MUVE Section Initiatives

According to the ESA Bylaws, the ESA Sections are empowered and charged with developing and implementing the "key capabilities for their membership that result in: outreach related to science and public policy, program development, continuing education, and fostering interest in entomology." This page highlights efforts made toward achieving those goals.

General MUVE Section Initiatives

MUVE Mentorship Network

Goal: To foster increased interactions between MUVE cohorts in order to develop mutually beneficial mentoring relationships.  

Activity 1: Establish networking social events to pair mentors and mentees within the MUVE section at ESA meetings

Activity 2: Facilitate the development of mentoring relationships between meetings for new members and individuals who are unable to participate in ESA meetings

Activity 3: Develop a communications network that can increase interactions among MUVE members between meetings

Veterinary Entomology Initiatives

Below are the current initiatives and objectives for veterinary entomology. If you are interested in getting involved in one or more of these projects, please contact one of the leads for more information. 

Increase Taxonomic and Pest Management Training Opportunities for Veterinary Entomologists with an Emphasis on Early Career Professionals

Leads: Alec Gerry, Amy Murillo, and Jamie Blow

Urban Entomology Initiatives

Below are the current initiatives and objectives for urban entomology. If you are interested in getting involved in one or more of these projects, please contact one of the leads for more information. 

Initiative Leads:  Sydney Crawley and Dini Miller

Stakeholders: Everyone. Urban/structural pests have to potential to touch everyone’s lives.

Improve IPM Strategies in Public Housing

Medical Entomology Initiatives

Below are the current initiatives and objectives for medical entomology. If you are interested in getting involved in one or more of these projects, please contact one of the leads for more information. 

MUVE Vector Emergency Response Entomologists

Lead: Mustapha Debboun