Entomology in the 21st Century: Tackling Insect Invasions, Promoting Advancements in Technology, and Using Effective

Casey Parker1, Lina Bernaola2, Benjamin W Lee3

  • 1University of Florida, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Vero Beach, FL.

Summary

Student debates at the 2018 Entomological Society of America meeting tackled 21st-century challenges in entomology, including invasive species, technology, and science communication. Experts and teams explored critical issues facing insect science today.

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