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The world's largest community of ecologists -- dedicated to understanding life on earth and fostering a thriving planet.

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📢Grad students: Applications for ESA’s Graduate Student Policy Award are now OPEN!

Awardees receive:
💼Science policy training
🏛️Facetime w/ congressional decision-makers
✈️All-expenses-paid trip to DC, Feb 24-25

Deadline: Jan 7, 2026. Learn more/apply: https://ow.ly/Zpji50XCMgR
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Final reminder to submit your #ESA2026 workshop, short course, field trip & special session proposals by today at 5:00 PM ET! These sessions let organizers share practical learning and transformative experiences, and showcase unique sites near our host city. https://ow.ly/QpvV50XBT4Z
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Discover the latest in ecological research with our new media tip sheet!📰

From urban pollinator pathways to sea urchin halos and migratory bird protections, explore 6 fascinating studies in our November roundup:
https://ow.ly/21cs50XBmi7
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December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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A friendly reminder #ESA2026 workshop, short course, special session & field trip proposals are due 12/4 @ 5:00 PM ET. These sessions add immense value & help to transmit vital scientific skills & insights to other ecologists. Help make this program great!
https://ow.ly/ewLM50Xyo07
A promotional image of ecologist Adriana L. Romero Olivares, with a quote written next to her: "I organized this special session to bring attention to the impacts of global change on drylands, which are often overlooked compared to other ecosystems, and to connect with others working on similar systems. The session revealed shared research themes and highlighted key knowledge gaps than can help move the field forward."
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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A new blog post by ESA member @climategeek.bsky.social shares perspectives from attending COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Belém, Brazil. Hear about what she has seen, what major themes are emerging & what's to come. https://ow.ly/Wo5f50XuJna
a photo of the entrance of the COP30 meeting in Brazil, on a dark night it is a well-lit, colorful facade with people milling about in the entranceway; photo credit: Astrid Caldas
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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📣New workshop series! *Future-proof Your Science Career* from Cassie Briggs, PhD at Success in Science Career Coaching is a 3-part series kicking off in January. Join individual events or register for the bundle to save even more! https://ow.ly/Oqbf50XualQ
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Final reminder! Nominations for ESA Awards, Fellows and Early Career Fellows -- awards like the Odum Award for Excellence in Ecology Education -- close on Thursday, so make sure all your materials are complete and in the portal by then! https://esa.org/about/awards/
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Sustainability is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Hence, our Sustainability Science Award for Scholarly Work.

There are still a few days left to get in a nomination - whose work is creating important insights in sustainability science? https://esa.org/about/awards/
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Tomorrow! *Developing a Scalable Online Ecology Course with 4DEE*: How Nathan & Sara applied the 4DEE framework into a scalable online ecology course that supports sustainability education. Bring a beverage and join the conversation! https://esa.zoom.us/meeting/register/ITcQk2NRRKmM47xOne1n8A
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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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A friendly reminder that proposal submissions for workshops (+Career Central), short courses, special sessions & field trips for #ESA2026 are open til 12/4. Share knowledge, discuss methods, spark discourse & advance the field! https://esa.org/saltlake2026/call-for-proposals/
A photo of ecologist Amy Chian Patterson along with a quote from her, "It's helpful to think deeply about the philosophy of making models in ecology, like in our short course, Introduction to Sparse Modeling in R, which helped attendees understand how using assumptions about sparsity can lead to simpler and more predictive models. It felt good to engage ecologists with discussions and exercises about ways to improve our methodology."
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Explore new ecological science in our journals with our latest media tip sheet:
🐯Tiger recovery depends on prey, not just protection
🌾Invasive grass alters tick survival
🦫Beavers have shaped Grand Teton for 1,000's of years
...and more!

Read it here: https://ow.ly/U1ym50Xr4RC
a Sumatran tiger partially submerged in an algae-dotted pond
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Our honors include recognition of great work by early career scientists, like the George Mercer Award for an outstanding research paper that comes with a $2,000 cash award & $700 travel support. Learn more & start your nomination -- new deadline 11/20! #george-mercerge-mercer" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://esa.org/about/awards/#george-mercer
November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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New workshop! *Drawing as a Teaching Tool for Learning in the Ecology Classroom, Lab & Field* 12/2 @ 2:00 PM ET. Learn practical drawing tools to enhance observation, generate questions, spark interest & encourage exploration @sciencecandance.bsky.social
https://ow.ly/2WkF50XqEaL
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November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Next up in our series on career opportunities in ecology: Christopher Adkinson from Geosyntec Consultants & William Bethel from Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Join us 11/18 at 2:00 PM ET for a conversation about career pathways & an opportunity to get direct advice!

https://ow.ly/By6f50XpwP0
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Deadline extended! At the request of a few nominators, we are extending the deadline for ESA Awards, Fellows & Early Career Fellows nominations to 11/20. Take advantage of this opportunity to elevate & celebrate important contributions to ecology -- get started today! https://esa.org/about/awards/
A photo of Nicole Colon Carrion receiving her award for Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology from Stephanie Hampton at the 2025 Annual Meeting. A quote from her is superimposed: Winning the Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology Award deepened my commitment to mentoring and building pathways for diverse young scientists and provided a platform to amplify the voices of emerging ecologists from Puerto Rico and beyond."
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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October research highlights from our journals! From Arctic food webs to beaver-powered fire resilience, biodiversity maintenance & sea star recovery — explore the latest ecological science in our new tip sheet📰

Find it here: esa.org/blog/2025/10...

📷 by Sean Johnson-Bice
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Society awards and honors matter. As Porche Spence told us, "receiving the ESA Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology Award profoundly enhanced my professional standing." This year's nomination deadline is 11/13, just a few days away -- get started now! https://esa.org/about/awards/
North Carolina A&T State University's Porche Spence photographed in the field, with a quote from her superimposed: "Receiving the ESA Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology Award profoundly enhanced my professional standing, acting as a catalyst for growth and distinction. [It] fostered invaluable new collaborations and networking opportunities with colleagues at my university and across professional organizations, providing amazing career-accelerating opportunities."
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Our MacArthur Award is given every other year for meritorious contributions by a mid-career ecologist. In addition to cash and a globe, winners give the MacArthur lecture at the Annual Meeting.

Whose work will you recognize? Start your nomination today! https://esa.org/about/awards/
a promotional image for the award, depicting 2024 winner Kathleen Treseder delivering her MacArthur lecture at the 2025 Annual Meeting, with superimposed text describing the award and a callout reading "nominate a colleague by November 13" -- click through for more information and to start a nomination
October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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What can you teach at the world's largest gathering of ecologists? We are now accepting proposals for workshops, short courses, Career Central, special sessions & field trips at #ESA2026. Learn more & submit by 12/4! https://esa.org/saltlake2026/call-for-proposals/
A photo of ecologist and educator David Bowne at Elizabeth College, with a quote from him: "ESA is a community of ecological scientists, but our passions and talents often extend beyond traditional, disciplinary constraints. Our special session on creative writing in ecology showcased the creativity of ESA members in crafting poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. The diversity of talents within ESA were a joy to celebrate."
October 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Nominations for our awards & Fellows are open through 11/13. The WS Cooper Award is for outstanding contributions in geobotany and/or physiographic ecology.

Making a nomination has never been easier, but it does take some time. Learn more & get started today! https://esa.org/about/awards/
October 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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USNVC v3.0 is here! Guided by ESA's Vegetation Classification Panel, this major update better aligns U.S. data with global standards & supports conservation planning https://www.natureserve.org/news-releases/united-states-updates-national-standard-ecosystem-classification @natureserve.bsky.social
a vivid, colorful sunset against rocky promontories in the American West, with streaks of white clouds illuminated by the orange light of the setting sun, and shadows highlighting crags in the rock; in the foreground, wild grasses and low hedges line a dirt road stretching into the distance
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Just 2 days left to submit your proposal for an invited paper session for #ESA2026! These are:
*Symposia
*Organized oral sessions
*Inspire sessions
Learn about each type & how to make a successful submission & a major impact on the meeting program! https://esa.org/saltlake2026/call-for-proposals/
a photo of ESA member and professional ecologist Chloe Cho standing in front of cherry blossoms. Superimposed text is a quote from her, "I organized an Inspire session about the science-policy interface because we are at a time when the importance of evidence-based decision-making is abundantly clear. It brought together ecologists from all backgrounds to discuss how we can leverage our research and communication skills to influence rea-world policy for people and the environment."
October 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Last week, Executive Director Catherine O'Riordan and Public Affairs Manager Mayda Nathan joined 300 scientists and enthusiasts at the Day of Action to Save NASA Science - check out their report on the blog! https://esa.org/esablog/2025/10/10/esa-joins-day-of-action-to-save-nasa-science/
300+ scientists and enthusiasts rallied together on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building on a bright, clear-skied day
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Need new teaching resources? Join us 10/23 for the next *Applying 4DEE in the Classroom* water cooler chat with a presentation on fieldwork findings, undergraduate research, and wetland restoration from Nolan Bielinski. Register: https://tinyurl.com/5bjxdtpy
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October 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Next up in our free series on ecology career exploration: Lela Schlenker at @avangrid.bsky.social and Andrea Benson from KCI Technologies. 10/14 at 2:00 PM ET.

https://esa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vRLeAfEiQUuRcPkIl3ws6A
October 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM