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3,000 insect scientists coming to Knoxville next week

November 8th, 2012

Nearly 3,000 insect scientists are expected to attend Entomology 2012, the 60th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, this November in Knoxville, TN. Members of the media who would like to attend can contact ESA for a complimentary press pass.

WHEN: November 11-14, 2012

WHERE: The Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee

WHAT: Entomology 2012 is the 60th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. More than 3,000 insect scientists are expected to attend. The theme is "A Global Society for a Global Science," and there will be 98 symposia and more than 2,500 presentations on subjects such as bed bugs, stink bugs, fire ants, honey bees, genetically modified crops, household insect pests, agriculture and more. In addition, a number of social events will also take place.

HOW TO ATTEND: Journalists from accredited news organizations will be given complimentary press passes. Members of the media who would like to attend can contact Richard Levine at rlevine@entsoc.org or 301-602-8953 for a press pass.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://entsoc.org/entomology2012

FULL PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2012/webprogram/start.html

Provided by Entomological Society of America

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