Please join us at the 80th Annual Meeting of the ESM on 1-2 November 2024 - Parasitic Life: Behind the Feathers, Fur and Setae.
We welcome our keynote speaker Dr. Terry Galloway, the 2024 recipient of the
Gold Medal by the Entomological Society of Canada, who will discuss the
biodiversity of avian lice. An array of researchers will deliver complementary
presentations on parasitic life during our symposium. Attendees and student
competitors will be able to participate in-person. Abstracts will be
published in the next volume of the Proceedings of the Entomological Society of
Manitoba.
November 1: Smartpark Innovation Hub (SIH)- 100 Innovation Drive,
University of Manitoba campus
- Meeting takes place in MPR 1 (northwest side of main floor).
- Free parking is available northwest of the building
(49.80270, -97.15065).
Day - Scientific papers
a) Keynote address: Dr. Terry Galloway (Professor Emeritus, Dept.
of Entomology, University of Manitoba)
Hidden biodiversity: The fascinating life of
parasitic lice that infest birds (sometimes you have to ruffle a few feathers)
b) Student competition and general papers
Lunch on your own (restaurants available in SIH and
nearby)
Evening - Mixer
You are invited to our mixer at Pat McKay and Bob Lamb's home, where we can
socialize and announce the winners of the student competition! Directions to
their home will be provided at SIH.
November 2: Department of Entomology (Room 219), 12 Dafoe Road,
University of Manitoba campus
a) Morning - Symposium
b) Catered
lunch
c) Afternoon - Annual Business Meeting
Please register for the meeting using this form or in-person. If submitting a paper, please use this form. Email any questions to the Co-Chairs
(Vincent Hervet - vincent.hervet@agr.gc.ca – and Justis Henault -
henaultjps@gmail.com) or the ESM Secretary (Jade Tanner - entsocmanitobasecretary@gmail.com)
where appropriate.
We look forward to seeing you!
Vince and Justis, on behalf of the Scientific Program Committee
