Fellow Story
Walker helps organize second annual Arizona Insect Festival
Organized by the UA's entomology department, the festival includes researchers from a variety of fields of study - including the neurosciences - that span the campus.
The idea is to help people learn about the importance of insects (most animal species are insects), and also to discover the range of insect-based research taking place at the UA, said Kathleen Walker, an assistant professor in entomology.
The UA has one of the largest collections of insect scientists in the United States, she said.
One of the most delightful surprises from last year, she said, was how so many top researchers were able to share their excitement with the public in fun and creative ways.