Melanie Colón

Here are a few grants with deadlines coming up this summer.

Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/

Note: In compiling this short list, I found some links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers.

As always, happy grant writing.

--Melanie

Here are a few grants with deadlines coming up this winter.

Association for the Study of Animal Behavior Resesarch Grant, up to £10,000 support (i) promising pilot research projects that are at too early a stage to attract funding from larger funding agencies such as the UK Research Councils, and (ii) small-scale projects, that, although worthwhile, are unlikely to attract funding from alternative sources. Grants may be made to allow the applicant to travel to conduct collaborative research, or to bring a collaborator to the applicant's institution for the same purpose.

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/asab-research-grant-r269/

British Columbia Field Ornithologists Research Grant, up to $2000 for groups or organizations to fund bird surveys and other ornithological research.

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/british-columbia-field-ornithologists-research-grants-r281/

Centennial Pollinator Fellowship, up to $4000 for study and research that will advance the knowledge of pollinator science and increase the number of scientists in the field.

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/centennial-pollinator-fellowship-r277/

Eastern Bird Banding Association Memorial Fund Research Grants, up to $5000 to be used toward research using banding or other avian marking techniques. 

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/ebba-memorial-research-awards-r37/

Eckenfelder Scholarship, up to $5000 to support students who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession.

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/eckenfelder-scholarship-r295/

Frances M. Peacock Scholarship for Native Bird Habitat, up to $4500 for study areas in the United States that provide seasonal habitat for threatened or endangered native birds and to tend useful information for land-management decisions.

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/frances-m-peacock-scholarship-for-native-bird-habitat-r121/

Kushlan Research Award, $1000–$7000 to encourage significant scientific advances in the biology, ecology, or conservation biology of wading birds (i.e. herons, storks, ibises, and their taxonomic allies).

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/kushlan-research-award-in-ciconiiform-biology-and-conservation-r30/

Purple Martin Conservation Association Research and Conservation Grant, $500–$2500 to facilitate research on and conservation of Purple Martins.

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/pmca-research-and-conservation-grants-r126/

Society for Canadian Ornithologists Early Career Researcher Award, honours fledgling ornithologists - in academia, industry, non-government or government agencies – that show strong potential for future leadership in Canadian ornithology. 

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/sco-early-career-research-award-r274/

William B. and Mary J. Robertson Fellowship Award, ~$2000 to support the study and conservation of wildlife, habitat, and ecosystems in Florida and the Caribbean.

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/the-william-b-and-mary-j-robertson-fellowship-award-r82/

Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/

Note: In compiling this short list, I found several links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers.

As always, happy grant writing.

--Melanie

Applications were due in April 2022. This award has been added to our funding database. Interested applicants should look for it next spring.

Here are a few grants with deadlines coming up this fall.

Bonnycastle Fellowship, up to $8000CA for wetland and waterfowl biology in North America,

Claire M. Hubbard Young Leaders in Conservation Fellowship, approximately $25K for recent graduates to gain experience in conservation-related fields,

Eppley Foundation Grant, up to $35K for postdocs and early and established professionals research on climate change, ecosystem studies, and research on single species,

SICB Grants in Aid of Research, up to $1K for graduate students to support research in the fields of integrative and comparative biology,

Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/

Note: In compiling this short list, I found several links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers.

As always, happy grant writing.

--Melanie

Here are a few grants with deadlines coming up this spring.

Robert Cooper Audubon Society Fox Grant for Students - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/2022-fox-student-grant-r308/

Audubon Apacheria Student Fellowship - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/audubon-apacheria-fellowship-r285/

Sea and Sage Audubon Bloom-Hays Ecological Research Grant for Students - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/bloom-hays-ecological-research-grant-r166/

British Columbia Field Ornithologists Research Grants - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/british-columbia-field-ornithologists-research-grants-r281/

Birds SA Conservation Grants - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/birds-sa-research-grant-r156/

Dave Ankey and Sandi Johnson Waterfowl and Wetlands Graduate Research Scholarship - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/dave-ankney-sandi-johnson-waterfowl-and-wetlands-graduate-research-scholarship-r186/

Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/

And look for posts in our forum: https://ornithologyexchange.org/forums/forum/139-grants-awards/

Note: In compiling this short list, I found several links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers.

As always, happy grant writing.

--Melanie

Here are a few grants available with due dates in January and February:
 

Association for the Study of Animal Behavior: https://www.asab.org/research-grants/

British Columbia Field Ornithologists: https://bcfo.ca/bcfo-research-grants/

Wisconsin Society for Ornithology: https://wsobirds.org/what-we-do/grants

Association of Field Ornithologists: https://afonet.org/grants-awards/bergstrom/

Connecticut Ornithological Association: https://www.ctbirding.org/resources/coa-mini-grant/

Kentucky Ornithological Society: https://birdky.org/fundburtmonroejr.php

Virginia Society of Ornithology: https://www.virginiabirds.org/scholarships-grants   

The Waterbird Society: https://waterbirds.org/research-grants/kushlan-research-award/

Louisiana Ornithological Society: http://losbird.org/aboutLOS.php

Wilson Ornithological Society: https://wilsonsociety.org/awards/research-grants/

Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union: https://moumn.org/grants.php
 

Want to see more, check out our database at: https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/

And look for posts in our forum: https://ornithologyexchange.org/forums/forum/139-grants-awards/

Note: In compiling this short list, I found several links in the database that were broken and some grant information that had changed. I updated what I found, but organizations update their websites and change their award details all the time. If you find any incorrect information or broken links in the OE database, please let me know so I can fix them. Cheers.

As always, happy grant writing.

--Melanie

At their August 2021 meeting, the Bird Strike Committee USA presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Carla Dove in appreciation of her contribution to the bird strike community. BSC created the award in 1992 and only seven people have since received the honor.

Carla’s accomplishments over over her career include over 40 peer reviewed publications, countless professional documents and reports, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring. In addition, she and her colleagues have established the Smithsonian Feather Identification Lab as a world-renowned resource for bird strikes and ornithology. 

The inscription on the award reads "For your incomparable commitment benefitting U.S. and International aviation safety. Your expertise and exceptional leadership of the Feather Identification Laboratory have provided the foundation for an unparalleled investigative science that will continue to benefit the world's civil / military aviation and wildlife alike."

Here’s a sample of grants listed in our funding database with due dates in October or November.

Want to see more? Check out the database at https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/.

Please feel free to add new grants that you find, and if you notice a broken link or outdated information in our database, please let me know.

As always, happy grant writing.

Here’s a sample of grants listed in our funding database with due dates in August or September.

Bald Eagle Grant - $5,000-$20,000 - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/bald-eagle-grant-r185/

Blake-Nuttall Fund - $1,000-$5,000 - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/blake-nuttall-fund-grant-r187/

Francois Vuilleumier Fund - $500-$1,000 (Caribbean, SA, CA) - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/francois-vuilleumier-fund-r138/

Gale Monson Research Grant – up to $2000 (Arizona) - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/gale-monson-research-grant-r99/

Helen G. and All D. Cruickshank Education Award - TBD (Florida) - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/helen-g-and-allan-d-cruickshank-education-award-r81/

Western Bird Banding Association Grants - $1,000 - https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/western-bird-banding-association-grants-r180/

Want to see more? Check out the database at https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/.

Please feel free to add new grants that you find, and if you notice a broken link or outdated information in our database, please let me know.

As always, happy grant writing.

Need a little cash for your research? Here’s a sample of the grants listed in the OE funding database that typically have summer applications. Search the database yourself to find more opportunities.

Association for the Study of Animal Behavior https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/asab-research-grant-r269/

Birds Queensland Research Grant https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/birds-queensland-research-grant-r172/

British Columbia Field Ornithologists Research Grants https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/british-columbia-field-ornithologists-research-grants-r281/

RRF Dean Amadon Grant
https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/dean-amadon-grant-r33/

AFO E. Alexander Bergrstrom Memorial Research Award https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/e-alexander-bergstrom-memorial-research-award-r230/

International Wild Waterfowl Association Grants https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/iwwa-project-grants-r286/

Leslie E. Tassell Avicultural Foundation https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/leslie-e-tassell-avicultural-foundation-r221/

Neotropical Bird Club Conservation Fund Awards https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/nbc-conservation-fund-r139/

Waterbirds Society Nisbet Research Award https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/nisbet-research-award-r29/

Western Bird Banding Association Grants https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/western-bird-banding-association-grants-r180/

Know of a grant that is not listed in the database, add it yourself or send me the information. And as always, happy grant writing.

Here’s a sample of grants and awards due in the October, November, and December. Check out of our database for more.

ABA Awards (various); https://www.aba.org/aba-awards/

Angus Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/angus-gavin-migratory-bird-research-grant-r203/

Association for the Study of Animal Behavior Research Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/asab-research-grant-r269/

Dr. Bruce D.J. Batt Fellowship in Waterfowl Conservation; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/dr-bruce-d-j-batt-fellowship-in-waterfowl-conservation-r218/

Frank M. Chapman Fellowship; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/frank-m-chapman-fellowship-r110/

Jed Burtt Undergraduate Mentoring Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/jed-burtt-undergraduate-mentoring-grants-r6/

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/neotropical-migratory-bird-conservation-act-grant-r233/

Tinker Foundation Field Research Grant; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/field-research-grants-r243/

Libro Ero Postdoctoral Fellowship; https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/liber-ero-postdoctoral-fellowship-r193/

If you find any errors or dead links in the database, please let me know. Thanks, and happy grant writing.

You might want to check out the funding database on this website. I update it fairly regularly.

Here are some grants with deadlines in August. Search our database to find more grants in with upcoming due dates. https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/

STRI Earl S. Tupper post-doctoral fellowship, $50,400 +$16,000 annually for 3 years

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/earl-s-tupper-postdoctoral-fellowship-r242/

Heredity foundation field-work grant (genetics research), £1,500

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/heredity-fieldwork-grant-r278/

Neotropical Grassland Conservancy Student Grant, $1,000

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/neotropical-grassland-conservancy-grant-program-r211/

Oregon Wildlife Foundation grant for organizations and individuals, up to $5,000

https://ornithologyexchange.org/funding/grants/oregon-wildlife-foundation-grant-r282/

Make sure to check with individual sponsors to see if or how the current COVID-19 situation might affect the availability of funds this year. Good luck, and happy grant writing.

A new meeting has been added to the =1']Ornithology Meetings database.

Meeting Description:

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED.

5TH WORLD OWL CONFERENCE, 22-26 Mar 2017. NOTE REVISED DATES. Conference will take place in Italy, where it was held in 2007 the last time. Save the date and start thinking about what kind of research you would like to present during the most rich and interesting convention about owls ever. Apart from the plenary convention session, the 5th World Owl Conference will take place in a location, Venaus, that will give you the chance to attend many side events and owl-and-nature-themed initiatives. Soon we will give you all the technical information about travelling and overnight stay, and all the practical information about the scientific reports. Fllow us on our official website, http://www.woc2016.it and on our official facebook page. The deeds of this important conference will be published in an elegant volume that will be released as a supplement to an important Italian ornithology magazine. The convention will take extra care of anyone who will come with you: families, friends, wives, children, etc. During the whole conference, special guided tours will be arranged to visit stunning Italian locations. An owl conference in Italy is also a unique chance to visit the most beautiful country in the World! For information you can write to (EM: info@woc2016.it). We are waiting for you in Italy! Organizing Committee, World Owl Conference 2016.

Meeting Website: http://www.woc2016.it

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Meeting Description:

24TH SWAN CONFERENCE, 16-18 Nov 2016, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. Swan experts and enthusiasts will gather in British Columbia's beautiful Vancouver Island to discuss the latest in swan research, conservation, management and protection at a joint conference of The Trumpeter Swan Society and the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society. Special attention will also be given to the status, management, and conservation of Trumpeter Swans in the Pacific Flyway and potential conflicts between swans and agriculture during winter. Declining winter habitat is becoming a critical issue for Pacific Flyway Trumpeter Swans. Trumpeter Swan issues and opportunities across North America will be presented. The conference will feature three days of contributed scientific papers, posters and workshops, a banquet and silent auction, and a one day field trip. Papers will cover all aspects of swan ecology. A panel discussion Wednesday evening will offer insights into winter habitat issues, including agricultural feeding which is so important to wintering swans in the Pacific Northwest. Conference proceedings are anticipated to be published. The conference will be held in Duncan, British Columbia at the Aboriginal Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre honoring the ancient roots of the Coast Salish in the valley. World famous wildlife artist, Robert Bateman, will be the Friday night Gala's keynote speaker. Stay for the WildWings Festival as Trumpeter Swans and other birds return for winter. The staff and boards of The Trumpeter Swan Society and Somenos Marsh look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Vancouver Island! Follow us on our official website: http://www.trumpeter...conference.html

Meeting Website: http://www.trumpeterswansociety.org/2016-conference.html

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Meeting Description:

Registration is Now Open for the IV Neotropical Raptor Conference and II Symposium on Neotropical Owls in Costa Rica

The Neotropical Raptor Network, The Peregrine Fund, Fundacion Rapaces de Costa Rica, and Grupo de Especialistas de Buhos Neotropicales will host the conference and owl symposium in La Fortuna, Costa Rica from 10-13 October 2016.

Biologists, students, falconers, educators, and other conservationists will come together to share their latest research results, successes and challenges. The conference will also act as a meeting point to foster discussion and collaboration on solutions to both present and future conservation issues such as habitat destruction, electrocution, human persecution of raptors and climate change.

In addition to 3 days of scientific oral and poster sessions, social events and a full day of Raptor Skills Courses there will be time to enjoy the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos and the fantastic birding in the forests on the slopes of Mt. Arenal. One of the most-visited areas of the country, La Fortuna is surrounded by national parks, hot-springs, streams, waterfalls and of course, the now dormant Arenal volcano, making it an excellent location for birding, hiking, zip-lining, rafting, and other outdoor activities. The conference hotel is home to gorgeous tree-top walkways that provide breath-taking views and spectacular birding opportunities.

Registration is now open! Visit http://nrn.peregrinefund.org for conference details and to register online today.

The deadline to submit an abstract is 10 July 2016.

Meeting Website: http://nrn.peregrinefund.org

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Meeting Description:

*Do you study seabirds? **Are you on Twitter? *

*Here's your chance to tell world about your seabird research. *Twitter can

be a great place to communicate your research to a broader audience. The

first World Seabird Twitter Conference (#WSTC1

https://twitter.com/...STC1&src=typd>)featured 42 presenters

from all 7 continents, 206 more people engaged in the conversation,

reaching 2200 tweets and a total audience of 330,305 people. Each presenter

distilled their research into 6 tweets, which were presented during a 15

minute window. Last year this generated 206 conversations - people asking

questions and getting answers in real time. If you want to see the

presentations from the 1st World Seabird Twitter Conference *click here*.

https://storify.com/...abirders/wstc1>

*It was such a success, we're holding the 2nd World Seabird Twitter

Conference (#WSTC2

https://twitter.com/...STC2&src=typd>)on April 13-15th. *

The abstract deadline is 21 March 2016. *To submit an abstract, click here

https://docs.google....wform?c=0&w=1>.

*Guidelines

and FAQ available here

https://docs.google...._fwdNj4k/edit>.

Registration is free – just look up the hashtag #WSCT2 on April 13-15 on

Twitter to follow the conversation.

This year *we are inviting seabird organizations to submit an abstract as

well.* If selected your organization would have an opportunity to tell the

twittersphere about your organization. This could be a chance to tell the

broader community about your mission, achievements, publications or

conferences - it's up to you! Who knows - by participating you may even

attract new members.

Sincerely,

The 2nd World Seabird Twitter Conference Organizing Committee

Stephanie Avery-Gomm @saverygo https://twitter.com/@saverygo>

https://twitter.com/@saverygo>

Sjúrður Hammer @sjurdur https://twitter.com/...jurdur?lang=en>

Stephanie Borrelle @PetrelStation https://twitter.com/PetrelStation>

Danielle Fife @Danielle_T_Fife https://twitter.com/...anielle_T_Fife>

Katherine Keogan @KatharineKeogan https://twitter.com/...atharineKeogan>

Alex Bond @thelabandfield https://twitter.com/...thelabandfield>

Max Czapanskiy @mfczap https://twitter.com/@mfczap>

Helen Wade @Helen_Wade_ https://twitter.com/@Helen_Wade_>

P.S. We would also greatly appreciate if you could help us spread the word

about this conference.

​​​​

*Stephanie Avery-Gomm, M.Sc. | Ph.D. Candidate*

*ARC Centre for Excellence in Environmental Decisions*

*Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science, School of Biological

Sciences.*

*The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia*

P: +61 4 1577 3483 | Skype: saverygomm | Twitter: @saverygo

Meeting Website: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WSTC1&src=typd

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Meeting Description: Evolutionary Demography Society annual meeting - Oct 5-7 2015

EvoDemoS 2015 will bring together researchers interested in all aspects of the interface between evolution and demography. This includes the evolution of demographic and life history traits, and the influence of demographic characteristics on the process of evolution. Theoretical, experimental, and field approaches are welcome, as are studies of plants, animals, and humans. Members of the Evolutionary Demography Society include human demographers, population biologists, anthropologists, ecologists, evolutionary biologists, biomedical scientists, mathematicians, and statisticians. You can find out more about evolutionary demography here. Abstract submission deadline 1 August 2015. Call for papers: http://www.evodemos.org/meetings.htm Online registration: http://www.aanmelder...s2015/subscribe Information on the location: http://www.congrescentrum.com/en/ Any questions? Contact the organizing committee: Nienke Hartemink - N.A.Hartemink@uva.nl Hal Caswell - h.caswell@uva.nl

Meeting Website: http://www.evodemos.org/meetings.htm

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Want to use real data in your classroom? Join us at ESA 2015

Join us at ESA 2015 to kick off an online network that will be focused on
testing hands-on, data-driven modules in the undergraduate classroom.
Funding is available to support participants’ attendance at ESA.

Dates & Location: Sunday, August 9 from 9AM-4:30PM at the Ecological
Society of America Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.

Description: DryadLab is seeking faculty to field test classroom modules
during the Fall of 2015. DryadLab is an educational extension of the Dryad
Digital Repository, which contains freely available research data from
thousands of published scientific papers. DryadLab provides open,
high-quality, hands-on, data-driven educational modules suitable for use in
undergraduate classrooms, developed by the authors of the original
publications in collaboration with experienced educators.

DryadLab is joining forces with the Quantitative Undergraduate Biology
Education Synthesis (QUBES) project to provide support for field testers
via an online network that will facilitate the sharing of resources and
expertise.  The network will run from 20 July 2015 to 20 November 2015 and
will be hosted online at https://qubeshub.org/.

Prior to the ESA kick-off meeting, participants will have the opportunity
to review materials for four DryadLab modules:
1. Introduction to Extinction and Extinction Bias
2. Survivorship in the Natural World
3. A Walk Through the Woods: Data Analysis of Structural Adaptations in Wood
4. The Beetle Affair

Module descriptions are available at:
https://qubeshub.org/groups/dryadlabnetwork/dryadlab_module_descriptions

During the one-day kick-off, participants will develop a plan for
integrating the DryadLab modules into their existing course curriculum.
After the in-person meeting, network participants will continue to interact
online to refine the modules for their classroom, discuss various
implementation challenges, and define strategies to overcome these
challenges. Participants will implement these modules in their classroom
during the fall and share their experiences with each other.

This mentoring network is most relevant for faculty with an interest in
learning how to use real data in the classroom. A total of 14 participants
will be selected. To qualify, participants must be willing to incorporate
at least 2 modules into their course this fall. Participants must also be
able to commit ~1 hour per week to online discussions. Additional time
outside of these discussions will also be required for independent work on
adapting and reviewing modules. DryadLab is able to provide the following
support to participants for the one-day meeting at ESA: Regular ESA member
early bird registration, 2 nights hotel, flight costs under $500, and lunch
on Sunday.

To apply, please go to: http://goo.gl/forms/Fs5KD97X4E. Application
deadline is June 5th. Accepted applicants will be notified by June 15th.

QUESTIONS?

Live online Q&A sessions will be held on May 19th, 10-11AM EST, and May 20,
1-2PM EST, at https://qubeshub.org/groups/dryadlabnetwork/q_and_a.
Questions can also be directed via email to Samantha Swauger, the DryadLab
project manager, at samswauger@gmail.com.

What is interdisciplinary research? What challenges do interdisciplinary researchers confront now? What are the prospects of interdisciplinary research for the coming century?


Interdisciplinary research is one of the most commonly used catchphrases in the field of ecology and broader science in general. This term has been used (and misused) so much that its definition has become very ambiguous and context-dependent. Ecologists generally embrace the importance of interdisciplinary work, but their vision and application varies drastically. The goal of this workshop is to address the current state of interdisciplinary research in ecology, including major benefits and challenges facing researchers, and the future outlook of the field regarding interdisciplinary work. By understanding the challenges that interdisciplinary researchers confront, we hope to better foster interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the academy. We will present an open-discussion workshop emphasizing interdisciplinary ecology from the perspectives of scientists at diverse career stages, culminating in a peer-reviewed publication addressing many of the ideas presented over the course of the workshop. Be prepared to do writing/research prior to and during workshop.


If you are currently engaged in interdisciplinary research, planning to delve further into such work, or generally interested in the future of ecological research, we invite you to join us on Saturday, August 8 for a large working-group discussion on these and related topics. ESA general registration is now open, and we encourage you to consider registering for our workshop to have your voice heard! If you have questions, please contact Dennis Tarasi (tarasi@live.unc.edu). We hope you can join us!


Specific Details:

Workshop #6: Educating the Interdisciplinary Ecologist -- assessing educational ecosystems to help ecologists succeed, get hired, and push boundaries.

Time Slot: Saturday, August 8, 2015: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM

Fee: $25


Dennis Tarasi
Chair, CEE Graduate Student Seminar Committee
President, Graduate Environment and Ecology Association
PhD Candidate, Peet Lab
Curriculum for the Environment and Ecology
UNC-Chapel Hill

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Meeting Description: Ecological Science at the Frontier: Celebrating ESA’s Centennial

The Ecological Society of America currently stands at a boundary between 100 successful years for the Society and an uncharted future for the planet. The Centennial meeting will support both retrospective and prospective sessions – looking back at the history of the field of ecology as well as forward into its future. We welcome proposals examining historical topics and the history of ecology, as well as proposals from early career scientists and students that shine a light on the future of ecological science. Proposals that explore interdisciplinary connections with areas of social and natural science outside of ecology or that relate to ecological education at any level are also encouraged.

Meeting Website: http://esa.org/baltimore/info/

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Meeting Description: Mark Your Calendar! Natural Areas Conference 2015 will be held November 3-5, in Little Rock, Arkansas. NAA members will automatically receive updates via email. Non-members can sign up for our mailing list on the homepage.

Our annual conference is an unparalleled opportunity to catch up with the latest research, receive valuable training, and network with colleagues from all over the country. The conference migrates each year to a different region of the country providing excellent opportunities for exploration of new ecosystems. Come join the camaraderie of a Natural Areas Conference!

RESEARCH

You'll catch up with ongoing research by natural areas managers and scholars from all over the U.S. as well as a few from other countries. Attendees learn about the challenges, successes and pitfalls of natural areas science, policy and education.

STEWARDSHIP TRAINING

The conference offers the opportunity for attendees to learn from a wide variety of conservation and natural areas professionals, providing attendees with practical know-how and information they can apply when they return to their jobs. Conference presentations often include models and techniques that have not yet been published in academic journals. Every year our schedule includes inspiring plenary sessions from leaders in their fields, topical symposia, hands-on workshops, and exciting field trips to explore the biodiversity and natural areas unique to the region.

NETWORKING

For our community, a key function of the conference is to provide one-on-one meetings and conversations that couldn’t happen otherwise.

This is the time to learn from your peers, seek mentoring or career advice, or sometimes just to put a face with a name. Share your stories of conservation success, brainstorm new approaches to natural areas stewardship, and learn from experts across a wide range of disciplines.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

In recent years the Natural Areas Conference has added special events for students. Join the Speed Networking Session where you will meet a wide range of natural areas professionals and can explore career opportunities. Enter your poster or oral presentation into the student competition -- a great resume builder for the winners and good experience for everyone involved. Students can take advantage of highly discounted conference registration rates.

Meeting Website: https://naturalareas.org/conference

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Meeting Description: Save the date! The 2015 Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference (SEEC) will be hosted at The University of Georgia on March 13-15, 2015. SEEC is a regional conference created by and for early-career scientists in the fields of Evolution and Ecology. This is a great opportunity for undergraduates to present for the first time, or for graduate students to present research and network with other Southeastern scientists. Registration opens in January-- it is only $35, and includes t-shirt, tote bag, and meals. SEEC is thrilled to announce this year's plenary speaker, Dr. Nalini Nadkarni (nalininadkarni.com). In addition to talks and poster presentations, conference attendees will also have the option to enter a "Rapid Research Competition," (modeled after the 3 Minute Thesis). For more information, check out the SEEC website, or contact us: website / seeconference.wordpress.com email / seec.host@gmail.com twitter / @seechost Facebook / SoutheasternEcologyEvolution

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Meeting Description: In 2015, 5-10th July, there will be a joint meeting between the International Association of Landscape Ecology World Congress (WC) and the US chapter of IALE (US-IALE). Portland offers numerous amenities that will ensure an excellent and efficient meeting. The city is widely recognized for its commitment to sustainability and progressive land use planning. Portland is rich in parks and has numerous outdoor recreation areas and opportunities for scientific excursions (below). In addition, Portland is easy to access with direct connections to Tokyo, Amsterdam, and most major U.S. and Canadian cities. Portland also offers excellent light rail and street car connections throughout the city.

This meeting is important to develop links with other networks. In particular, the IALE WC open unique opportunities within the framework of our Forest Landscape Ecology Working Party in order to bridge the gap and enhance the common activities in between IALE and IUFRO as expressed in our aims. Enter the date in your calendars!

Lead Organizers: Dr. Vivek Shandas (Portland State University) and Dr. Anita Morzillo (University of Connecticut).

Program Committee: The Program Committee will be chaired by Robert Scheller (Portland State University) and includes Hong He (University of Missouri), Jennifer Allen, and Geoffrey Duh (PSU).

Venue: The Portland Hilton has been selected as the meeting location. The Hilton is located downtown with excellent access to the airport via light rail.

Scientific Excursions: Portland has ready access to some of the most diverse and scenic landscapes in the Pacific Northwest and we foresee many informative field trips. Some examples: A tour of the Columbia River Gorge; assessment of urban growth boundaries, successes and challenges; managing growth along the Oregon coast and Willamette watershed; touring disturbance recovery at Mt. St. Helens; visiting the HJ Andrews LTER Site. Shorter excursions may include visits to Forest Park, Bonneville Dam, bicycling along the Willametter River, and others.

Meeting Theme: Crossing Scales, Crossing Borders: Global Approaches to Complex Challenges

Meeting Website: http://www.ialeworldcongress.org

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