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The FIT pilot section connects entomology educators and researchers across classrooms, extension, outreach, and scicomm 🐜🦋📚
Learn more & join us here www.entsoc.org/membership/sections/fit
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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
Member Highlight, Teresa Aguiar-Cordero PhD Student, My research focuses on integrated pest management of pulses. Beyond my research, I am passionate about teaching and outreach in entomology. I have published a multilingual children’s book titled Finding Sakbe on Amazon, and my second book is currently in the illustration stage. I have also created educational activities for schools in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, and delivered presentations on insect biodiversity and conservation to a wide range of audiences, from children to adults in the agricultural sector. Most recently, I co-founded “Bugs Teaching Humans,” a project that combines science and art to share stories about insects and their role in our environment.
December 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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
“We’re Hiring! Communications Specialist, Graphic Design & Content Marketing”
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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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...
A city skyline with tall buildings under a blue sky appears above a banner reading "Student Competition Winners" for the 2025 Entomology conference in Portland, scheduled for November 9-12.
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Thinking of a career switch? Find your perfect job in #entomology 🪲

Visit our #job opportunities page for the latest openings 🔽

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#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #STEMjobs
Job opportunities - Royal Entomological Society
Job opportunities If you have an insect-related or entomology job opportunity please send us the details info@royensoc.co.uk Want to work with us? Keep an eye on our RES Vacancies page for any paid…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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#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
A slide showing the 2026 Branch Meetings schedule with dates, locations, and images of various cities and landscapes including beaches, cities, mountains, and monarch butterflies.
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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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!
A graphic listing Wednesday student events for Entomology 2026, including an awards breakfast, symposia, a geology and wine tour, and information about next year’s meeting. Clip art of a mosquito, a logo, and a mountain are shown.
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Scenes from Monday, November 10, at Entomology 2025 in Portland, Oregon hashtag#EntSoc25 1/3
Two people stand indoors at an event holding a display case containing various pinned insects. They are smiling at the camera, and there are several other people and tables in the blurred background. A person in a suit and tie talks to another person with long hair and a backpack in front of a large science poster at an academic conference. Other posters and people are visible in the background. Conference attendees stand and talk in front of research posters displayed on black boards in a large, well-lit hall. Overhead, green signs mark booth numbers, and people are engaged in discussion and presentation. Four people wearing conference badges stand together and smile at the camera in a convention hall, with posters and other attendees visible in the background.
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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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
A promotional graphic for the 2025 Entomology conference in Portland, showing a city skyline with event info for Entomology Games at 5 p.m. PT and Student Awards at 7 p.m. PT on Tuesday, November 11, in Oregon Ballroom. Four people in matching shirts sit at a table with microphones, engaged in discussion. They appear to be participating in a panel or quiz event in an indoor setting. A woman holding a large paper award ribbon and a man applauding stand behind a clear podium with microphones, both smiling. The background features wooden paneling and a large, white logo. A trophy on a table with a gold medal and several award plaques, set against a backdrop of purple curtains and large screens displaying graphics.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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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."
Two book covers side by side. Left: "Insectopolis" by Peter Kuper, featuring a butterfly-shaped cutout with city and insect illustrations. Right: "The Insect Epiphany" by Barrett Klein, with various insects and leaves illustrated.
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Afternoon tea at #FitAtEntsoc25 #entsoc25! There might also be a special fuzzy friend….C124
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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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
Three women stand indoors in front of a display with large insect and butterfly models, wooden panels, and greenery. All are smiling and wearing conference badges.
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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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...
Screenshot of an online biology project page for Entomology 2025, showing project details, member stats, and recent insect and spider observations with images and identification details.
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Only section at #entsoc25 with a llama. #FitAtEntsoc25.
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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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
A woman poses for a photo with with a white and brown llama inside a convention hall as other people observe nearby.
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Today I got to meet Caeser the Drama Free Llama! He gifted me a pin for my jacket 🥰😭 #entsoc25
A person with a rainbow jacket, short hair and glasses poses with a llama
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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#FITatEntsoc25! If you enjoyed Caesar, please support him with a donation on Venmo to Team-Caesar #Entsoc25
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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The BEST sections of ESA have llamas! Also known as the only section of ESA with a llama :) @fitentsocamerica.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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#FITatentsoc25 student competition talks happening now! Undergrads in A106 and grads in C125! #Entsoc25 go support!
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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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!
A busy convention booth for the Entomological Society of America features staff assisting visitors, informational screens, and colorful insect-themed displays; attendees interact and walk around the event space. A blue baseball cap and a matching rectangular keychain rest on a white surface. Both items display the Entomological Society of America logo and the tagline "Sharing Insect Science Globally" in white text.
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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⏰ 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! 🐝

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#Entomology #ScienceCommunication
Outreach, Culture & Education SIG 2025 - Royal Entomological Society
Outreach, Culture & Education Special Interest Group (SIG) 2025 We are excited to invite you to the next RES Outreach SIG meeting at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh on 22 November. Come and...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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.
Schedule of Monday Student Events for November 10, 2025, with times, locations, and icons for each session, including topics on entomology, games, competitions, meetings, and mixers. Event title and logo included.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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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
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November 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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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...
A promotional graphic for the 2025 Entomology Opening Plenary features speaker photos and event details. The session is on November 9 at 5:30 p.m. PT in Portland, OR, with topics on innovation, legacy, and advocacy.
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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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 👩‍🏫🦋
Symposium on "Buzzing with Knowledge: Supercharging K-12 Outreach by Empowering Educators". Tues, Nov 11, 8-11 am PT, in Portland Ballroom 253, OCC. Talks by: Kelly Carruthers, Kaitlin Campbell, Katie-Lyn Puffer, Doug Golick, Elaine Evans, Caitlin Silva, Ted Snyder. Posters by: Emily Justus, Amanda Lorenz, Elise Bernstein, Anupreksha Jain.
November 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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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 🪲🕸️
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November 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM