UNISWA - Administration - Vacancies To teach introduction to entomology, crop pests, and other related courses. operations and activities for the smooth running of the farm. http://www.uniswa.sz/admin/registrar/vacancies.html
Extractions: QUALIFICATIONS: A graduate degree in a subject discipline and a Masters Degree in Library and Information Studies. Must have a working knowledge of AACR2;LCSH, DDC 22 or 21. Experience in the use of automated library systems and awareness of emerging technological developments is essential. Good communication skills and ability to work with researchers will be an added advantage.
CENTER FOR ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY participating in activities that teach young audiences about insects.The Center s Insect Theatre and Insect Expo are activities that stimulate young http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/annualreports/97_98/ceedir.html
Extractions: Introduction Public Services Center for Aquatic Ecology Center for Biodiversity ... INHS Homepage Edward J. Armbrust, Director Public Service Illinois is constantly threatened by the appearance of new insect pests as well as changes in the behavior of existing pests that produce new and different problems. Center entomologists often are required to address these issues in a timely manner to provide Illinois citizens with management recommendations that are based on quality science and that are environmentally safe. The present western corn rootworm problem is an excellent example of a well-managed insect pest emerging as a new and different problem that has required intensive research to explain the pest's behavioral changes and its impact on corn production. Center entomologists also conduct statewide surveys for exotic pests of potential concern. Studies continue to investigate the distribution and expansion of the introduced Asian tiger mosquito in the greater Chicago metropolitan area and elsewhere in the state. Each year the Center scientists and extension affiliates cooperating with scientists in the Center for Biodiversity identify insects and arthropods for individuals and a variety of entomology projects. Insect Expo are activities that stimulate young inquiring minds. This year we have organized a number of activities to provide learning opportunities for the Community Youth Creative Learning Experience (CYCLE) program for Chicago youth. Center staff also conduct a variety of workshops and short courses and make presentations to the public at museums, public and private organizations, and the university's Agronomy Day and Ag Open House.
Department Of Entomology - University Of Illinois EGSA entomology Graduate Students Association), engaging in group activities of As far as teaching goes, the majority of TAs teach lab sections of http://www.life.uiuc.edu/entomology/cu.html
Extractions: Home School of Integrative Biology University of Illinois People Faculty Students Staff Grad Info Admissions Life in C-U Handbook EGSA About Us Seminars Resources History Academics ... News Outreach Bee Course Film Festival Illustrations In addition to the vital information about the academic makeup of the department, there also are many important factors that contribute to the graduate experience. How much money does a grad student make? How expensive is the area? Who will my fellow grad students be? The purpose of this section is to provide insight into these and other questions that will help provide a well-rounded picture of the entomology graduate program environment. More information regarding the Urbana-Champaign community can be found here The graduate students in the department are a group with diverse backgrounds and interests. Yet despite differing goals and experiences, the students are a cohesive group with a common voice (the EGSA - Entomology Graduate Students Association ), engaging in group activities of both a scientific and social nature. Bug O' Lunch is an informal weekly lunch hour seminar given by a different graduate student each week, and attended by students and faculty alike. On the flip side, the annual Halloween party is not to be missed. Currently, the makeup of the students looks like this:
Entomology CSREES Review 2000 entomology faculty also teach courses in Biology, Forestry, effort in theDepartment of entomology at Virginia Tech is a continuum of activities, http://whizlab.isis.vt.edu/servlet/sf/review/
Extractions: The mission of the Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech is to provide professional expertise concerning arthropods to the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world. This includes teaching and advising undergraduates, teaching and training graduate students, conducting basic and applied research on arthropods and disseminating the results, making information about management of arthropods and the usefulness of beneficial arthropods available to clientele and the public, developing management strategies for arthropod pests in Virginia, fostering development of entomological expertise at the international level, and contributing to debate on pertinent University, State, or National issues. We approached this review as a planning exercise, emphasizing the future. The plan focuses on four areas of emphasis: Teaching, IPM, Environment/Pesticides, and Information Technology. For each area, we developed a review document, and we've organized this website, an evolving snapshot of our department, based on those four areas. PDF Versions for Printing: External Factors Accomplishments Strengths Our teaching program involves instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The undergraduate courses are directed at basic and applied entomology and serve the needs of students in many disciplines. The department does not offer an undergraduate degree, but provides service courses, a University core curriculum course, courses for the Agricultural Technology Program, and an undergraduate concentration (i.e.; minor). Entomology faculty also teach courses in Biology, Forestry, and Agricultural Life Sciences.
Extractions: Updated 10/04 by Blake Newton, Extension Specialist Insects are an excellent resource for science education. Many insects are easily maintained in the classroom and can happily thrive despite being handled and kept in captivity. The remarkable diversity in form and function of commonly found insects promotes interest and enthusiasm in observing the natural world. Insects can also be used to model a variety of scientific principles. The objectives of this page are to give educators basic information about insects and ideas on how to use insects in the classroom.
Teaching And Extension Teaching in the Department of entomology falls into three categories, problems has always been a vital part of Department of entomology activities. http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~insects/teachex.htm
Extractions: Teaching Teaching in the Department of Entomology falls into three categories, namely four-year undergraduate students, graduate students, and short-course students. Undergraduate students interested in entomology take the "Preparation for Research" curriculum with elective courses in entomology; their training stresses a strong background in the basic sciences in preparation for specialized training in graduate school. Most students in the College of Agriculture take at least the introductory course in entomology required, of course, for all entomology majors. For graduate students a wide range of courses is offered, with emphasis on fundamental studies of insects-their structure, identification, development, and physiology-a fundamental training which has long been the objective of the department. Under Headlee a series of six credit courses were offered; more recently the department has not only split these courses into smaller units but has added courses in history, medical entomology, economic entomology, and field methods to give students an opportunity for a wider selection of courses. Courses in insecticides and apiculture have been offered for many years. A few courses are offered jointly with other departments; for example, "Arthropods and Human Disease," and "Plant Viruses and Their Insect Vectors." The more diversified list of courses which the Entomology Department has offered since 1944 is reflected in the department's increased graduate enrollment since that date.
Resources A K12 curriculum on insects that combines hands-on classroom activities and BioQuip Products offers educational tools for teaching entomology in grades http://www.entfdn.org/Resources.html
Extractions: Educational Resources Academic Encyclopedia of Insects published by Vincent Resh and Ring Carde' is a comprehensive work devoted to all aspects of insects, including their anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management. For more information: http://www.licosa.com/ency_insects.htm Educators KIDzANTS, presented by the Texas Cooperative Extension, contains information on where red imported fire ants originated, how their bodies are built and other fascinating facts about red ants: http://kidzants.tamu.edu. Many fun and interesting ideas by elementary school teachers for teaching insect science (including games, crafts, movies and hands-on activities) by ProTeacher click on Science and Technology, animals, then insects: www.proteacher.com/ Interesting facts about honeybees, honey recipes, games and more from Backyard Beekeepers Association, when there, click on "Find a Club" for more links: www.backyardbeekeepers.com
Extractions: Bug Jokes Do your students know the real difference between a fly and a mosquito? between an insect and a spider? between a true bug and a bedbug? Maybe your students think all bugs are alike. There is no better time than summertime to show them the error of their ways. There's no better way to do it than with today's Education World activities!
Teaching Entomology - Various Grade Levels Encounters with insects Field and classroom activities. Science activities 32(l),2831. Miles, PW 1971. Methods in teaching. Embedding insects in agar for http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/miscella.htm
Extractions: This bibliography was compiled with the assistance of students in my 1996 insect field biology course for teachers at the University of Florida. The document was edited from OCR scans. Therefore, it may contain some undetected scanning errors. Appearance of articles on this list is not an endorsement for their scientific accuracy or pedagogical soundness. Errors or omissions may be sent to: Ayres, D. 1991. The magnetic attraction of honeybee navigation. School Science Review 72(261), 51-55. (Hymenoptera/Behavior) Backhouse, M. 1972. A study of blackfly ( Aphis fabae Scop.) on broad bean plants, and of insects associated directly or indirectly with the colony. Journal of Biological Education 6(4), 239-249. Barrass, R. 1976. Rearing house flies Musca domestica L. and their use in laboratory practical work. Journal of Biological Education 10(4), 164-168. Barrass, R. 1976. Rearing jewel wasps Mormoniella vitripennis (Walker) and their use in teaching biology. Journal of Biological education 10(3), 119-126.
Teaching Entomology - Grades K-8 Teaching exceptional learners an integrated approach. Science and Children 270),4850. Science and Children 12(5), 25-26. (honey bee activities) http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/sci_chil.htm
Extractions: ARTICLES FROM: (Grades K-8) This bibliography was compiled with the assistance of students in my 1996 insect field biology course for teachers at the University of Florida. The document was edited from OCR scans. Therefore, it may contain some undetected scanning errors. Appearance of articles on this list is not an endorsement for their scientific accuracy or pedagogical soundness. Errors or omissions may be sent to: Anderson, C. 1994. A walk-in butterfly vivarium. Science and Children 32(l), 22-24. Beebe, B. 1972. Horntail. Science and Children 7(5), 28-29. Carter, R.A. 1972. Bees at school. Science and Children 10(4), 7-8. Conway, J.R. 1984. Honey ants. Science and children 22(Oct), 17-21. Cowles, K.L. 1984. 350 million years old and still going strong. Science and Children 21 (March), 20-23. Crowe, M.W. 1967. Insect traps. Science and Children 4(8), 13-17. D'Agostino, J.B. 1994. Dancing for food: the language of honeybees. Science and Children 31(8). (behavior, thematic math/science connection) Dyche, S.E. 1980. Bug Your students with insects. Science and Children 18, 40-41.
PA IPM Program - School IPM For Educators Teaching with Insects Summer course offered by PSU entomology Dept. every otheryear Exploring Urban IPM activities and Resources for Teaching K-6 http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/schools/schoolEduc.html
UIUC Teaching Advancement Workshop Proposal Name of Workshop Microscopy and entomology Workshop for Teachers Part I Statement of Unit s Recent Teaching Improvement activities and How This http://www.uni.uiuc.edu/~stone2/workshopproposal2.html
Extractions: UIUC Teaching Advancement Workshop Proposal Applicant Information Applicant Unit: University Laboratory High School Campus Address: 1212 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana, IL, MC-254 Project Director: David M. Stone Contact Phone Number: (217) 333-2870 Applicant Date: December, 1999 Requested Amount: $1,000 Workshop Information Name of Workshop: " Microscopy and Entomology Workshop for Teachers Incorporating Bugscope into Their Teaching" Proposed Dates: June 12 -15, 2000. Cosponsors: Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology UIUC Entomology Department Illinois Natural History Survey Support Information Contribution from Lead Unit: $1000 Total Contributions from Cosponsors: $2000 Part I - Statement of Unit's Recent Teaching Improvement Activities and How This Workshop Will Advance the Unit's Developmental Programs University Laboratory High School serves as an educational laboratory for research, development and leadership in the dissemination of innovative curricula and approaches to teaching and learning. In addition to dissemination through professional conferences and journal articles, teacher workshops have become a excellent way in which high school faculty disseminates many of their more hands-on initiatives. In the sciences, University Laboratory High School has played a significant role in the development of technology-based projects including
U Of M: Department Of Entomology The Department of entomology addresses society s need for information and education For these insects, educational activities encourage scouting and http://www.entomology.umn.edu/depart/extension.html
Extractions: Promote the safe, effective, appropriate and legal uses of pest management tactics while emphasizing both positive and negative aspects of these tactics, so the public, pest management professionals, and policy-makers can make informed decisions on insect management. A variety of internal and external factors have shaped the current direction and activities of Extension Entomology.
U Of M: Department Of Entomology During this period, research and teaching in entomology were expanded, In 1928, the activities of the Beekeeping Division were consolidated with those http://www.entomology.umn.edu/depart/depthistory.html
Extractions: Search Entomology Search World Wide Web Home Department Information Entomology was first recognized as an administrative unit in spring 1888 when a Division of Entomology and Botany was established with the organization of the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. Professor Otto Lugger was appointed entomologist of the Experiment Station and lecturer in Entomology in the School of Agriculture. He quickly developed a reputation for aiding farmers with practical solutions to insect problems and initiated publication of an annual report for agriculturists. Concurrently, Dr. O. W. Oestlund served as entomologist with the Minnesota Geological and Natural History Survey from 1885 to 1890. In 1891, Dr. Oestlund became a member of the faculty of the Department of Animal Biology on the Minneapolis campus, where he taught elementary and advanced courses in entomology until his retirement in 1926.
Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia : Primary Teacher Information activities and teaching resources related to nutrition with a focus on grains CSIRO entomology. activities for primary students and clear factsheets. http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/pls/portal30/docs/FOLDER/IKMP/_ABT/FS/edu_pmyteach.ht
Extractions: Agriculture for schools Did you know that agriculture and farming topics fit into both the Society and Environment and the Science learning areas? You can also use agriculture as a context for teaching other subject areas such as English, Maths and Technology and Enterprise. Look at: Use this table to find worksheets to meet your needs. The numbers in each cell refer to suggested levels that can be achieved for the respective outcomes. If you teach upper primary, you might like to also look at the worksheets on the Science Teachers or page. Clicking on the name of the worksheet will take you to a page with more information about the worksheet, and from which you can download the worksheet itself.
Gary L. Piper Ph.D. in entomology, University of California, Berkeley, CA. Publications andPresentations Teaching activities Current courses taught. IPM 201. http://entomology.wsu.edu/Profiles/piper.html
Extractions: Email: glpiper@wsunix.wsu.edu Specialization and Areas of Interest: I teach various integrated pest management (IPM 201, 399, 452/552 and 462/562) and entomology (ENTOM 551 and 565) courses to undergraduate and graduate students. I advise students pursuing the Pest Management Systems major in the Agriculture and Food Systems B.S. degree program and also am an academic advisor for graduate students. My research, both basic and applied, is conducted on the biological control of invasive noxious weeds in rangeland, wildland, and aquatic ecosystems using nonindigenous arthropods and pathogens. Research aspects encompass natural enemy survey, importation, establishment, translocation, impact assessment, and bioagent life history studies. My outreach work involves providing educational programming on biological weed control efforts and responding to constituent requests for information on insect and weed pest identification/management. Education: B.S. in Zoology, Kent State University, Kent, OH
CSIRO Entomology - Report Of Research 1995-97 - Weed Management TEACHING activities. David Briese and Andy Sheppard prepared modules for a courseon Integrated Weed Management being taught by Adelaide University from http://www.ento.csiro.au/history/rr95-97/weedm_teach.html
Extractions: TEACHING ACTIVITIES David Briese and Andy Sheppard prepared modules for a course on Integrated Weed Management being taught by Adelaide University from 1997 on, as part of the CRC for Weed Management Systems. John Scott and Paul Yeoh conducted one lecture on Biological Control and two laboratory classes on insect/plant interactions to third year Entomology students at University of Western Australia. Wendy Forno, Tim Heard, Mic Julien, Tony Wright, Grant Farrell, John Carew, John Fichera, Matthew Purcell, Tony Stegeman, Michael Day, Richard Chan - are participants in the Biological Control of Weeds course organised annually by the CRC for Tropical Pest Management. The course runs for two weeks and includes lectures and field and laboratory practicals. Mr Digi de Graft-Johnson (Institute of Aquatic Botany, Accra) and Dr David Wilson (University of Ghana) attended a two week training course on biological control of water hyacinth in Brisbane, organised by Mic Julien. Tony Wright and Mic Julien presented a technical training course in Kenya on the rearing and management of Neahetina spp. on water hyacinth.
CSIRO Entomology - Report Of Research 1995-97 - Biotechnology TEACHING activities. Ms Alison Bawden, PhD. Mechanism of specificity of HaSV.T Hanzlik; cosupervisor Professor A Gibbs, ANU. Ms Karen Bell, BSc (Hons). http://www.ento.csiro.au/history/rr95-97/biot_teach.html
Extractions: TEACHING ACTIVITIES Ms Alison Bawden, PhD. Mechanism of specificity of HaSV. T Hanzlik; co-supervisor: Professor A Gibbs, ANU. Ms Karen Bell, BSc (Hons). Optimisation of bioremediation enzymes for decontaminating pesticides from the environment and agricultural commodities. J Oakeshott and R Russell; co-supervisor: Dr W Grant, Flinders University. Mr Jeremy Brownlie, BSc (Hons). The evolution of diazinon resistance alleles, and their impact on the genetic diversity of the a-esterase cluster of the common housefly, Musca domestica. J Oakeshott and R Russell; co-supervisor: Dr D Rowell, ANU. Mr Charles Claudianos, PhD. Molecular analysis of the a-esterase gene cluster in M. Domestica . J Oakeshott and R Russell; co-supervisor: Dr D Rowell, Dr H Campbell, ANU. Mr Craig Coates, PhD. Studies of Transposable element mobility in the Australian sheep blowfly, Lucilia cuprina . P Atkinson; co-supervisor Dr A Howells, ANU. Mr Chris Coppin, PhD. Sex specific genes in Drosophila. J Oakeshott and R J Russell; co-supervisor: Dr A Howells, ANU.
Careers In Entomology There are many opportunities for teaching entomology at colleges, Many statesalso have laws regulating the activities of pest control operators http://members.aol.com/YESedu/careers.html
Extractions: Careers in Entomology by Gary A. Dunn, M.S., F.R.E.S., Director of Education (Professional and hobby entomologist) INTRODUCTION Perhaps you've thought about making entomology your career. What do entomologists do? An entomologist is a scientist who studies insects. Entomologists have many important jobs. Some entomologists' study the classification, life cycle, distribution, physiology, behavior, ecology, or population dynamics of insects. Other entomologists study urban pests, forest pests, agricultural pests, or medical and veterinary pests and their control; some work with beneficial insects like honey bees, silkworms, ladybird beetles, and parasitic wasps. Entomologists are researchers, teachers, or consultants, and may work for private companies, universities, or government agencies. PROFESSIONAL ENTOMOLOGY About 8,000 men and women are professional entomologists in the United States. They work in jobs that include teaching about insects, working as extension entomologists, raising bees, enforcing quarantines and regulations, doing insect survey work, consulting on integrated pest management topics, selling insecticides, controlling pests, and conducting research on insect classification, taxonomy, biology, ecology, behavior, or control. The greatest number are employed in some aspect of economic or applied entomology dealing with the control of harmful insects. There are also tens of thousands of amateur entomologists and hobbyists who study insects without pay, and who provide valuable information on insect distributions, seasonal activity patterns, identification, life cycles, behavior, and more.
Discover Entomology At Texas A&M University After World War II the teaching and research activities in entomology at TexasA M were combined under the present Department of entomology. http://insects.tamu.edu/research/systematics/
Extractions: Extension For more information about undergraduate or graduate programs related to this research area, contact the Academic Advising Office Insect Systematics Overview insect collection The departmental Insect Collection is central to research, extension and teaching activities in systematics. It contains over 1.2 million pinned specimens and is the largest and fastest growing collection in the region. Collection Facilities
