Hear from innovative thought leaders in the field of entomology. ESA hosts several webinars a year featuring career development best practices, how-to guides, and more.
Note: Starting in February 2026, live webinar attendance will be an ESA members-only benefit. Join ESA now so you can tune in live to upcoming ESA webinars, engage with panelists, and ask questions.
Recorded webinars will be available free in video and podcast format approximately 1-2 weeks after the original event date. Listen to episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in the ESA Learning Center.
Have a proposal for an ESA webinar or podcast episode?
Please note that ESA has block-out dates every Friday, and all ESA Branch meeting dates (March 8-11, 14-17, March 29-April 1, April 12-15, 19-22, 27-29), June 29-July 1, October 12-November 27, December 21-January 1, and all ESA observed holidays.
Date & Registration Link | Title & Description |
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET | Advancing Arthropod Genomics: The i5k Community, Resources, and Vision The i5k initiative (https://i5k.github.io/) is a community of practice advancing arthropod genomics through leadership, best practices, and shared resources. Since 2011, i5k has engaged researchers through symposia, webinars, training opportunities, and a dedicated Slack community. We promote the generation of reference-quality arthropod genomes, provide genome access and curation services through the i5k Workspace@NAL, and contribute to community standards that support research in agriculture, pest management, conservation, and biodiversity genomics. This presentation will highlight i5k's impact through several ongoing initiatives. I will discuss current standards for arthropod genome projects and remaining challenges, including the need for greater coordination of sequencing efforts. I will also introduce the i5k Workspace@NAL (https://i5k.nal.usda.gov/), including its data access, curation, and community support services. Finally, I will outline opportunities for researchers to engage with and contribute to the i5k community. Moderators: Ana Cabrera, Tina Lozano Panelist: Monica Poelchau |
Thursday, December 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET | Help address the growing public health challenge of vector-borne diseases through the 2027 Public Health Entomology for America (PHEFA) Internship and Fellowship Program. Selected participants will be hired by ESA and embedded with experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. Join this webinar to learn about public health threats and responses, program opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply. Moderator: Stacie East Panelist: Sue Visser |
Stridulation Station: A New Podcast From ESA
Stridulation Station builds on ESA's webinar series to share conversations from the insect science community. Listen to our episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in the ESA Learning Center. ESA members can tune in live to engage with panelists and ask questions—register to attend a future recording. Learn more here.
Please note that all the webinars are for everyone! Each webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to fully participate or have any questions about ESA webinars or accessibility, please contact Danielle Tempesta at dtempesta@entsoc.org. To ensure the best experience, please try to contact us at your earliest convenience.