The Robert T. Gast Award (Ph.D.) and the Southeastern Branch Student Award (M.S.) are awarded to students who present the best research papers at the ESA-SEB annual meeting. The awards are based on the performance of the student’s oral presentation. Each of the first place recipients of both Robert T. Gast and The Southeastern Branch Student Awards receives a check of $200 and a plaque. The second place awardees each receive a check of $100 and a certificate.

This award is presented to honor an NCB-ESA member for excellence in extension. The recipient will receive a plaque acknowledging achievement. The winner will also serve as the Branch nominee for the Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension offered by the Entomological Society of America. This ESA award at the national level only accepts nominations from the Branches.

This award recognizes and encourages outstanding contributions to American horticulture. The award will be presented at the ESA-SEB Annual Meeting. The recipient is expected to be present at this meeting to receive the award. 

This award recognizes and encourages outstanding contributions to integrated pest management in North America and U.S. possessions. Recipients of this award are nominated for the ESA Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management. 

This award recognizes and encourages outstanding contributions to the ESA Certification Program and professionalism of entomology. The award will be presented at the ESA-SEB Annual Meeting. The recipient is expected to be present at this meeting to receive the award.

Program Symposia

Mountain Pine Beetle: History, Ecology, and Management in the Black Hills

Organizers:  John Ball and Jose Negron

Sunday afternoon (June 16)

Innovation in Research and Extension in Wheat IPM

Organizers:  Jeff Bradshaw and Gary Hein

Monday afternoon (June 17)

Insect Behavior

Organizer:  Daniel Howard

Monday afternoon (June 17)