Education as Inspiration: Entomology as a Tool for Linking Science and Culture

Organizer(s)

• AF

  Ashleigh Faris

  Instructional Assistant Professor
  Department of Entomology
  Texas A&M University
  College Station, Texas
• CH

  Chloe Hawkings

  Assistant Professor, Entomology Undergraduate Program Director
  Entomology
  Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  New Brunswick, New Jersey
• MP

  Matthew Petersen

  University of Minnesota
  Saint Paul, Minnesota
• AA

  Anthony Auletta

  Lecturer
  Entomology & Nematology
  University of Florida
  Gainesville, Florida

Teaching practices inspire students to think globally about entomology with relevance to people throughout the world. Speakers will share specific strategies and resources developed using insects to inspire students to explore the intersection between art, culture, and science through teaching. Open discussion will follow to strengthen collaboration and advance education.

Presentations:

• 1:30 PM – 1:35 PM PT

  Introductory remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Chloe Hawkings – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• 1:35 PM – 1:55 PM PT

  Introductory entomology: Can coursework inspire future entomologists?
  

  Presenting Author: Kirk Larsen – Luther College
• 1:55 PM – 2:15 PM PT

  Adaptive entomology: Engaging students with diverse interests and aptitudes
  

  Presenting Author: Matthew Petersen – University of Minnesota
• 2:15 PM – 2:35 PM PT

  Beyond entomology: Exposing students to broad perspectives through an interdisciplinary science
  

  Presenting Author: Ashleigh M. Faris – Texas A&M University
• 2:35 PM – 2:55 PM PT

  The “I”s have it: Inquiry and instruction with insects
  

  Presenting Author: David Punzalan (he/him/his) – University of Victoria
• 2:55 PM – 3:15 PM PT

  Virtual tools and experiential learning: Bringing ecological entomology to your desktop
  

  Presenting Author: Jennifer Rosati – John Jay College of Criminal Justice
• 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM PT

  Break
• 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM PT

  Beekeeping in Thailand: A sweet opportunity to link science and culture
  

  Presenting Author: Cameron Jack – University of Florida
• 3:50 PM – 4:10 PM PT

  Incorporating authentic international experiences into the entomology curriculum: The science across borders project
  

  Presenting Author: Anthony Auletta – University of Florida
• 4:10 PM – 4:30 PM PT

  Insects of the world and the world of insects: How global culture can be incorporated into undergraduate classes
  

  Presenting Author: Christopher Gillooly (he/him/his) – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

  Co-author: Chloe Hawkings – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• 4:30 PM – 4:50 PM PT

  Using art and design to teach insect conservation practices
  

  Presenting Author: Doug A. Golick – University of Nebraska
• 4:50 PM – 5:10 PM PT

  Teaching edible insects as a liberal arts course
  

  Presenting Author: Matan Shelomi – National Taiwan University
• 5:10 PM – 5:40 PM PT

  Discussion
• 5:40 PM – 5:45 PM PT

  Closing remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Chloe Hawkings – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey