3,500 members of Entomological Society of America meet in Knoxville next week

KNOXVILLE -- Knoxville will host the annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) next week. Beginning Sunday, November 11 approximately 3,500 entomologists and other scientists will gather at the Knoxville Convention Center to exchange scientific information.

The 4 day convention will feature a symposia, conferences, submitted papers, and continuing education seminars.

ESA has over 6,400 members affiliated with educational institutions, health agencies, private industry, and government. Members are researchers, teachers, extension service personnel, administrators, marketing representatives, research technicians, consultants, students, pest management professionals and hobbyists. It is the largest organization in the world serving the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and people in related disciplines.

The premier event of the Society is its Annual Meeting. Each year approximately 3,500 entomologists and other scientists gather to exchange scientific information. A program of symposia, conferences, submitted papers, and continuing education seminars provides attendees the opportunity to hear and present research results. The meeting also provides a chance to interact informally with peers and prospective employers.

Attendees will be utilizing hotels in the downtown, Cedar Bluff and Merchants Drive areas and will be on their own for most meals.

Published November 5, 2012