Entomological Society of America
scientific society in the United States
The Entomological Society of America (ESA) was founded in 1889 and today has more than 7,000 members, including educators, extension personnel, consultants, students, researchers, and scientists from agricultural departments, health agencies, private industries, colleges and universities, and state and federal governments. It serves the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and people in related disciplines. To facilitate communication among members, the ESA is divided into four sections based on entomological interests, and six branches, based on geographic proximity. The national office is located in Annapolis, Maryland.
History
In 1889, the American Association of Economic Entomologists was founded by Charles V. Riley, primarily focusing on economic entomology. In 1906, the Entomological Society of America was organized to address the needs of the broader dimensions of biology, taxonomy, morphology, and faunistic studies of insects.
Governance
Presidents serve for one year with the assistance of the Governing Board.
Executive Secretaries/Executive Directors serve for longer and have included:
1953–1955 — Ashley B. Gurney
1955–1968 — Robert Nelson, also President for 1971
1968–? — Wallace P. Murdoch
Publications
ESA publishes nine journals in partnership with Oxford University Press.
Annals of the Entomological Society of America
Environmental Entomology
Journal of Economic Entomology
Journal of Medical Entomology
American Entomologist
Arthropod Management Tests
Journal of Insect Science
Insect Systematics and Diversity
Journal of Integrated Pest Management
Branches
The six ESA branches include five North American branches: Eastern, North Central, Pacific, Southeastern, and Southwestern.
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