Sections — Page 2

The Traditional Ecological Knowledge Section, founded in 2002, works to 1) promote the understanding, dissemination and respectful use of traditional ecological knowledge in ecological research, application and education; 2) encourage education in traditional ecological knowledge; 3) stimulate research that incorporates the traditional knowledge and participation of indigenous people; and 4) increase participation by indigenous people in the Ecological Society of…

The Theoretical Ecology Section was formed in 1993 to (1) foster theoretical research in all areas of ecology; (2) sponsor meetings for the presentation of results; (3) foster communication and research collaboration between theoreticians and experimental/field ecologists; (4) encourage the application of ecological theory to the resolution of societal problems. Theoretical Ecology Section website List of Officers

The Student Section, founded in 2000, aims to facilitate communication among all student members of the Society, enhance interaction between students and the Society as a whole, and to provide an effective way for students to communicate their needs to the Society. Student Section website List of Officers

The Statistical Ecology Section, founded in 1989, seeks to encourage research in statistical theory and methodology applied to ecological problems; to sponsor forums for presentation of advance in statistical ecology; and to facilitate communication between the disciplines of statistics and ecology so as to enhance statistical design and analysis in ecological research. Statistical Ecology Section website List of Officers

The Soil Ecology Section, founded in 1993, seeks to promote an understanding of the importance of soil biota among ecologists, soil scientists, and members of related disciplines, to encourage education and research in soil ecology, to sponsor meetings and publications for the communication of research and educational activities in soil ecology, and to increase student participation in the Society. Soil…

The Researchers at Undergraduate Institutions Section, founded in 2007, is dedicated to supporting scientists with significant teaching loads in their roles as ecological researchers. Our group provides opportunities for networking with other scientists working at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) and organizes events at the ESA annual meetings that address topics such as the challenges of maintaining active research programs at…

The Rangeland Ecology Section, founded in 2000, facilitates communication of all aspects of rangeland ecology and management among applied and basic ecologists, natural resource managers and interested members of the public. Activities include sponsorship of symposia and publications. Rangeland Ecology Section website List of Officers

The Policy Section, founded in 2010, acts to (1) foster interaction among ecologists who have worked or currently work in public policy positions, or have the desire to communicate with those members who do have public policy experience; (2) form a database of members that have policy experience that can be utilized by the Governing Board, ESA Sections and Chapters,…