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EV-14:
How
to succeed in ecology: Advice from current and aspiring eminent ecologists
Endorsed
by the ESA Student Section
Wednesday,
August 10, 8 PM - 10 PM, Meeting Room 517d, Level 5,
Palais des congrès de Montréal
Organizers:
Elizabeth Harp, Alan Wilson, Deron Burkepile, Tiffany Troxler Gann
Description:
Ecology
is a competitive field, and to be deemed successful by one’s peers, an
ecologist must exhibit many characteristics, such as perseverance, creativity,
knowledge, and innovation. Senior ecologists and rising stars from a diverse
cross-section of ecological disciplines will discuss suggested strategies for
success in academic and non-academic arenas with current and past students.
After a brief introduction to the session, small discussion groups will be
formed with invited guests and participants where various discussion topics will
be covered, including advice regarding interviewing and negotiating, developing
a post-doc/faculty research program, finding funding, publishing productively,
networking effectively, deciding between an academic and non-academic career
path, and dealing with the “two-body” problem (i.e., finding positions for
married/partnered pairs). We expect this session to have broad appeal for all
ecologists and that discussion will be motivated by student attendees. For more
information, including a list of participants, visit the Student Section website
at www.esa.org/students
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