University of Vermont, Davis Center, Mansfield Dining Room, FREE pizza and drinks

Open to all youth in grades 7-12;
Register by October 17: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-buzzing-in-entomology-tickets-50127887862

Why do we care so much about bugs? Insects are some the most diverse and abundant species on earth and play vital roles in ecosystems and society. Did you know that scientists estimate that Earth is home to over 100 trillion ants, or that eating insects is becoming an increasingly popular sustainable food trend? Come to this café and explore the fascinating world of entomology and its sub-disciplines, including medicine, forensics, genetics, biotechnology, and nutrition. Learn about current research in agricultural entomology and the work our presenters are doing to help farmers control swede midge, a new invasive pest species, as well as pressing issues surrounding insect crop pests such as insecticide resistance in the Colorado potato beetle. But don't worry—you won't just sit around listening to people talk! Café participants will rotate through hands-on activities with food choice experiments, insect identification, and life cycle stages of a new invasive agricultural pest. Live insects may include, but are not limited to swede midge, Colorado potato beetle, hissing cockroaches, and praying mantis.

Oct 5, 9 AM to 4:30 PM, Oct 6, 2024

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Oct 6, 2024, 10 AM to 1 PM