Author: Horace Zeng
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Graduate Positions in Ant Systematics, Phylogenomics, & Coevolution – U Central Florida
The Sosa-Calvo Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is recruiting motivated graduate students to explore the systematics and evolution of Hymenoptera, with a special emphasis on ants. Our lab integrates fieldwork, molecular systematics, and evolutionary biology to study how insects diversify and interact with their fungal and other microbial partners. What you’ll doGraduate…
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PhD Opportunities in Evolutionary Entomology at UC Davis (Fall 2026)
Dr. Rodolfo da Silva Probst is recruiting Ph.D. students to join the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of California, Davis, beginning Fall 2026. Dr. Probst’s research program investigates the evolutionary and genomic mechanisms that shape mutualistic interactions, with a particular focus on ant–plant symbioses and the comparative genomics of Formicinae ants. Launching…
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Upcoming DEIJ Committee Workshop: Communicating Social Insect Science
The IUSSI-NAS DEIJ Committee is excited to announce our second workshop. Topic: Communicating Social Insect SciencePresenters: Dr. Barrett Klein and Dr. Kaitlin BaudierDate & Time: December 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/975501244 Join us for our second DEIJ Committee workshop, where we will explore effective strategies for communicating social insect science…
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Announcing: the new IUSSI-NAS Turner-Collins Award
We are excited to announce the Turner-Collins Program! The Turner-Collins Program encourages and recognizes efforts to promote interest in biology among African-Americans and Native-Americans using social insects and related material, by IUSSI-NAS members, or persons observed by them (for example, a non-member teacher). This award is inspired by the work and advocacy of two African-American…
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Student Research Awards Call for Nominations
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Jeffery P. La Fage Student Award for Applied Research on Social Insects Due October 13, 2025 Purpose: To recognize a graduate student for distinguished research and scholarly activity on social insects with an emphasis on applied projects. This annual award was established in memory of Dr. Jeffery Paul La Fage (1945-1989), a…
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Positions in Smith Bee Lab at Auburn University
The Smith Bee Lab at Auburn University is Hiring! We are recruiting: Our lab investigates collective behavior, nest architecture, spatial organization, and social physiology in honey bees. We also welcome complementary research areas, including projects developing new methods, analytical tools, or building on our existing datasets (e.g., 3D nest structure). 📅 Review of applications begins…
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Nominations for Elected Positions
Dear IUSSI-NAS members, It’s that time of year again, to elect new leadership for the society!! This year, we are seeking nominations for President-Elect, 2 seats on the Awards Committee, 2 seats on the Social Media Committee, 1 seats on the Elections Committee, and 1 seat on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee. Please nominate yourself or other members who you feel would be well…
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PhD Position: Evolution of Parental Care and Mating Systems in Water Bugs (U Missouri, Fall 2026)
The Goyes Lab (Division of Biological Sciences, University of Missouri) is recruiting a fully funded PhD student to study the evolution of parental care and mating systems using belostomatid water bugs. The project will combine extensive fieldwork in Missouri with laboratory colonies and experiments to investigate reproductive behavior, parental investment, and life-history traits. See the…
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Two graduate student position openings
1. Honey bee circadian biology, University of Kentucky Dr. Michael Tackenberg (Biology) and Dr. Clare Rittschof (Entomology) are recruiting a PhD student for a collaborative project involving honey bee circadian biology and behavioral neuroscience at the University of Kentucky. The candidate will matriculate through the Department of Biology and participate in a recently funded project…
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IUSSI Updates – July 2025
Welcome to the latest updates from IUSSI. Below are some key announcements and opportunities from the main IUSSI organization: See more details in the July newsletter here.