Moderators:

Timothy M. Nowatzki, Jason Harmon

Developing Effective Writing and Editing Skills for Scientific Communications. Julie L. Todd, Department of Entomology, 411 Science II, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. (Email: jtodd@iastate.edu)

Beyond Tax' and Tox' - Creating a More Marketable You. Steven P. Mroczkiewicz, Novartis Crop Protection, 5840 East 256th Str., Arcada, IN 46030. (Email: steve.mroczkiewicz@cp.Novartis.com)

Entomology, the academy, and the future: Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose. Leon Higley, Department of Entomology, 202 Plant Industry Bldg, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583. (Email: lhigley@unlinfo.unl.edu)

Research Grant Opportunities within the National Research Initiative, USDA's Competitive Grants Program: Information and Guidelines for Successful Grantsmanship.. Cynthia Huebner, Assistant Program Director, Natural Resources and Environment Division, National Research Initiative, CSREES, USDA. Stop 2241, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-2241. (Email: chuebner@reeusda.gov)

The Science of Selling Yourself: ItŐs All About Who You Know and What You Say. Patricia C. Bolin, Integrated Pest Management Program, Michigan State University, B18 Food Safety and Toxicology Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1302 (Email: bolinp@msue.msu.edu)