Ecological Society of America Student Section

The ESA Student Section is pleased to sponsor the second Academic Excellence Award for Young Women in Ecology. We will award one female student a prize for academic excellence demonstrated by an outstanding research publication and a commitment to increase the visibility of other women scientists.

The application processes for graduate schools, post-docs, and faculty positions are not transparent. Every program, department, and even advisor is different. Of course, finding the right project that interests and inspires you should be of utmost importance, but beyond that many factors could impact your happiness and success. Expectations, support, and requirements are highly variable, as are salaries and benefits. The following is a list compiled after soliciting the ecolog listserv in January, 2011.

Hi ESA students,

The following letter was sent to student members of AGU, but they're definitely interested in having ESA students participate too.
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Dear student member of AGU:

Perceptions of Strengths and Deficiencies: Disconnects between Graduate Students and Prospective Employers
On JSTOR here

Abstract:

Hello Students of the Ecological Society of America!

We hope you all had a nice winter break with your loved ones and are excited for another year! This e-mail contains important information to keep you all up to date with the workings of the Student Section and all of the many upcoming opportunities, awards, and events at the upcoming 2011 ESA conference in Austin, TX.