The Program Committee is currently requesting proposals for symposia for the 2027 ESA Southwestern Branch Meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are soliciting symposia that showcase entomological research in the southwest. We also welcome symposia that showcase members who engage in science with their stakeholders, involving them in the discovery, experiment design, and in the scientific process.
We particularly encourage collaborative symposia with organizers and speakers from various organizations in the southwest on topics of mutual interest. Traditional symposia topics, along with topics related to professional development, topics that promote the interests of students and early professionals, and others are also welcome. Be creative in developing your submissions!
The deadline for symposia submissions is October 16, 2026. All successful applications will be confirmed and notified by early November.
If you would like to discuss a symposium idea prior to submitting a proposal, please contact the Program Chairs, Samantha Hays and Jonathan Cammack.
Symposia Proposal Requirements
Proposals are to be submitted online, and submitters will be required to provide:
- Session Title
- Summary Statement
- Briefly summarize your session topic, target audience, and goal or objectives. (250 words maximum)
- Symposium Description
- Provide a short (3-4 sentences) session overview describing what the attendees will take away from your session. Think marketing and edu-tainment. This will be posted in the online program to aid attendees in selecting the sessions that they wish to attend. (50 words maximum)
- List of Invited Presenters
- Please list the presenters you plan to include in your session. Where possible, include the presentation topic, presenter's career level, area of expertise, and whether the presenter's participation has been confirmed.
- Total time required
- 2 hours: 2-hour symposia may feature up to a maximum of six 20-minute presentations or up to eight 15-minute presentations.
- 3 hours: 3-hour symposia may feature up to a maximum of eight 20-minute presentations or up to eleven 15-minute presentations, inclusive of a break.
- 4 hours: 4-hour symposia may feature up to a maximum of eleven 20-minute presentations or up to fourteen 15-minute presentations, inclusive of two breaks.
- Anticipated Attendance
- Additional Comments for Organizers (optional)
- Organizer name(s) and contact information
Submit Your Proposal