Insect Innovations
Jan
24

Insect Innovations

Come learn how insects have inspired human innovation and influenced the world around us! Get up close with live arthropods and interactive bug displays.

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Beetlelady: Cultivating Curiosity through Bug Education
Jan
26

Beetlelady: Cultivating Curiosity through Bug Education

Education and outreach changes hearts and minds, inspiring the public to care about the science of entomology. As the Beetlelady, Dr. Stephaie Dole reaches curious people in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond with her educational programs. She has developed classes for preschoolers through adults on a wide variety of entomological topics. Since founding Beetlelady in 2016, she has presented over 1,500 classes to schools, libraries, museums, and community groups. Inspired by MSU’s BUG House, her Pop-Up Bug Museum is a mobile exhibit that brings an entire museum on location. Using arthropod macrophotography and illustration, she hopes to show bugs in a new light and share their beauty of their diversity with the world. 

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Nature Talk
Oct
29

Nature Talk

Beetles make up a large part of the natural world. One in five known species is a beetle and new beetle species are being discovered constantly. With over 450,000 recorded species, the order of beetles, Coleoptera, contains a myriad of biodiversity and ecological roles. Understanding beetles is therefore fundamental to understanding the nature of life on earth. 

Stephanie Dole is a PhD Entomologist who specializes in educating people of all ages about the wonderful world of terrestrial arthropods. Through her business, Beetlelady, she teaches programs in the Bay Area and beyond, hoping to instill a love of bugs in others. She will present on the astonishing diversity of insects and beetles specifically, as well as her own research into the diversity of tropical bark beetles. Spend an evening glimpsing the beauty of beetles and gaining an understanding of their importance to the the natural world.

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Intro to Nature Journalig
Jul
12

Intro to Nature Journalig

Nature journaling is a tool for engaging with and exploring the natural world. It is a way to observe and learn, while increasing curiosity, wonder, and attention. Bugs are the perfect subjects for nature journaling because they are everywhere! Come learn the basics of Nature Journaling with local Entomologist, Dr. Stephanie Dole (Beetlelady).  Participants practice nature journaling with both preserved and living arthropod specimens during the class. 

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Pop-Up Bug Museum
Jun
18

Pop-Up Bug Museum

Beetlelady's Pop-Up Bug Museum includes displays of terrestrial arthropods from around the world, live bug terrariums, and activities for all ages.  Come immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bugs!

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Insect Flight
Jun
4

Insect Flight

The evolution of insect flight has played a huge role in their success. Learn about the different types of insect wings and the amazing ways they fly.

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