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GREG Seminar Series Returns

Feb 28, 2024 - 02:50 PM

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution GREG Seminar Series. A virtual seminar series featuring recipients of the Graduate Research Excellence Grants. Mondays at Noon Eastern.


Hear from 11 recipients of our R. C. Lewontin Early Awards in this weekly virtual seminar series organized by the Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC). Student speakers present their research in a seminar-style format on Mondays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern via Zoom. Our first speaker on March 4 will be Robin Waterman of Michigan State University. Join the seminar here. We hope to see you there!


2023 ASN/SSE/SSB IDEA Award Winner: Dr. Corey Welch

Feb 27, 2024 - 03:19 PM

A glowing lightbulb hangs behind the text next to a headshot of Corey Welch, wearing a striped collared shirt and a binoculars strap around his neck, with the sky and top of the Grand Canyon behind him. Text: American Society of Naturalists, Society for the Study of Evolution, Society of Systematic Biologists, 2023 IDEA Award, Corey Welch, Inclusiveness, Diversity, Equity, Access.


Congratulations to the recipient of the 2023 IDEA Award, Dr. Corey Welch! 

Dr. Welch was selected for his wide range of work to broaden participation of students and professionals from diverse backgrounds in all areas of STEM. Using the latest research on student success and his training in vertebrate ecology and evolution, he established and now directs an award-winning undergraduate training program, the STEM Scholars Program at Iowa State University. During his work with the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), where he served on the board of directors for six years, Dr. Welch launched an ongoing mentoring program at the society’s annual meeting and has served as a facilitator for the Linton-Poodry SACNAS Leadership Institutes. In addition to this work, Dr. Welch has led more than 40 seminars and presentations, mainly at biology and EEB departments, on how to improve DEI in STEM. Most recently, Dr. Welch founded the Sharon Farr Welch Northern Cheyenne Tribal Scholarship program for students from his own Northern Cheyenne community to pursue higher education. 

Dr. Corey Welch will present his work during the IDEA Award Plenary at the in-person portion of the Evolution 2024 meeting in Montreal this July. This event will also be live-streamed for all meeting registrants.


Evolution 2024 Caregiver Award

Feb 12, 2024 - 05:45 PM

The Evolution 2024 meeting logo. Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Caregiver Award. Up to $500 toward caregiver costs while attending the annual Evolution meeting (in person or virtually). Deadline: March 15. 2024.


The SSE Caregiver Award is meant to assist members who have additional needs and responsibilities that can inhibit participation at the annual Evolution meeting. This award provides up to $500 to SSE members that need assistance in covering caregiver costs while attending the annual Evolution meeting (in person or virtually).

A "caregiver" is broadly defined and includes people caring for children or dependent adults (including adult children with a disability or elderly relatives), and people in need of personal assistance; this award can be spent as the awardee wishes to facilitate attendance. For example, this award can be used (but is not limited) to:

- bring someone that is in your care to the Evolution meeting
- cover the cost of dependent care at home while you travel
- bring someone that is helping to care for you to the Evolution meeting
- cover the cost of dependent care while you attend virtually
- cover any extra accessibility costs associated with attending


Awardees can spend this money in whatever way will help alleviate the cost of caregiving. We anticipate up to 20 awards will be made available, depending on the number of applicants.


Apply now button.


Deadline: March 15, 2024


2024 AIBS Congressional Visits Day Grants

Feb 01, 2024 - 05:39 PM

Background: The US Capitol at night. Text: Society for the Study of Evolution, American Institute of Biological Sciences Congressional Visits Day Grants, Applications due February 19.


The SSE Public Policy Committee will fund a limited number of SSE members to attend the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) 2024 Congressional Visits Day, which will take place in Washington, DC and includes a free half-day training session on April 16 and meetings with lawmakers on April 17. There is also the option to also attend the Communications Boot Camp for Scientists on April 15-16. 

SSE members at all career stages who are interested in communicating the importance of federal investments in scientific research and education to lawmakers are encouraged to apply. Funding can be used to cover the cost of the Communications Boot Camp and contribute toward travel and lodging. 

SSE members interested in using these funds for other advocacy opportunities are also welcome to apply. Email policy@evolutionsociety.org for more information.

Learn more about SSE membership and how to join, or check your current SSE membership status.   

Deadline: February 19, 2024



Small Grants Program for Local and Regional Outreach

Jan 16, 2024 - 06:14 PM

A cloudy mountain range. Text: Society for the Study of Evolution 2024 Small Grants for Local and Regional Outreach, Proposals due March 1.


The SSE Education and Outreach Committee is now accepting proposals for the Small Grants Program for Local and Regional Outreach Promoting the Understanding of Evolutionary Biology

These grants provide support for local and regional educational outreach activities to take place during 2023. Examples of past outreach activities have included public lectures, exhibits, student competitions, and professional development events for teachers.

Grants of up to $1000 USD will be awarded. Applicants must be members of SSE. 

Learn more and apply
 by March 1, 2024.


Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution

Jan 11, 2024 - 05:39 PM

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution Program, Applications due January 29, 2024.


Applications are now open for the Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution program, which sends undergraduates interested in ecology, evolutionary biology, and related fields to the annual Evolution meeting. At the meeting, selected students will present a poster, receive mentoring, and participate in a career-oriented discussion panel. Awardees receive conference registration, round-trip airfare, accommodations, a meal stipend, and a ticket to the Super Social. 

Learn more and apply by January 29, 2024


Apply Now for the SSE Diversity Committee

Dec 28, 2023 - 06:03 PM

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Diversity Committee Deadline Extended: January 19.


The SSE Diversity Committee (DC) is now accepting applications for at least two to four new members of the committee starting in 2024. The DC works to support members from all backgrounds by broadening representation to the SSE Executive Council; pursuing initiatives that support historically excluded groups; and creating an inclusive, accessible environment at the annual Evolution meeting and in evolutionary biology in general. Applicants must be members of SSE and have attended at least one Evolution meeting in the past. The DC is especially in search of members who have experience in leading and completing successful projects related to equity and inclusion, even in challenging circumstances.

Learn more and apply by January 15, 2024 January 19, 2024.


Apply now for the R. C. Lewontin Early Award

Dec 15, 2023 - 03:00 PM

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Graduate Research Excellence Grants 2024 R. C. Lewontin Early Award, Deadline: February 23, 2024.


Applications are now open for the 2024 Graduate Research Excellence Grant (GREG) R. C. Lewontin Award competition. These awards offer up to $2,500 USD to assist students in the first two years of their PhD programs. These grants are part of the Graduate Research Excellence Grants award program.

Learn more about how to apply.

Deadline: February 23, 2024



T. H. Huxley Award Call for Applications

Nov 08, 2023 - 02:27 PM

Chalkboard with an apple and school supplies. Text: 2024 Society for the Study of Evolution T.H. Huxley Award. Applications due February 1.


The SSE Education and Outreach Committee is pleased to announce the 2024 T.H. Huxley award, named in honor of Darwin's very public supporter, which recognizes and promotes the development of high-quality evolution education resources. If you have an interesting project or educational activity to share, consider applying for this award. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to apply. 

This award provides funding for an SSE member to present evolution education resources at an education-focused session or conference approved by the Huxley Committee (e.g., education session at the annual Evolution meeting or the annual National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) conference).

Applications are due February 1st, 2024. Learn more and apply here.


SSE Presidents' Award for Outstanding Dissertation Paper in Evolution

Oct 29, 2023 - 05:00 PM

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution SSE Presidents' Award for Outstanding Dissertation Paper in Evolution. Nominations Due January 31, 2024. Covers of two Evolution issues.


This award is awarded annually for an outstanding Ph.D. dissertation paper published in an issue of the journal Evolution during a given calendar year. Applications open in the fall and close January 31. The award comes with a $1000 honorarium. To be eligible for consideration, a manuscript must be based on graduate work of the primary author. The manuscript must have been published in a 2023 issue of the journal Evolution (Volume 77). This award includes a US $1000 honorarium, and will be awarded at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Evolution. The recipient is invited to attend the annual meeting to receive the award. 

Deadline: January 31, 2024. Learn more and apply here.

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ABOUT SSE

The Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE) was founded in March, 1946. The Society publishes the scientific journal Evolution and co-publishes Evolution Letters along with the European Society of Evolutionary Biology. SSE also holds annual meetings in which scientific findings on evolutionary biology are presented and discussed.

Mission: SSE promotes evolutionary biology research, education, application, outreach, and community building in an equitable and globally inclusive manner.

Vision: SSE aspires to advance knowledge of evolutionary biology for the benefit of science and society and to cultivate and support a global community of evolutionary biologists.

PUBLICATIONS

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MEETINGS

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