President's Welcome

On behalf of the Program and Local Arrangements Co-Chairs, I am excited to unveil the theme and logo for the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America! Our theme Metamorphosis – A New Beginning conveys both the excitement of dynamic change and the exhilaration of a new journey. The six brown ovals on the wings of the stylized butterfly represent the former six sections of our Society. The four orange and yellow ovals on the other wings symbolize the new four sections of the ESA. The overlapping ovals signify independence yet also signify they are an integral part of a larger whole. The brown coloration was chosen to characterize the ESA’s rich heritage and the orange and yellow embody our bright future.

The 2008 Annual Meeting of the ESA will be held at the new Reno-Sparks Convention Center from November 16-19. We anticipate many ESA members may choose to bring their families to Reno because of the spectacular recreational opportunities that are available. The Program Committee is eager to work with our members in the preparation of a very dynamic and innovative conference that captures the enthusiasm of entomologists as they create novel synergies and relationships within the new sections and networks of the ESA!


Michael E. Gray
ESA President, 2008