This month and year-round, ESA takes pride in the community of LGBTQ+ scientists who contribute to advancing entomology. ESA is committed to fostering a safe, welcoming professional society for entomologists. #LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth. #EntoDEI 🧵

July is Disability Pride Month. We hope you will join us in working to ensure that insect science is a welcoming profession and community for people with disabilities. #DisablityPrideMonth #EntoDEI 🧵

On #TransDayOfVisibility, ESA celebrates contributions of transgender scientists to entomology and affirms our commitment to a safe, welcoming professional community. #EntoDEI Learn more in this 2023 Q&A w/ a trans entomologist in Communications Biology:

In the Fall 2024 issue of American Entomologist, Ph.D. student Caitlin Terry shared her perspective on how university entomology programs can build inclusive environments that are welcoming to queer students and scientists. #LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth. #EntoDEI

Finally, in the Spring 2025 issue of American Entomologist, Hannah Quellhorst (@greekbugchick) shares her perspective on working in entomology with a chronic illness. #DisablityPrideMonth #EntoDEI

Beginning this year, following the lead of our publishing partner Oxford University Press, alt text is required for figures in all articles published in ESA journals. #DisablityPrideMonth #EntoDEI Learn more about writing alt text for scientific figures:

EntsocAmerica: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and ESA encourages members to join us in working to make entomology a welcoming profession for people with disabilities. #NDEAM #EntoDEI

At the #EntSoc22 Opening Plenary in November, four Black women scientists shared their career experiences and perspectives on pursuing equality in science. ICYMI, watch the recording free online in February, in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth. #EntoDEI

EntsocAmerica: During #HispanicHeritageMonth, follow along here to get to know some of the entomologists who are organizing or participating in the Latin American/Hispanic Symposium at #EntSoc21. #EntoDEI

Also at Entomology 2025 in November, be sure to check out the Member Symposium "Disabled Entomologists: Bug Buddies Breaking Barriers." #EntSoc25 #DisablityPrideMonth #EntoDEI

Sept. 15—Oct. 15 is #HispanicHeritageMonth. To foster growth in the ranks of Hispanic and Latin American entomologists, ESA offers a variety of programs to build diversity in insect science. See examples below ⬇, and learn more about #EntoDEI at

On #InternationalWomensDay, mark your calendar for ESA's April 3 webinar "Enhancing Pay Transparency and Equity," which aims to support women and people of color as they negotiate compensation packages and increase pay equity in entomology. #EntoDEI

FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, FEB. 25! Are you a recent graduate of a minority-serving institution? Spend your next year in Fort Collins, Colorado with the @CDCgov working in public health entomology. Apply now and spread the word: #EntoDEI #HBCUSTEM

"Also, for the first time, Southern University students are participating in ESA conferences and even winning awards!" Manrique writes. Pictured here are M.S. student Abigail Yeboah and Ph.D. student Lidya Chala at #EntSoc21 in Denver. #EntoDEI

And, looking ahead to Entomology 2025, mark your calendar for the Member Symposium "Radical Metamorphosis: Queer Entomology as a Force for Change." #EntSoc25 #LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth. #EntoDEI

Every D & I discussion accepts that change is inevitable and worthy. @EntsocAmerica thank you for seeking and embracing change. #EntoDEI #EntSoc21

Active learning projects have included field trips to learn about IPM (A) and, of course, insect mounting in the lab (B). #EntoDEI

@EntsocAmerica and I launched EntoMentos, a mentorship program for entomologists & entomology students of color. It was built upon the mentorship program created by #EntoPOC. We met in person for the first time, closed 2021, and started planning for 2022. #EntoDEI #EntSoc21

So happy to have met Professor Cesar Rodriguez-Saona in-person @EntsocAmerica. It was great working with him during his tenure as Chair of the D&I Comm. #EntoDEI

Happy to meet entomology PHD student @cheyenneithomas at #AISESNC22. She is studying M. Mexicanus and adapting to climate change. #EntoDEI