Upcoming Webinars

Hear from innovative thought leaders in the field of entomology. ESA hosts several webinars a year featuring career development best practices, how-to guides, and more.

Note: Starting in February 2026, live webinar attendance will be an ESA members-only benefit. Join ESA now so you can tune in live to upcoming ESA webinars, engage with panelists, and ask questions.

Recorded webinars will be available free in video and podcast format approximately 1-2 weeks after the original event date. Listen to episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in the ESA Learning Center.

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Please note that ESA has block-out dates every Friday, and all ESA Branch meeting dates (March 8-11, 14-17, March 29-April 1, April 12-15, 19-22, 27-29), June 29-July 1, October 12-November 27, December 21-January 1, and all ESA observed holidays.

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September 23, 2026

12:00pm - 1:30pm ET

AI Tools in Education and Extension: Best Practices, Pitfalls, and Practical Applications

Generative Artificial Intelligence is causing widespread changes in education, leaving educators with many questions on how to both regulate and implement these developing tools in classrooms. To help provide clarity and guidance on AI and its potential applications in educational settings, we are hosting a webinar focused on defining the current state of generative AI tools, identifying the potential of AI use in classrooms, and the drawbacks to such tools.

This webinar will highlight the current state of generative AI tools and clarify what exactly these tools can and cannot do, and what these tools mean for education, both entomological focused education and education more broadly. Whether you’re a seasoned professor, a K-12 educator, extension agent, a graduate teaching assistant, or other educator, this session will provide clarity on a rapidly developing tool and provide valuable guidance on how to navigate the utility and drawbacks of generative AI.

Moderator: Melissa Reed

Panelists: Alysia Ropp, Morgan Pinkerton, Jonathan Maletic

Learn more and register here

Stridulation Station: A New Podcast From ESA
Stridulation Station builds on ESA's webinar series to share conversations from the insect science community. Listen to our episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in the ESA Learning Center. ESA members can tune in live to engage with panelists and ask questions—register to attend a future recording. Learn more here.

Please note that all the webinars are for everyone! Each webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to fully participate or have any questions about ESA webinars or accessibility, please contact Danielle Tempesta at dtempesta@entsoc.org. To ensure the best experience, please try to contact us at your earliest convenience.

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