Congratulations to Dr. Bill Lamp on being elected as Honorary Member of the Entomological Society of America (ESA), a prestigious recognition of his outstanding contributions to entomology! A member of ESA since 1977, Lamp has dedicated 49 years to advancing research in plant-insect interactions, aquatic entomology, non-target risk analysis, and biological control within sustainable agriculture systems. Since joining the University of Maryland faculty in 1985, his impactful career includes extensive research and scholarship, dedication to mentorship and teaching, leadership and innovation within ESA, and public engagement.
Lamp has published three books on forage management, 15 chapters, and 76 refereed articles, alongside securing 78 grants and delivering 65 invited presentations for his research. Over the last 40 years, Lamp has taught a variety of courses at UMD, including integrated pest management, plant protection, biology of insects, sustainability, insect biodiversity, freshwater biology, and “Insect Apocalypse: Real or Imagined” and received a Distinguished Teaching Award from the ESA Eastern Branch Entomological in 2009. In his tenure, Lamp has advised 12 master’s and 14 Ph.D. students. The University of Maryland awarded Lamp the Undergraduate Mentor of the Year in 2002 and the Winston Family Honors Faculty Award in 2021.
Lamp served on the ESA Publications Council, Finance Committee, and American Entomologist Board, and was elected Eastern Branch President from 2021 to 2022. During his presidency, Lamp launched EntoQuest, an annual outdoor retreat created to foster informal connections between students and seasoned entomologists. Lamp also served as the science editor for 16 National Geographic Kids books, inspiring curiosity in the next generation.
Lamp has published three books on forage management, 15 chapters, and 76 refereed articles, alongside securing 78 grants and delivering 65 invited presentations for his research. Over the last 40 years, Lamp has taught a variety of courses at UMD, including integrated pest management, plant protection, biology of insects, sustainability, insect biodiversity, freshwater biology, and “Insect Apocalypse: Real or Imagined” and received a Distinguished Teaching Award from the ESA Eastern Branch Entomological in 2009. In his tenure, Lamp has advised 12 master’s and 14 Ph.D. students. The University of Maryland awarded Lamp the Undergraduate Mentor of the Year in 2002 and the Winston Family Honors Faculty Award in 2021.
Lamp served on the ESA Publications Council, Finance Committee, and American Entomologist Board, and was elected Eastern Branch President from 2021 to 2022. During his presidency, Lamp launched EntoQuest, an annual outdoor retreat created to foster informal connections between students and seasoned entomologists. Lamp also served as the science editor for 16 National Geographic Kids books, inspiring curiosity in the next generation.
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