North Central Branch John Henry Comstock Award

Deadline - December 15th Annually - The student nominee must be currently enrolled as a graduate student in entomology, or have graduated no more than one year prior to presentation of the award at the NCB annual meeting.

ESA North Central Branch 2013 Meeting Program Symposia

Program Symposia

Mountain Pine Beetle: History, Ecology, and Management in the Black Hills

Organizers:  John Ball and Jose Negron

Sunday afternoon (June 16)

Innovation in Research and Extension in Wheat IPM

Organizers:  Jeff Bradshaw and Gary Hein

Monday afternoon (June 17)

Insect Behavior

Organizer:  Daniel Howard

Monday afternoon (June 17)

NCB Graduate Student Scholarship

This $500 scholarship recognizes graduate student members of the North Central Branch (NCB) of the Entomological Society of America for their course work and research culminating in scholarship. The award recipient will be recognized at the NCB ESA meeting and will receive the cash award at the awards function. The recipient will be recognized in the program booklet. Self-nominations are welcomed.

NCB Award of Merit

The purpose of the North Central Branch Award of Merit is to recognize individuals making outstanding contributions to the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America. The nominees will be judged on continued, superior accomplishments in service without reference to other entomological achievements. The awardee will be recognized at the Annual Meetings of the North Central Branch with a plaque presented by the NCB President.

NCB C.V. Riley Award

The purpose of the C. V. Riley Award is to provide recognition to members of the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America who have made outstanding contributions to the science of entomology. The awardee will be recognized at the Annual Meeting of the North Central Branch with an plaque presented by the NCB President.

NCB Award of Excellence in Integrated Pest Management

This award is presented to an NCB-ESA member for outstanding contributions to integrated pest management. The NCB-ESA award recipient will receive a plaque acknowledging their accomplishments. The winner will also serve as the Branch nominee for the Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management offered by the Entomological Society of America. This ESA award at the national level only accepts nominations from the Branches.

North Central Branch Past Presidents

Year President
2020-2021 Mark Boetel
2019-2020 Andy Michel
2018-2019 Bill Ravlin
2017-2018 John Ruberson
2016-2017 Linda Mason
2015-2016 Luis Canas
2014-2015 Paula Davis