Presented by the American Museum of Natural History. Invasive species like the spotted lanternfly, brown marmorated stink bug, and emerald ash borer are altering ecosystems, threatening crops, and challenging farmers locally and worldwide. Join us for this SciCafe with Anne Nielsen, Extension Specialist in the Department of Entomology at Rutgers University, as she explores the surprising and complex role invasive insects play in agriculture. Nielsen will discuss her research on how these insects spread, adapt, and impact food systems, and the strategies scientists are developing to mitigate their effects. Please email publicprograms@amnh.org to reserve seats in our ASL section.