Event Calendar

Empowering Educators. Inspiring Future Entomologists. The Chrysalis Fund supports creative, hands‑on educational projects that spark curiosity about insects and other arthropods among K-12 children. 

Each committee offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the ESA community while growing your professional skills and network. Explore the full list of upcoming vacancies and get involved. 

Designed for graduate students and postdocs in entomology, the PACT program helps individuals develop the leadership capacity and “soft skills” sought after in today’s highly collaborative work environments—both within and beyond academia.

EntoMentos is a flexible, informal mentorship program designed to foster lasting connections in the entomology community. Mentors and mentees meet weekly over the summer to explore career paths, graduate school, and the intersection of personal and professional growth.

The SPF Program is a two-year training program that prepares entomologists to advocate for the discipline at the federal level. Five fellows are selected annually through a competitive process and receive policy training at the annual meeting, followed by twice-yearly visits to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congressional offices, federal agencies, and partner organizations.

Nominations open for ESA Governing Board positions, Section and International Branch officers, and Honorary Members. Learn more and explore open positions.  

Silver Spring, Maryland

The University of Idaho (UI) Institute for Health in the Human Ecosystem (IHHE) is hosting its annual Biology of Vector-borne Diseases six-day course, Monday through Saturday, June 15-20, 2026, on the UI campus in Moscow, Idaho .

Accessible, condensed training and "knowledge networking" for advanced graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, new faculty, and current professionals to ensure competency in basic biology and cutting-edge knowledge for U.S. and global vector-borne diseases of plants, animals, and humans.

How to apply: Fill out the application form and attach a 2-page CV by March 16

Scholarships: Individuals who submit their applications by Dec. 31, 2025, will be evaluated for scholarships. The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds our scholarships to support the course fee which includes course materials, meals during the course, accommodation and financial support toward travel. Accepted applicants who are awarded scholarships will be notified through email by February 16, 2026.

Meet the candidates for ESA Governing Board positions, Section and International Branch officers, and Honorary Members. Learn More

Date: June 28 – July 3, 2026

Location: Tours, France

About: The13th European Congress of Entomology (ECE) will be held at the Le Vinci Congress Centre in Tours, France from June 28 - July 3, 2026.