The Future of Journals in the Face of Open Access
Blogpost from ESA President Laura Huenneke
ESA News & Events
Managing the ESA budget
Blogpost from ESA President Laura Huenneke
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ESA Welcomes Kathryn Cottingham as Editor in Chief of Ecology
In her new role, Cottingham will lead Ecology in publishing research articles from across the biological and ecological sciences.
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ESA announces the recipients of the 2018 Student Awards
The Ecological Society of America recognizes Sara P. Bombaci, Jacqueline J. Peña, and Joshua Scholl for awards for outstanding student research.
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ESA joins the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment
ESA has joined the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment as one of the 100 inaugural members.
Call for New ESA Rapid Response Team Members
We are expanding the Society’s Rapid Response Team (RRT), a diverse group of about 50 ecologists who are subject matter experts and help ESA address policy and media opportunities in a timely and effective manner. ESA invites any member to apply to be a member of the RRT.
Ecological Society of America announces 2019 award recipients
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) will present the 2019 awards recognizing outstanding contributions to ecology in new discoveries, teaching, sustainability, diversity, and lifelong commitment to the profession during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky.
ESA Member Opportunity: Attend the ESA Southwestern Chapter Communicating Science Workshop, June 7
The ESA Communicating Science workshop is designed to address the needs of ecologists to communicate scientific information in a variety of public and professional interactions. This workshop will build participants confidence and skill set for public engagement with media, Congress, and other audiences. It also provides a professional development opportunity to develop broader impact skills.
Ecological Society of America announces 2019 Fellows
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is pleased to announce its 2019 Fellows. The Society’s fellowship program recognizes the many ways in which its members contribute to ecological research and discovery, communication, education and pedagogy, and management and policy.
Diversity of ecological careers
Blogpost from ESA President Laura Huenneke
Member Services Offered by ESA – Core Mission or Fringe Benefits?
Blogpost from ESA President Laura Huenneke
ESA participates in the British Ecological Society annual meeting
In December, ESA Executive Director Catherine O’Riordan and Frontiers in Ecology and Environment Editor In Chief Sue Silver traveled to Birmingham, UK, to represent ESA at the British Ecological Society (BES) 2018 annual meeting.
Offer Assistance to Members Affected by the Federal Government Shutdown
ESA thanks those who offered assistance to their colleagues during the partial federal government shutdown. Your spirit of generosity buoyed those affected in tangible and intangible ways.
ESA Endorses Four-Dimensional Ecology Education Framework
A great milestone for ecology literacy was achieved on November 14, 2018 when ESA’s Governing Board endorsed an undergraduate education framework for the first time in its history. Termed the Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) framework, it incorporates three decades of discussion regarding the key learning outcomes to be included in the undergraduate curriculum.
Nominate your colleagues (or yourself!) for the 2020 ESA Governing Board and the Board of Professional Certification
A letter from Rich Pouyat, ESA president 2017-2018.
Evolving landscape for scientific publishing
Blogpost from ESA President Laura Huenneke.
ESA voices concern about EPA’s effort to weaken the Clean Water Rule
The Ecological Society of America is concerned with the proposed rule issued today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to replace the 2015 Clean Water Rule (Waters of the United States Rule or WOTUS).
A Brief Summation of ESA’s Work to Diversify the Field and Stop Harassment
Blogpost from ESA President Laura Huenneke.
ESA 2019 Certification Period Is Now Open
The Ecological Society of America is now accepting applications from individuals wishing to become certified ecologists. Applications are due February 1, 2019.
ESA Seeks Editor-in-Chief for Ecology
The ESA is seeking applicants for the position of Editor-in-Chief of Ecology.