Entomological Society of America

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The Entomological Society of America (ESA) was founded in 1889 and today has more than 6,000 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 six sections, subject and interest-based groups; and five branches, based on geographic proximity. The national office is located in Lanham, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C.

ESA's Vision Statement: The Entomological Society of America will be recognized by peer associations, the scientific community, and the public as the best forum for scientific exchange of entomological knowledge, leading to a record of positive influence within public and private institutions where this information is essential.

ESA's Mission Statement:

The Entomological Society of America exists to promote the science of entomology. The Society accomplishes this through:

Disseminating original research and perspectives leading to a continuous stream of discoveries and applications relevant to the science;
Creating productive opportunities to stimulate new ideas and capitalize on the diversity and varied perspectives of the membership; and
Expanding the basic level of understanding about insects and related organisms through outreach to stakeholders of all types.

[edit] Awards

The Pacific Branch of the ESA gives out the C. W. Woodworth Award, for achievement in Entomology in the Pacific Region over the last ten years. The other Branches give out awards as well.

Each of the five branches of the ESA give out the John Henry Comstock Graduate Student Award annually for achievement by a graduate student.