World’s largest omnivore is a fish
Marine scientists have discovered that whale sharks eat plants, making the iconic fish the world’s largest omnivore.
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Biodiversity survey reveals that more species are threatened with extinction than previously thought
A new survey published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment synthesizes the perspectives of thousands of biodiversity experts worldwide.
ESA Announces Recipients of 2023 Awards
The Ecological Society of America is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to ecology in new discoveries, teaching, sustainability, diversity and lifelong commitment to the profession.
Ecological Society of America announces 2023 Fellows
The Ecological Society of America is pleased to announce its 2023 Fellows. The Society’s fellowship program recognizes the many ways in which its members contribute to ecological research, communication, education, management and policy.
ESA Response to the National Nature Assessment Request for Information: Question 11c
NNA Question 11c: What existing datasets, knowledge sources, information or stories should USGCRP draw from in creating the NNA, and why? List of Existing National and International Nature-focused Assessments and Databases Please note this is a sample of the ecological datasets and sources available. This list is not exhaustive. National USGCRP https://www.globalchange.gov/home Nature Serve https://www.natureserve.org/ Inter-Tribal Environment Council https://www.itecmembers.org/…
ESA Selects 2023 Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients
The Ecological Society of America is honored to announce the Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) 2023 cohort. ESA’s Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) provides graduate students with science policy training and the opportunity to meet with congressional policymakers on Capitol Hill.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Save the Date for ESA’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon
The Ecological Society of America will be convening this August 6-11 for its 2023 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
ESA announces Manuel Lerdau as the new editor-in-chief of Ecosphere
The Ecological Society of America has named Manuel Lerdau as the new editor-in-chief of its open-access journal Ecosphere.
Petition to Create a New ESA Section for Private and Public Sector Ecologists
ESA understands that it needs to better serve the professional needs of ecologists working in all sectors, not just academia. Toward this aim, we, the undersigned, support the creation of a section dedicated to these professionals within ESA’s membership. The focus of this new section will be to serve ecologists whose primary work focus is the application of ecological science…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Open Access Publishing: Exploring Barriers and Solutions
NSF Award #2209643 ABSTRACT Three significant and intertwined changes in the ecological research landscape are occurring: new commitments to removing barriers that exclude scientists of diverse backgrounds, availability of open data streams, and a shift towards Open Access (OA) publishing through author-pays models. Given the importance of scholarly publishing in hiring and promotion, barriers to publishing could undermine or negate…
List of EEE Scholars
2023-2025 Dr. Sara Bombaci – Assistant Professor in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University. Her multidisciplinary research blends conservation science and social science to explore how ecological systems interact with social and environmental gradients in pursuit of innovative solutions to conserve biodiversity while meeting diverse human needs. Her current research areas include acoustic ecology, urban…
Ecological Society of America Announces New Appointments to Governing Board
The Ecological Society of America is pleased to announce its recent election results for three Governing Board positions and two positions for its Board of Professional Certification.
ESA Policy News: December 5, 2022
In this issue: ESA to Hold Informational US National Nature Assessment Webinar Dec. 6 Webinar will be Dec. 6 at 12 noon EDT. ESA Holds National Climate Assessment 5 Webinar Webinar recording is available. Apply for the 2023 Katherine S. McArthur Graduate Student Policy Award Applications are due January 1, 2023. Congress Senate passes bill authorizing research in saline lake…
ESA Selects 2022 EEE Scholars
The Ecological Society of America is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 cohort of the ESA Excellence in Ecology Scholars.. The scholarship program seeks to support and elevate diverse scientists in the ecological community.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Ecological experts available during COP27 for comment on climate change and biodiversity
(November 4, 2022) – Ahead of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, ESA has compiled a list of ecologists and biologists to provide technical expertise to the media about climate change and biodiversity.
Expanding the ecological tent with environmental data science
Water Cooler Chat October 21, 2022 Broadening the definition of ecology to include fields such as data science, software engineering, and remote sensing, has the potential to attract a broader range of students, including those who may not prioritize field experiences or who may feel unsafe working in rural or urban field sites. How can we broaden opportunities for engaging…
ESA-USGS Cooperative Summer Fellowship Program
The Ecological Society of America is pleased to partner with the US Geological Survey to offer summer internships to outstanding field-trained undergraduates for whom the experience would be transformative. Nominations for the 2023 summer season are open until October 7, 2022. Nominate Students Here Questions? Please contact gro.asenull@sreerac Research projects and Intern sites 2019 Intern sites 2020 Intern sites …
Job Sites
Ecology is the science of the interactions of living organisms and people with their environment. To address climate change impacts on all aspects of life, careers that highlight environmental sustainability are projected to grow. Explore our webpages to see how an ecology job can be right for you. This page offers resources for exploring ecological careers: student programs, graduate school, and certification and training resources.
Career Advancement
Welcome to the Career Advancement page, here you can find resources to help navigate your career no matter what stage you are in. This page offers resources for exploring ecological careers: student programs, graduate school, and certification and training resources. Exploring Ecological Careers Ecology Careers Resources (for High School Students) Ecology Careers Resources (for Undergraduates) ESA’s Frontiers in Ecology and the…
Career Opportunities at ESA
Interested in working for the Ecological Society of America? We hire for our Meetings, Programs, Membership, Journals, Public Affairs and Administrative positions. Select the following link to view a list and learn about opportunities to work for the Ecological Society of America. Please note there may be no current opportunities to work at the ESA so we encourage you to bookmark the page and check back for the updated listing.