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Emerging Ecological Issues Committee

The ESA Emerging Ecological Issues Committee seeks to advance the Society’s mission and goals through identifying and publicizing research opportunities, needs and priorities in ecology. The Emerging Ecological Issues Committee’s key functions include identifying:

  • Emerging concepts and concerns within ecology
  • Topics in need of synthesis through interaction of ecologists belonging to different subdisciplines
  • Opportunities for productive exchanges and integration with disciplines outside ecology
  • Activities that would advance ecology and serve the needs of the various sectors of the profession

Composition

  • Chair: This committee may not be chaired by a Governing Board member
  • Members: 1 Governing Board member and others as appointed

Committee Members

  • Chris Schadt, Chair (2022 – 2025)
  • Lilli Kaarakka (2023 – 2026)
  • Kelly Garbach (2022 – 2024)
  • Michael Adomako (2023 – 2026)
  • Matthew Schuler (2022 – 2024)
  • Austin Himes (2023 – 2026)
  • Tanzeel Javaid A. Farooqi (2022 – 2025)
  • Aaron David (2022 – 2025)
  • Diane Pataki, Governing Board Representative (2022 – 2024)