government, and other partners, building a community of entomologists focused on the symposium theme of: Leveraging Insect Science for Global Grand Challenges. Sessions center on One Health, Climate Resilience, and STEM Education. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from leading scientists and experts, network with fellow entomologists, and develop new teams and collaborations to address global grand challenges.
For complete symposium details, please visit the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium website.
Pricing
Early Bird (Available until January 31st): $120
Regular (Begins February 19th): $175
Early Bird Student (Available until January 31st): $45
Student (Begins February 19th): $60
Room Block
A room block is available at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824 with lodging available for $128 per night. The deadline to secure your room is April 19, 2024. The information needed to book a hotel room will be within your registration confirmation email.
Abstract Submissions
A poster session and reception will take place on May 16, 2024. The session is open to students, postdocs, and early career professionals. Those interested in presenting a poster during the poster social may submit an abstract for review below. Abstracts must be submitted by Feb. 16, 2024. Notification of abstract acceptances will be sent in February. Posters must select one of the three focus areas - One Health, Climate Resilience, or STEM Education.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations prior to May 1, 2024, will be refunded in full. Cancellations received on or after May 1, 2024 will not be refunded.
Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring this year's symposium, please contact the symposium chair, Hannah Burrack, at burrackh@msu.edu, for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
Registration for Excellence in Insect Science Symposium is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 1, 2024.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Shelby Warner at warner80@msu.edu or 517-884-7076.