Two postdoctoral positions available now in my/colleague labs exploring microbe-insect interaction as related to mosquito behavior- prefer individuals with molecular and behavior experience- specific to M. ulcerans - @ShirleyLuckhart Walter Leal

Ohhh look at the Anisopodids getting it on… The male is making all the right moves for the lady- she picked an amorous dude

Perfect timing for my students too. We just finished the insect digestive system. #scicomm #EntoEnducation

“It is no exaggeration ... to say societies—of both humans and social insects—predominate life on Earth. But how did this division of labor evolve? Why does it seem to be rare outside our species and social insects? Is it, in fact, as rare as it seems?" knowablemagazine.org/article/living…

Branch awards are now open! It's time to see your hard work pay off and get recognized. ESA Branches offer over 50 awards for everyone from students to more experienced members. Explore your Branch's awards and nominate yourself and your peers today: entsoc.org/awards/branch

Does anyone know if you can put pictures or figures in your personal statement for the U.S. National Science Foundation GRFP?

Day 11 - Drosophila melanogaster 🪰 Nicole 🪲 #Invertober2023 the one, the only, the absolute icon of molecular biology 🧬

“The waves and crests of the insect wing can be described as a wavy (ruffle) potato chip. -@MoshabR (jord featured in the background) #EntoEducation American Museum of Natural History #insects

Happy #FlyFriday! Well, not so happy for this little fly, which has succumbed to a pathogenic fungus. Well worth reading up on: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entomopht…

Day 13 - Melanoplus devastator 🦗 Nicole 🪲 #Invertober2023

Rain can't dampen the spirits of true entomologists! 🌧️🐜🪲 Collecting aquatic insects in the downpour - dedication in every drop! 💪🔍 E3B Columbia

Check this 1940s relic! A berlese funnel made from an old pesticide can welded onto lead sheet metal. Thanks, @amnh for making our #entomology class also a history lesson!

Has a thickened hind femora (Phoridae?) but wing not right. Dr Erica McAlister #Diptera

Bon appetit! #entomophagy

International Thanksgiving w/ 🇺🇸 🇨🇳 🇷🇴 🇦🇱 🇲🇰 🇳🇱 representatives! We are so thankful for our friends and E3B Columbia community!

4/4 Finally, yet another plug for the highly awarded Hellbent - Film from @WildLensInc and @AnnieRothNews, which features Matt Kaunert's #snototter research in Pennsylvania hellbentfilm.com

Please share! #Funding opp! We offer $6000 grants to do #research with #conservation application at Black Rock Forest. Send us your proposals: blackrockforest.org/david-redden-c… Deadline: January 29.

Celebrating #BringYourMotherToWorkDay with an extra dose of love and inspiration (and help from folks American Museum of Natural History who helped get her cleared!). From grading insect collections to lunch in the insectarium - here’s to the woman that shaped me and real MVP!

Happy #PiDay2024