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 Awards
North Central Branch Award Nominations are open October 10 through December 15 annually
Professional Awards
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 |
North Central Branch Officers & Governance
For more information on North Central Branch's governance and officers, please select from the following:
Current Officers (members only)
Governing Documents:
North Central Branch Meetings
| Year | Dates | Location | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | April 24-28 | Manhattan, KS | |
| 2026 | April 19-22 | Des Moines, IA | Website |
| 2025 | April 13-16 | Lincoln, NE |