EIS Public Offerings
All programs listed below are open to symposium attendees and the public.
Jennifer Angus Exhibition Field Trip
Jennifer Angus is a visual artist and EIS speaker for the "Science Communication and Outreach" panel. Her exhibit entitled "Flying Jewels & Other Lofty Insects" is at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan until August 18, 2024. EIS will be offering complimentary transportation to and from the Meijer Gardens on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The shuttle will depart from the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center Front Lobby at 1 p.m. and will return by 5 p.m. Admission ticket costs will be the responsibility of the participant upon arrival to Meijer Gardens. Admission rates can be found on the 'Plan A Visit' page of the Meijer Gardens website. Please register to reserve your seat on the shuttle. Registration for the Jennifer Angus Exhibition Field Trip is closed.
James and the Giant Peach Movie Night
The James and the Giant Peach movie night will be on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center Auditorium. The movie will begin at 7:30 p.m. Your 'movie ticket' includes refreshments that will be available throughout the showing. Movie tickets are $10 and will also be available for purchase at the event. Movie Night cancellations prior to May 10, 2024, will be refunded in full. Cancellations received on or after May 10, will not be refunded.
MSU Department of Entomology Outreach Event featuring the MSU Bug House and OSU BUGmobile
The MSU Department of Entomology will be hosting an outreach event at the MSU Bug House, 288 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824, and will include the visiting Ohio State University Bug Mobile after the symposium concludes on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 3-5 p.m. The event will provide hands on encounters to acquaint participants with a variety of insects. Insect ice cream (and other assorted flavors) will be available.
Chef Joseph Yoon Public Lecture at the MSU Museum Food Fight Exhibit
Joseph Yoon, an Edible Insect Ambassador, world renowned chef and thought leader in entomophagy (or eating insects) will be hosting a public lecture at the MSU Museum's Food Fight exhibit, 409 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.