Opening Plenary Session
Sunday, November 10, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Ballroom D, Austin Convention Center

Make sure to kick of Entomology 2013 with a bang.  Join us at the opening plenary session where you will hear the State of the Society by President Robert Wiedenmann, ESA Executive Director’s Report by David Gammel, the Entomological Foundation Report by Tom Green.

The session will also feature the 2013 ESA Fellows, ESA Professional award winners, insect photo salon winners and this years Founders Memorial Lecture by Dr. Anurag Agrawal.

Closing Plenary Session, Town Hall and Sharpest in the Science Challenge
Wednesday, November 13, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Exhibit Hall 4, Austin Convention Center

Join President Wiedenmann as he thanks those who have made ENTOMOLOGY 2013 a success; those who have served their Branches and Sections throughout the year; and Governing Board members and other Society leaders for their valuable service to ESA. He’ll then pass the gavel to Vice President Dr. Frank Zalom who will announce his theme and thoughts for ENTOMOLOGY 2014, including a town hall-style session exploring the role that entomology can play in the pursuit of grand challenges.

Stay and join ESA for the ‘Sharpest in Science Challenge’ celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the National Linnaean Games. Gamesmaster Phil Mulder will lead the end of the session with a battle between student winners of the National Linnaean Games and the ‘Old Masters’ team for the honor of being known as the sharpest in the science. Entomological-related questions and the most popular answers will set the stage for this evening’s fun. Make sure your name is in the prize drum for a chance to win a free registration to ENTOMOLOGY 2014 in Portland, Oregon. You must be present to win!