Announcements and Press Releases

Mosquitoes and Ticks Do Not Transmit Coronavirus

Annapolis, MD; March 16, 2020—Amid the coronavirus crisis now unfolding around the world, some members of the public have posed questions directly to entomologists or via social media about whether mosquitoes can transmit the virus. In short: There is currently no scientific reason to believe mosquitoes can transmit the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

Cadwalader Joins ESA as Director of Strategic Initiatives

Annapolis, MD; January 21, 2020—This month, the Entomological Society of America welcomed Erin Cadwalader, Ph.D., to its team as the organization’s new director of strategic initiatives. Cadwalader succeeds Chris Stelzig, CAE, who was promoted to executive director of ESA in December 2019.

Chris Stelzig Named Next Executive Director of Entomological Society of America

Annapolis, MD; September 24, 2019—Christopher J. Stelzig, CAE, has been selected to be the next executive director of the Entomological Society of America. Stelzig, currently ESA director of strategic initiatives, will begin the new role December 1. The ESA Governing Board last week elected to promote Stelzig, adding to his accomplished tenure with ESA that began in 2000. He will replace outgoing executive director C. David Gammel, FASAE, CAE, who announced this month that he will resign from his position November 30.

Michelle Smith Elected as Next Vice President-Elect of Entomological Society of America

Annapolis, MD; September 9, 2019—Michelle S. Smith, leader of the North America Region Integrated Field Science team in Corteva Agriscience Research and Development, has been elected by members of the Entomological Society of America as the organization's next Vice President-Elect. ESA members have also elected four other members to begin or continue positions on the ESA Governing Board: Dr. Faith Oi, Mustapha Debboun, Jennifer A. Henke, and Dr. Karla Addesso.

Entomological Society of America Executive Director David Gammel Announces Resignation

Annapolis, MD; September 5, 2019—C. David Gammel, FASAE, CAE, executive director of the Entomological Society of America, has notified the ESA Governing Board that he will leave his position with the organization after November 30, 2019. Gammel, who has served in the role since 2011, will join the consulting firm McKinley Advisors beginning in December. The ESA Governing Board will meet September 12 to enact the first steps in ESA’s executive leadership transition plan.

Diversity in Awards: A Letter From the ESA President

Annapolis, MD; August 30, 2019—This week’s announcement of the 2019 class of Fellows of the Entomological Society of America has been met with disappointment for its lack of gender diversity. To members of the Society and the scientific community who have expressed their concerns and criticisms, please know that my colleagues and I on the ESA Governing Board are deeply grateful for your perspectives, which will have a direct impact on ESA’s Awards and Honors program in the future.