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Committee on Diversity and Education

The Committee on Diversity and Education works to advance the Society’s mission and goals by promoting excellence in ecology education at all levels and by creating a scientific environment that embraces diversity and allows all professionals to flourish. The Committee is responsible for:

  • Helping to identify and guide ESA’s education programs:
  • Shaping ESA programs to enhance recruitment, training and retention of women and minorities in the ecological sciences
  • Encouraging the equitable treatment and representation of all ecologists, regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation or cultural background

Composition

Chaired by the Vice President for Education and Human Resources

Committee Members

  • Pamela Templer, Vice President for Human Resources, Boston University (2018-2020)
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  • Betsy Bancroft, Gonzaga University (2016-2021)
  • Anjali Boyd, Student Section (2019)
  • Aramati Casper Inclusive Ecology section (2019)
  • Skylar Bayer, University of Wyoming (2019)
  • Tim Nuttle, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc, Traditional Ecological Knowledge Section (2016-present) 
  • George Middendorf, Howard University, Environmental Justice Section (2008-present)
  • Jennifer Doherty, University of Washington, Education Section (2019)
  • Nyeema Harris, University of Michigan Black Ecologists Section (2019)