[ECOLOG-L] CHANGES TO ECOLOG-L AND YOUR ACCOUNT
Hello all, As you may have seen in previous messages, ECOLOG-L has been migrating to a server managed by the Ecological Society of America. That process is now complete, and a version of ECOLOG-L is now fully functional and searchable at http://community.esa.org. You can find the new ECOLOG-L group here: http://community.esa.org/group.htm?mode=home=35455 If you were an ECOLOG-L subscriber prior to January 1, 2019, you have an account set up on the ESA server already. To activate it, visit the ECOLOG-L home and follow the prompts to set up a new password for yourself. You will be able to send messages to the list via the web interface at http://community.esa.org/group.htm?mode=home=35455 or by emailing ecolog-l-annou...@community.esa.org. The server from which you are receiving this message, owned by the University of Maryland, will cease to host ECOLOG-L beginning on January 18, 2019. After that date, only the http://community.esa.org server for ECOLOG-L will continue to function. Subscribers who joined after January 1, 2019, and archives from that date forward are in the process of being uploaded to ESA. Some accounts and archives will not be active immediately on January 18. If you are a recent subscriber, you are encouraged to be patient. Should you need to re-join yourself to ECOLOG-L, you will be able to create an account at http://community.esa.org/group.htm?mode=home=35455, which is a public group within ESA's ECO community, Ecologists Collaborating Online. Please forward any questions to j...@esa.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Furloughed federal workers and all ESA members: Join us for a casual networking lunch, Monday, January 14 at noon in the ESA DC office
You’re Invited! Join us for a casual networking lunch, Monday, January 14 at noon in the Ecological Society of America DC office. All federal government furloughed employees are invited along with other ESA members in the DC area who would like to stop by to give moral support or just come for some great conversation! RSVP to Alison Mize at ali...@esa.org by 3 pm Friday, January 11 if you plan to attend. ESA offices are located at 1990 M St NW, Suite 700, Washington DC, 20036 ***Lunch is canceled if the federal government reopens since everyone will be working frantically to catchup on their backlog due to the shutdown.***
[ECOLOG-L] Learn More about Ecology Certifications by ESA
** WHEN: Thursday, January 10 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time ** LINK: https://www.esa.org/esa/esa-webinar-value-of-certification/ ESA Webinar: The Value of Being a Certified Ecologist with ESA Learn more about the ESA Certification program and process with a Q session. Certified Senior Ecologists in the government, private sector and academia will also share their view about the value of the certification during the ESA Certification webinar will be held on January 10 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Register in advance by visiting the linked webpage and add it on your calendar. https://www.esa.org/esa/esa-webinar-value-of-certification/
[ECOLOG-L] Dear Colleague Letter: Request for Information - Integration Institutes for Cross-cutting Biology
December 6, 2018 Dear Colleagues: The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) seeks ideas from the community on fundamental biological research questions and topics that are poised for major advances. Ideally these ideas would span multiple levels of organization in living systems and require expertise from diverse biological subdisciplines. This is a call, not for research proposals, but for high-level ideas. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2019. BACKGROUND Biology is unified by the goal of understanding the processes that sustain life and enable biological innovation across all levels of organization, from molecular to global scales. However, the field of biology has become increasingly fragmented into sub-disciplines over the past decades due, in part, to advances that enable deep study of narrowly defined problems. Emerging and mature technologies deliver high-resolution data at every scale, opening new avenues for cross-cutting discoveries in biology but also leading to additional levels of specialization. Creative integration of diverse sub-disciplines at this stage could significantly enhance our ability to tackle ambitious, fundamental biological questions — potentially re-unifying biology. To address this challenge, BIO envisions the creation of "Integration Institutes" to support collaborative teams of researchers at a level not feasible in most existing core programs and over a more extended timeframe than is typical of standard NSF awards. These Institutes will enable research and training in a truly integrated environment, preparing the next generation of biological scientists to pursue discipline-spanning research throughout their careers. BIO seeks suggestions about the types of questions and resources the community envisions would benefit from such NSF investment. There is no funding directly associated with this call; however, this input will be used to inform strategies for supporting a number of Integration Institutes over the next several years. WHO SHOULD RESPOND U.S.-based scientists should respond with ideas about biological challenges best suited for investigation across biological scales, as described above. HOW TO RESPOND In responding to this call, please consider the following questions: • What fundamental biological research question is poised for breakthroughs by collaboration across biological subdisciplines? Why is this question important? • Why is now a particularly good time to address this question? • What types of resources, in terms of expertise and infrastructure, would facilitate answers to this question? To respond, send a Word document of no more than 2 pages to bio-rfi...@nsf.gov, with the Subject line "RFI: Integration Institutes Response to DCL". On all submissions, include the author's name(s), organizational affiliation, and contact email. Proprietary information should not be included in the submissions. All submissions will be analyzed by a task force from all divisions of BIO to identify the most exciting and transformative ideas from the community. Inquiries may be directed to bio-rfi...@nsf.gov. Sincerely, Joanne Tornow, Ph.D. Assistant Director (Acting) Directorate for Biological Sciences
[ECOLOG-L] US-IALE Foreign Scholar Travel Award
US-IALE 2019 Annual Meeting Fort Collins, Colorado April 7-11, 2019 PURPOSE The United States Regional Association of the International Association for Landscape Ecology (US-IALE) supports attendance of landscape ecologists from foreign countries and fosters international exchange about advances in landscape ecology at each annual meeting. THE AWARD The award recipients will receive US$1,200 at or just after the Annual Meeting. It is the recipients' responsibility to make all transportation arrangements and cover all transportation and lodging costs associated with participating in the meeting. ELIGIBILITY 1. Applicants are NOT eligible if: - the applicant is a citizen or current resident of the United States or Canada. - the applicant is a citizen of a G7 country (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States). - the applicant (of any nationality) is currently studying in the United States or Canada. - the applicant (of any nationality) received a Master's or Doctorate at an institution in the United States or Canada. - they have already been a recipient. 2. Applicants must submit an abstract for a paper or poster presentation at the 2019 conference. You must submit your abstract to the conference organizers by 7 JANUARY 2019. http://www.usiale.org/call-for-presentations.html SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Scientific merit and application to landscape ecology. We will favor applicants who demonstrate that their research (i) advances the scientific basis of landscape ecology, and/or (ii) the application of landscape ecology for natural resource protection or management. 2. Financial need. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and show that without FTSA support, they would not be able to attend the Conference. Applicants currently studying or residing in G7 countries must demonstrate the extent to which they have pursued travel funding from their host institution. 3. Professional development. Applicants must demonstrate that attending the US-IALE Conference will represent a significant professional opportunity for developing their expertise in landscape ecology and establishing working relationships with landscape ecologists from other countries. Preference is given to applicants in early career stages. 4. Geographical representation. Selection may be made to maximize the number of countries and regions represented. 5. Clarity of English and expression. HOW TO APPLY All application materials must be in English. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A complete application contains the following: 1. Name, Institution, Email address, Postal Address, Citizenship. 2. Curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages). 3. Title and abstract of the paper or poster you will present at the Conference. The abstract should also be independently submitted to the conference organizers by 7 JANUARY 2019 at the conference website (http://www.usiale.org/call-for-presentations.html).
[ECOLOG-L] Advancing the Integration of Ecosystem Services and Livelihood Adaptation
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth G King Wednesday December 5, 1:00 pm EST The concept of ecosystem services has become a cornerstone in dialogues and policy making in conservation, natural resource management, and sustainable development. Most methods for ascribing values to the benefits provided by ecosystems are based on a conceptual "flow model" in which natural capital yields services, which in turn yield valued benefits to people. However, in sectors such as rural development and urban planning, there are increasingly vocal criticisms of outcomes that arise when decisions based on optimizing ecosystem services are put in to practice. In this talk, I will examine two limitations of mainstream conceptualizations of ecosystem service flows, and some methodological tools and cutting edge research from other disciplines that can help overcome those limitations. The first limitation is a failure to account for the range of capabilities that people need in order to co-create ecosystem services, and the second is a failure to formally consider how the benefits and values are distributed among members and segments of society. Principles from Sustainable Livelihood Analysis and the nascent field of adaptation studies can complement ecosystem service analyses and valuations to give more holistic and realistic understandings of ecosystem service flows and who benefits from them. To register for this free event, use the eventbrite link here, or email ussee2...@gmail.com. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advancing-the-integration-of-ecosystem-services-and-livelihood-adaptation-tickets-52418157119 SAVE THE DATE! ESA and USSEE are joining forces for their 2019 Annual Meeting, Aug. 10-16 in Louisville, Kentucky. Learn more at http://www.esa.org/louisville
[ECOLOG-L] Nominations Sought for Ornithology’s Katma Award
The American Ornithological Society is currently seeking nominations for their annual Katma Award, which recognizes publications that propose ideas or test theories that challenge current ornithological dogma and could change the course of thinking about the biology of birds. The award was originally established by the Cooper Ornithological Society in 2003 through the generous gift of Dr. Robert Storer, who proposed the name “Katma,” derived from the Greek work kat, which means “against.” The award consists of a $2500 prize and a certificate and is announced at the American Ornithological Society’s annual meeting (http://amornithmeeting.org/) “Why is katma needed?” wrote Dr. Storer. “Science moves forward by the production and acceptance of new ideas, yet it has been increasingly difficult to air new ideas in both the pure and applied sciences. Serious work that questions current dogma too often is stifled by those who are angered by seeing their own work questioned. Great katmatists like Galileo and Darwin are heroes of science.” Nominees for the award do not need to be members of the American Ornithological Society, nor do papers nominated need to have been published in an AOS journal. Full eligibility and nomination information is available on the AOS website at http://americanornithology.org/content/aos-katma-award. The deadline for the current nomination cycle is December 14. Please contact i...@americanornithology.org with any questions.
[ECOLOG-L] A $25 Gift Card Could Be Yours -- Take ESA's Certification Survey
As an ecologist or professional in an ecology-related field, you care about your credentials. The Ecological Society of America is the premier scientific society dedicated to the advancing the understanding of life on earth. ESA is considering revising the Professional Ecologist Certification (https://www.esa.org/certification/) and is requesting your input. We invite ecologists and professionals at all career stages to participate in this survey. This information is critical to ensure ESA is meeting the professional needs of ecologists, employers, and professionals in ecology-related fields. Complete the survey by Tuesday, Nov. 27, to be eligible for a $25 Amazon gift card! https://s.zoomerang.com/r/ESACertification This is the perfect time of year to join ESA for 2019, too -- learn more about the value of membership and the benefits of being part of the largest community of ecologists in the world! https://www.esa.org/esa/membership-services/
[ECOLOG-L] U.S. Government Review: Two IPCC Special Reports
Sharing on behalf of the State Department ___ Dear Colleagues, The U.S. Department of State seeks expert comment on the second-order drafts of two Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Reports: • Climate Change and Land - An IPCC Special Report on Climate Change, Desertification, Land Degradation, Sustainable Land Management, Food Security, and Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Terrestrial Ecosystems (SR2) • Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SR3) General information such as the Special Report outlines and assessment development timeline/procedures can be found on the USGCRP Notices page (https://globalchange.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=574d74f0666ca2db5284e3c20=a06cdb0c55=7c872b56b9); more detailed information — i.e., background, review instructions, supplementary materials, and the draft reports themselves (including the first drafts of respective Summary for Policymakers) — can be found on the USGCRP Review and Comment System (https://globalchange.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=574d74f0666ca2db5284e3c20=20691f5aeb=7c872b56b9). You must register on both sites to access SR2 and SR3 materials, agreeing to the posted terms before being granted access to the site(s). This is an Open Call. Comments are solicited from the U.S. scientific expert community and interested stakeholders. All comments must be input via the USGCRP Review and Comment System by 11:59 p.m. ET, Wednesday, 19 December 2018, if they are to be considered by the Federal expert panel tasked with preparing the U.S. transmittal to IPCC. Since the IPCC is an intergovernmental body, review of IPCC documents involves both peer review by experts and review by governments. Experts are advised that they have the option to submit comments direct to the IPCC rather than participate in the U.S. Government Review. To register for the concurrent Expert Review of the second-order draft, click SR2 and/or SR3. Expert registrations will be accepted by the IPCC until 7 and 4 January 2019, respectively. SR2: https://globalchange.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=574d74f0666ca2db5284e3c20=f37e30b03b=7c872b56b9 SR3: https://globalchange.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=574d74f0666ca2db5284e3c20=4fd47c3223=7c872b56b9 To contribute to the USGCRP-managed process, comments must be received by 19 December 2018. You are receiving this broadcast because of past involvement or exposure to IPCC, and/or active roles played in the suite of USGCRP sustained national assessment products. Thank you for your active engagement in this important U.S. Government Review. USGCRP National Coordination Office on behalf of the U.S. Department of State
[ECOLOG-L] ECOLOG-L Is Transitioning This Week
Hello ECOLOG-L subscribers, Several weeks ago (listserv.umd.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ECOLOG-L;ed0f5117.1810c), I wrote to let you know that ESA would be taking over administration of the listserv from the University of Maryland, and migrating the archives to our own system. The original target date for that transition's completion was slated for today, Nov. 12; it will actually be completed later this week. What You Need to Do You need to take no action regarding your subscription. If you are currently subscribed to ECOLOG-L, those settings will be retained during the migration. A notification message will be sent to the list after migration is complete; at that point, you will be able to log in at the new website to manage your settings. What Will Change ECOLOG-L will have a new home and web interface at http://community.esa.org. You will be able to manage your subscription (community.esa.org/p.htm?m=editsubscriptions) after the notification that your account has been activated. You are also invited to review the posted community rules. Posts by email to listserv.umd.edu addresses will bounce shortly after the transition is complete. Expect instead to see messages from ECOLOG-L arrive from community.esa.org addresses. If You Have Any Questions ESA anticipates a smooth transition, but understands that technology solutions are imperfect, especially when managed at large scales. Should you require any assistance with the list after receiving notification that the transition is complete and your account is active, contact j...@esa.org.
[ECOLOG-L] ESA Membership Now Open for 2019 -- Join Today to Take Advantage of the Best Value in Ecology
ESA members know the incredible value -- well over $1,000 -- of being a member of the Society. If you haven't joined us yet for 2019 (https://www.esa.org/join), here are just a few reasons why you should: Discounted Registration for the Annual Meeting: Great things happen when thousands of ecologists gather for five days of science, training, learning, networking and celebrating our best -- as an ESA member, you'll enjoy substantial registration savings. https://www.esa.org/louisville The Best Journals in Ecology: All six of ESA's journals are completely free for members to access online. Plus, Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment arrives by mail every month. https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ Substantial Publishing Grants: When members publish in an ESA journal, it's practically for free -- Society members receive a $1,100+ page charge grant each year of their membership. Career Development: Attending the Annual Meeting can mean going from a symposium to the ESA Career Fair, getting involved in sessions on leadership and inclusion, joining a data visualization workshop and wrapping up with a mentoring session within your section. And that's just one example -- ESA also hosts a unique certification program and supports professional development in person and online, as well as offering numerous opportunities to volunteer in the governance and leadership of the Society. Networking and Advancement: No matter your profession, specialty or discipline, ESA's structure creates opportunities for you to connect with like-minded people and develop leadership and teamwork skills. Our sections and chapters are just the beginning -- volunteering on committees and task forces, or just connecting with others in your field are among the other opportunities to network and develop your resume. https://www.esa.org/esa/about/chapters-and-sections/ https://www.esa.org/esa/membership-services/get-involved/ Save on Certification: Being certified by ESA can be a big boost to your career, and being an ESA member means a big discount on that certification. https://www.esa.org/certification/ Awards and Recognition: ESA is proud to extend awards and fellowships to the best of the best in practicing and teaching ecology, and advancing the science and its people in it. https://www.esa.org/esa/about/esa-awards/ and The Largest Community of Ecologists in the World: Don't miss out on your chance to connect with thousands of scientists, researchers, decisionmakers, policy managers, educators and practitioners who are dedicated to understanding life on earth and supporting the science of ecology. We even launched our own online community, ECO, to make collaborative work online easier for ESA members! Don't miss out on this incredible value! http://community.esa.org https://www.esa.org/join If you join for 2019 today, your benefits begin immediately -- that's almost two free months of access and service!
[ECOLOG-L] Get Certified! Applications Now Open for ESA Certification
The ESA is now accepting from individuals wishing to become certified ecologist. Application will be accepted online through February 1, 2019. You can start your application now and save it and come back later to complete. Join or renew your ESA membership for 2019 (https://www.esa.org/join), and receive a discounted application fee as well as getting updates about the field of Ecology. Learn more about the application process, requirements, fees, and certification levels: https://www.esa.org/certification/ Why Certify? Certification through the Ecological Society of America is a way for ecologists at all levels of education and training, to add a credential to their resume, demonstrate their expertise, and exhibit their skill level to potential employers, clients or colleagues. The ESA's Certification Program, begun in 1981, recognizes ecologists who seek to incorporate ecological principles in decision-making, who meet a minimum set of standards in education and experience, and who adhere to high ethical standards. Ecologists are needed to ensure that ecological science is considered in environmental policy and decision making on the local, regional, national and international levels - and thus the ESA's Certification Program is a means of identifying well-trained and reliable professional ecologists. Certification Levels • Ecologist in Training • Associate Ecologist • Ecologist • Senior Ecologist • Emeritus Senior Ecologist Download the ESA Certification Requirements Checklist and start the application process: https://www.esa.org/certification/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Cert-Checklist-and-Requirements.pdf Dr. M. Dale Strickland, Co-founder and Principal Ecologist with Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc., (WEST) has been a Certified Senior Ecologist since 1994. Dr. Strickland has served his last term on the Board of Professional Certification for the ESA and has been the Chair of the Board since 2016. As a professional ecologist Dr. Strickland has served as a representative for his profession in a variety of capacities and strongly supports the ESA's Certification Program as a way for ecologists to confirm their professionalism. He continues to encourage employees at WEST to become certified as ecologists and considers professional certification when evaluating potential hires for the company. - Questions? Contact c...@esa.org.
[ECOLOG-L] It's Time to Join ESA for the 2019 Member Year
FOR 2019, JOIN THE LARGEST COMMUNITY OF ECOLOGISTS IN THE WORLD https://www.esa.org/join If you've been with us in the past, you know about the incredible value that comes from joining ESA. If you haven't, or maybe just need a refresher, here's a taste: Discounted Registration for the World's Largest Gathering of Ecologists The ESA Annual Meeting brings together thousands of ecologists and other scientists for training, learning, sharing and networking, and ESA members get a substantial discount on registration. https://www.esa.org/louisville The Best Journals in Ecology Our six journals are some of the most respected in science, and all are completely free online (including archives) to members. https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ Substantial Publishing Grants When an ESA member publishes in an ESA journal, it's practically for free -- each year of membership comes with a substantial page charge grant. Career Development While there's no shortage of training opportunities at the Annual Meeting -- to say nothing of the ESA Career Fair -- your opportunities to grow as a researcher and professional continue online and in person all year long. ESA's certification program is just one way to take your career to the next level; you can also take advantage of mentoring programs and volunteer opportunities to grow. https://www.esa.org/certification https://ecologyplus.esa.org Plus: * Awards and Fellowships * Advocacy * Regional chapters * Disciplinary and interest sections and * Making an impact on science and policy Plus, if you join now, you'll get member benefits for the rest of 2018 as an added bonus! Learn more and join today! https://www.esa.org/join
[ECOLOG-L] The Future of ECOLOG-L
Hello ECOLOG-L subscribers, You may have seen a few posts by me over the last several months, since I joined ESA as director of membership and communications in June. Most of what I've shared so far has been business of the Society that may have broader community interest. What I'm sharing now concerns all ECOLOG-L subscribers. Several months ago, ECOLOG-L founder Dr. David Inouye, a longstanding and distinguished member of ESA, requested that the Society take over administration of ECOLOG-L on a full-time basis. Since that time, we at ESA HQ have been working with Dr. Inouye and the technical team at the University of Maryland to sketch out a smooth transition plan. ESA is proud to be stepping in to support the ECOLOG-L community on its own platform, Ecologists Collaborating Online (ECO). It is our intention to ensure a seamless transition from the University of Maryland server to our own, and we look forward to providing this crucial service for the ecological community going forward. Currently, there are no actions that you will need to take: On approximately Nov. 12, 2018, the ECOLOG-L archives will be migrated to ECO, as will all user accounts, and ECOLOG-L itself will be shut down by the University of Maryland. We will be sharing more details about the transition, including what you can expect to see on ECO, over the next several weeks. If you have any specific questions, please contact j...@esa.org.
[ECOLOG-L] ESA Seeks Editor-in-Chief for Ecology
The ESA is seeking applicants for the position of Editor-in-Chief of Ecology. Ecology, the oldest of the ESA journals, will celebrate its 100th year of publication in 2019. Dr. Donald R. Strong, Jr., who has led this journal for the last 18 years, will be stepping down in December 2019. Published monthly in partnership with Wiley, Ecology is the most frequently cited journal in the field. It is widely acclaimed as a leading voice for the science of ecology. The journal is published online and is accessible by members of the ESA and institutional subscribers worldwide. We welcome applicants from diverse and international backgrounds. Please click the following link for a full job description and application information. https://www.esa.org/esablog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/EiC-Job- Description-10-03-18-Final.pdf
[ECOLOG-L] Call for Proposals: 5th Life Discovery -- Doing Science Biology Education Conference
5TH LIFE DISCOVERY -- DOING SCIENCE BIOLOGY EDUCATION CONFERENCE Microbiomes to Ecosystems: Evolution and Biodiversity across Scale, Space and Time Call for Proposals open through September 30, 2018 How do we teach students about biodiversity at different scales and contexts with exciting new available data, tools, and resources aligned to national initiatives such as Next Generations Science Standards and Vision and Change for Undergraduate Biology Education? We welcome your ideas! https://www.esa.org/ldc/2019cfp/ Jointly organized by the Ecological Society of America, Botanical Society of America and Society for the Study of Evolution.
[ECOLOG-L] Notice of Solicitation of Members of the NOAA Science Advisory Board
NOAA is soliciting nominations for members of the Science Advisory Board (SAB). At this time, individuals are sought with expertise in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and data management; weather modeling and data assimilation; remote/autonomous sensing technology; ocean exploration science and technology; and ‘omics science. Individuals with expertise in other NOAA mission areas are also welcome to apply. Nominations: Interested persons may nominate themselves or third parties. Applications: An application is required to be considered for Board membership, regardless of whether a person is nominated by a third party or self-nominated. The application package must include: (1) the nominee’s full name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information; (2) the nominee’s area(s) of expertise; (3) a short description of his/her qualifications relative to the kinds of advice being solicited by NOAA in the Federal Register Notice; and (4) a current resume (maximum length four [4] pages). For more information on the NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB), please refer to the SAB Website (https://sab.noaa.gov/Charter.aspx) and for details on how to submit applications, please refer to the Federal Register Notice (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/29/2018- 18663/science-advisory-board-solicitation-for-members-of-the-noaa- science-advisory-board). Applications should be submitted electronically to noaa.sab.newmemb...@noaa.gov by October 15, 2018.
[ECOLOG-L] Help NSF set research priorities: Monday deadline
The National Science Foundation’s Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education (AC ERE - https://www.nsf.gov/ere/ereweb/advisory.jsp) invites your input on possible environmental research and education directions to further advance national security and economic competitiveness. The purpose of the AC ERE is to: • Provide advice, recommendations and oversight concerning support for the NSF's environmental research and education portfolio; • Be a base of contact with the scientific community to inform NSF of the impact of its research support and NSF-wide policies on the scientific community; • Serve as a forum for consideration of interdisciplinary environmental topics as well as environmental activities in a wide range of disciplines; • Provide broad input into long-range plans and partnership opportunities; and • Provide advice about program management, overall program balance, and other aspects of program performance for environmental research and education activities. The Committee has been interested broadly in fundamental environmental research and education that also has societal utility. It has recently focused its attention on two major topics where there is broad consensus on the importance of the research to date, but where significant research questions remain. These topics are at the nexus of environmental science and engineering with economic growth and competitiveness, and the relationship of environmental factors to national and human security. The Committee is particularly interested in approaches that promote convergent research across disciplines and sectors to address economic competitiveness and economic security. To identify emerging research questions in these areas, the committee is reaching out to interested and knowledgeable members of the scientific community in all disciplines and interdisciplinary areas for their views. The AC ERE is also interested in the views of professionals who are directly involved in decision-making or operational activities in these areas, and who therefore can provide a very practical perspective on high-priority research and education topics. The AC ERE invites individuals and groups of individuals to provide input on one or both of the topics described above via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACERE-RFI-2018 The online submission form requires the following information: 1. Author name(s) and affiliation(s); 2. Valid contact email address; 3. Title of the response; 4. An abstract (200 words or less) summarizing the response; and 5. Checkbox to consent to allow the AC ERE to display the submitted information, consistent with the Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode). You will also be asked to identify whether your response focuses on questions in environmental research and education that are pertinent to a) economic growth and competitiveness, b) national and human security, or c) both topics. The submission form includes the following question prompts. Respondents may respond to all or any subset of these questions. • What are the major environmental research priorities with the greatest potential to contribute to economic growth and competitiveness and/or national or human security/wellbeing? Priorities could, for example, include empirical, theoretical, or qualitative analyses, establishing baselines, and/or experimental studies. (500 words or less) • What methodologies should be used for conducting such studies? Methodological recommendations could include the prospects for interdisciplinary and/or convergent research approaches, including modeling, theory, empirical, qualitative, and/or experimental studies. Methodological recommendations could also discuss the scope of studies, e.g. the balance between single-investigator studies and large teams. (500 words or less) • What education (including formal and informal), research, and training opportunities - for students, postdoctoral researchers, and mid-career scientists - are needed? Opportunities might include interdisciplinary, team-based, or other innovative, value-added strategies for realizing higher levels of depth and breadth at the individual level, and/or expansion of the current environmental research community through inclusion of currently under-represented groups. (500 words or less) • Beyond economic competitiveness and national security, what other high priority drivers of environmental science and education need attention? (200 words or less) Submissions must be received by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on August 20, 2018. Respondents may edit their responses while completing the survey, but will not be able to save work in progress to complete later. Respondents will see a confirmation screen upon successful submission responses. The committee and associated staff will
[ECOLOG-L] Sustaining Biological Infrastructure -- Register by Aug. 24!
ESA'S SUSTAINING BIOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKSHOP STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: KEEPING YOUR PROJECT ALIVE OCT. 16-18, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Is your digital data resource, collection, field station or laboratory financially sustainable? Do you feel confident in your ability to manage finances, plan for the future, analyze your stakeholders, communicate effectively, and diversify your funding sources? If not, our Strategies for Success course can help. Come spend three days with our expert instructors, where you will: • Create an action plan to make your project more financially sustainable; • Learn how to secure funding from private foundations, • Hone your skills in strategic planning, financial management, and communication; and • Network with colleagues who face similar fundraising challenges. The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 24; bring a colleague from your institution or project, and get 50% off one of the registration! Learn more about SBI here: https://esa.org/sbi/ Register, and learn more about the discount, here: https://esa.org/sbi/2018-fall-sbi-application-form/
[ECOLOG-L] NEON-STEAC Member Nomination Invitation
The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, https://www.neonscience.org/), which is solely funded by the National Science Foundation and operated by Battelle, invites nominations for members of its Science, Technology, and Education Advisory Committee (STEAC). According to its bylaws, the STEAC is “primarily an advisory body to the NEON Project and will provide strategic advice to Battelle, the NEON Principal Investigator (PI), and NEON Project staff on the planning, construction, and operation of the NEON Project and other relevant programs.” This is a particularly exciting time to be engaged with NEON as construction nears completion and the Observatory transitions into full operations. The STEAC is comprised of 15-20 members who serve three-year terms and are expected to attend two in-person meetings at NEON headquarters in Boulder, CO each year and participate in monthly conference calls with the Chief Scientist/Observatory Director and other NEON staff as needed. There are currently up to five vacancies available on the STEAC. STEAC members will be selected from the nominations received according to criteria that insure diversity and inclusion in representation, including variety in gender, career stage, race and ethnicity, institution type, geography (e.g., NEON Domain representation), area of expertise, and life experience. Particular attention will be given to nominees that are already using NEON data or planning to use NEON data, and areas of expertise currently needed on the committee including vertebrates, insects (ticks or mosquitoes), soil science, large scale (continental) ecology, modeling impacts of climate change on ecosystems, LiDAR and other remote sensing like MODIS or Landsat/Sentinel 2 Phenology, broadening participation in STEM fields, and experience with networks and large facilities, e.g., MREFC, LTER, CZO, GLEON or other international observation networks. To nominate a colleague (self-nominations are also welcome), please complete this form at https://www.neonscience.org/steac-nomination-form, which asks for the nominee’s name, website address, and a few sentences describing what the nominee would contribute to the STEAC, along with their fit relative to the criteria listed above. Nominations will be accepted through Aug 15, 2018.
[ECOLOG-L] You Can Stream the #ESA2018 Opening Plenary
Even if you can't join the Ecological Society of America in New Orleans for the 2018 Annual Meeting, you can still be part of the opening plenary session -- on Sunday, Aug. 5, tune in to our dedicated livestream. This session will include the opening keynote by LSU's Robert Twilley, plus the presentation of the 2018 Regional Policy Award and a greeting from Executive Director Catherine O'Riordan and President Rich Pouyat. Learn more: https://esa.org/neworleans/program/plenary-speakers/ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN5U_pd4ZBY Sunday, Aug. 5 at 5:00 PM (6:00 Eastern)
[ECOLOG-L] Nominations Requested for the EPA Science Advisory Board
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory Board seeks nominations for the chartered SAB and the following SAB committees: * Chemical Assessment Advisory Committee * Drinking Water Committee * Agricultural Sciences Committee * Radiation Advisory Committee This notice describes the functions of and expertise needed for the Chartered SAB and the four SAB committees: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-07-09/pdf/2018-14680.pdf Please nominate any qualified candidates for the SAB and SAB subcommittees, share this request with others. Nominations to the SAB or the SAB committees should be made using the web links for each committee found under the “Nomination of Experts” category here: www.epa.gov/sab Nominations are sought by August 8, 2018. Should you have questions about the nomination process or the broad charge to the SAB, please contact Suhair Shallal (shallal.suh...@epa.gov) or Thomas Carpenter (carpenter.tho...@epa.gov).
[ECOLOG-L] XXV IUFRO World Congress Call for Session Proposals
Deadline for proposals: 1 August 2018 The Congress Scientific Committee invites submission of session proposals for the 2019 IUFRO World Congress. In keeping with the spirit of the Congress title – Forest Research and Cooperation for Sustainable Development the Congress Scientific Committee is developing a program that will highlight the contributions that forest science is making to address the significant environmental, social and economic challenges facing our world. The Congress program will reflect the forest science community’s diverse contributions across the full range of natural and social science disciplines, with special emphasis on key issues and research areas identified in IUFRO’s 20152019 Strategy (https://www.iufro.org/discover/strategy/) . Who may submit a session proposal? All who share an interest in the future of forests and forest science are invited to submit session proposals. We encourage proposals that involve collaboration between two or more IUFRO Divisions or Task Forces and/or with organizations not formally associated with IUFRO, and from university students at all levels. We strongly recommend IUFRO officeholders and others actively involved in IUFRO Research Groups, Working Parties, and Task Forces communicate with their respective Division representatives on the CSC (or Task Force coordinators) before submitting proposals – this will greatly facilitate broader involvement of IUFRO divisional units and Task Forces in the scientific program and avoid overlaps among sessions. Session proposals from nonIUFRO member organizations are encouraged although preference will be given to those that are prepared jointly with IUFRO Divisional Units and Task Forces (see https://www.iufro.org/science/ for more information) – if assistance is needed to identify appropriate partners within IUFRO, please contact any member of the CSC. Preparing and submitting a session proposal. Proposals should be submitted in English, Portuguese or Spanish, online at www.iufro2019.com using the Session Proposal Form. Proposals will not be accepted after 1 August 2018. In addition to providing basic information on session organizer(s), session title, alignment with Congress themes, and a short abstract of the session proposal, those submitting proposals should submit (online) a more complete proposal (following the template provided). The template will prompt proposers about session objectives and content in relation to Congress theme(s), proposed session format (i.e., presentation of individual papers and/or posters, moderated panel discussion, or other forms of presentation) and names of proposed speakers (if known), their organizational affiliations and indicative titles of their presentations. Proposed sessions should be organized to be nominally 2 hours in length. For sessions involving oral presentations, we recommend that 15 minutes be adopted for standard oral presentations. However, we encourage proponents to be innovative, and to consider panel discussions, interactive poster sessions and other ways to engage Congress participants. Please note that the abstract submission process (later this year) will be open to all, so session organizers may need to include papers or posters that were not originally proposed for their sessions. Please be aware of this possibility and the need for flexibility in designing your session . In the event that the number of accepted abstracts for a particular session exceeds the number that can be accommodated in a single session, organizers may be given an additional session slot in the Congress program. Criteria for selection. Session proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by members of the Congress Scientific Committee with primary consideration given to their scientific quality and relevance to the Congress themes. Other factors that will be considered are: the involvement of two or more IUFRO units (Divisions, Task Forces, Research Groups and Working Parties) and/or nonIUFRO organizations; geographic and gender diversity of proposed session presenters; and the involvement of students and young scientists. We strongly encourage submissions well in advance of the August 1 deadline. Acceptance decisions will be made no later than 31 August 2018. An open Call for Abstracts will be issued in September, with online abstract submission until 15 December 2018, and acceptance decisions provided by 28 February 2019. Responsibilities of session organizers. Session organizers of accepted proposals are expected to communicate with prospective presenters regarding submission of abstracts (online, from mid-September to midDecember 2018), and will be asked to review abstracts submitted for their sessions during the abstract review period (i.e., in midDecember 2018 to end February 2019). Session organizers may be asked to assist the CSC in the editing of accepted abstracts. They will also
[ECOLOG-L] ESA Annual Meeting Discount Ends Tomorrow
July 12 is the last day to register for the 2018 Annual Meeting before higher on-site prices take effect. Register by 5:00 PM EDT tomorrow to save! --- Extending the Tent: A New vision for Membership of the Ecological Society of America Tuesday, August 7, 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM / Room 353 Attend this town-hall style event to learn about efforts to create a more inclusive, diverse, supportive and engaged ESA. Add your input on the vision for ESA's membership for the next 20 years, and the strategies that ESA will get us there. Learn more: https://eco.confex.com/eco/2018/webprogrampreliminary/Session14314.html Field Trips to Give Back to the Hosting City Field Trip 10: Giving Back to New Orleans Sunday, August 5, 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM ESA is partnering with the Acorn Farm to offer our attendees a hands-on opportunity to give back to the community hosting us this year. The Acorn Farm is an organic, non-profit urban farm and community space, dedicated to creating a community built around food access and education. Volunteers will support this organization in their mission by engaging in a range of gardening activities including planting, seeding, and weeding. https://eco.confex.com/eco/2018/webprogrampreliminary/Session14991.html Field Trip 7: Service Learning Day at Bayou St. John Urban Marsh Tuesday, August 7, 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM The Urban marsh at the mouth of Bayou St. John is a living classroom and a laboratory for restoration. It also serves as a filter for pollution that enters the lake from the city of New Orleans. Guests will learn about the bayou and its importance to the city while participating in a service cleaning up litter at the marsh. And they will also learn about the history of the lakefront area and what is being done to save Louisiana's disappearing coast. https://eco.confex.com/eco/2018/webprogrampreliminary/Session14243.html Be sure to sign up for Field Trip 7 and Field Trip 10 when registering for the conference as slots are limited and filling quickly! -- Plenary Sessions Meet our Plenary Speakers and mark your calendar for the sessions. All plenary sessions will be held at La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. For more information on the Plenary Sessions: https://esa.org/neworleans/program/plenary-speakers/ Opening Plenary Sunday, August 5, 5:00 PM Keynote Speaker: Robert R. Twilley, Louisiana State University Ecosystem design approaches in a highly engineered landscape of the Mississippi River Delta Scientific Plenary and ESA Awards Session Monday, August 6, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote Speaker: Ariel E. Lugo, Int'l Institute of Tropical Forestry, USDA Forest Service Adaptations and Resilience of Social-Ecological Systems to Extreme Events: Examples from the Caribbean Recent Advances Lecture Wednesday, August 8, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Guest Lecturer: Lauren E. Culler, Dartmouth College Mosquitoes in the Arctic: Indicators of rapid change in coupled human and natural ecosystems New Phytologist Trust Keynote Speaker Monday, August 6, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Guest Lecturer: David Schimel, Jet Propulsion Lab Cuvettes and flux towers in the sky: the promise of contemporary remote sensing for planetary plant science -- BECOME A MEMBER and get the BEST DEAL on Registration Members receive exclusive pricing on registration for the Annual Meeting, discounts to publish in ESA's 6 journals, unlimited access to all our journals, and connection to a growing, global community of 9,000 ecologists. If you are not an ESA member yet, join now! https://eservices.esa.org/
[ECOLOG-L] $250,000 Heinz Family Foundation Awards Seeking Nominations
The Heinz Family Foundation Awards program annually awards unrestricted cash grants of $250,000 each to award recipients in five categories: Arts and Humanities; Environment; Human Condition; Public Policy; and Technology, the Economy and Employment. Candidates for the Heinz Awards must meet the criteria outlined here: http://www.heinzawards.net/24th-nomination-criteria.pdf. Nominations can be made here: http://heinzawards.net/nominate/24th- nomination-form.html. Please direct any questions about the awards to mmehl...@heinzoffice.org or 412-497-5746. Nominations are due Friday, July 20.
