Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile: Juan Armesto Receives The Distinguished Ecologist Award From The Ecological Society Of America
by Lednewsdesk, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
4/21/2021
Immersed in the forests of central Chile and in the humid recesses of the Chiloé jungle, the UC academic and researcher and co-founder of the Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity, Juan Armesto, found living inspiration to develop his scientific career and numerous contributions to society and to knowledge.
His studies on our biodiversity and ecosystems, the promotion of conservation, the creation of national and international research networks, and his commitment to environmental education for decades, are just some examples of the extensive career of Professor UC Juan Armesto. IEB photo
His studies about our biodiversity and ecosystems, the promotion of conservation, the creation of national and international research networks, and his commitment to environmental education for decades, are just some examples of the vast career of the also president of the Senda Foundation. Darwin , who was selected to receive the Robert H. Whittaker Distinguished Ecologist Award, from the Ecological Society of America (ESA), this year 2021.
This international recognition is given to ecologists who have made outstanding contributions to the discipline, through their discoveries, and / or their work in education, sustainability, fostering diversity, and commitment and passion for the profession.