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Applications for the next round of Graduate Student Research Awards (GSRAs) are now being accepted!GSRAs assist graduate students...

Applications for the next round of Graduate Student Research Awards (GSRAs) are now being accepted!

GSRAs assist graduate students conducting research in systematics. These grants are for collection of preliminary data or to enhance dissertation research (e.g., by visiting additional field collection sites or museums). Awards will range $1,000 - $3,000.

More info here: https://systbio.org/graduate-student-research-awards.html

Apply here: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/98547-Society-For-Systematic-Biology

Deadline is Feb 28, 2025 by 17:00 PM US EST.

Congratulations to 2024 IDEA Award recipient, Jeremy Yoder! Dr. Yoder was selected for his foundational work recognizing, celebrating, and...

Congratulations to 2024 IDEA Award recipient, Jeremy Yoder! Dr. Yoder was selected for his foundational work recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the inclusion of LGBTQ+ professionals in STEM fields. He’ll present the IDEA Award Plenary at #Evol2025

https://www.systbio.org/

The SSB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has an open position!We are particularly looking for a new postdoc member, but will...

The SSB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has an open position!

We are particularly looking for a new postdoc member, but will consider all applicants.

Please email your application to the Diversity Director by Oct. 22nd!

More here: https://systbio.org

Welcome, Sigournie Brock!Sigournie is the newly elected graduate student representative on SSB Council, and a PhD student at Iowa State U....

Welcome, Sigournie Brock!

Sigournie is the newly elected graduate student representative on SSB Council, and a PhD student at Iowa State U. She studies pathogen evolution and phylodynamic methods. As grad rep, Sigournie hopes to increase graduate student engagement in SSB!

SSB is soliciting proposals for symposia and workshops to be held at the 2025 Evolution Meeting in Athens, GA!More information about...

SSB is soliciting proposals for symposia and workshops to be held at the 2025 Evolution Meeting in Athens, GA!

More information about preparing and submitting proposals is available here:

https://systbio.org/symposium-proposal-submission.html

The proposal submission deadline is Nov. 15th.

SSB is delighted to introduce Bob Thomson of the Univ. of Hawaii as the next Editor-in-Chief of Systematic Biology!Bob has a long history of...

SSB is delighted to introduce Bob Thomson of the Univ. of Hawaii as the next Editor-in-Chief of Systematic Biology!

Bob has a long history of involvement in SSB, including extensive service as an AE.

He will start as EIC-Elect in Jan. 2025.

Welcome, Bob!

Students, you have two more days to vote!

Students, you have two more days to vote!

If you haven't logged into our website in 2024, you'll need to first go here and request a new...

If you haven't logged into our website in 2024, you'll need to first go here and request a new password:

https://systbio.org/log-inout.html

Also, if you're not currently a member of SSB, join now - you can still vote!

https://systbio.org/membership.html

SSB is deeply committed to supporting students by providing a welcoming community, offering mentorship, giving grants and awards, reducing costs for meetings and publishing...

Attention student members of SSB!The voting for your next Graduate Student Representative has been reopened. Vote...

Attention student members of SSB!

The voting for your next Graduate Student Representative has been reopened. Vote here:

https://systbio.org/2024-student-election.html

by Aug. 15th. (But really, just do it now.)

Attention student and postdoc members of SSB!A professional photographer is available TODAY to take FREE professional headshots.Head to Room...

Attention student and postdoc members of SSB!

A professional photographer is available TODAY to take FREE professional headshots.

Head to Room 447 between 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM.

Sponsored by the SSB DEI Committee.

#Evol2024

Congratulations to Scott Edwards on receiving the SSB Presidents' Award for Lifetime Achievement this morning!Scott, thank you for all...

Congratulations to Scott Edwards on receiving the SSB Presidents' Award for Lifetime Achievement this morning!

Scott, thank you for all you have done to make our Society and our field better.

#Evol2024

SSB members, PLEASE join the SSB member's business meeting at 1:30 in 524A!There are several really important topics to discuss, and we...

SSB members, PLEASE join the SSB member's business meeting at 1:30 in 524A!

There are several really important topics to discuss, and we want your input.

#Evol2024

"Approaches to DEI initiatives in evolution and systematics for different cultural and national contexts"symposium sponsored by...

"Approaches to DEI initiatives in evolution and systematics for different cultural and national contexts"

symposium sponsored by the SSB DEI Committee happening NOW in 524B.

#Evol2024

Congratulations to Jerrica Jamison (U. Toronto) and Heru Handika (Louisiana State U.), winners of this year's SSB Ernst Mayr Award!The...

Congratulations to Jerrica Jamison (U. Toronto) and Heru Handika (Louisiana State U.), winners of this year's SSB Ernst Mayr Award!

The Ernst Mayr Award is given to the presenter(s) of the outstanding student talk in the field of systematics at the annual meeting.

#Evol2024

Be sure to join us at 8 AM for this morning's SSB Presidential Address by Past President David Baum:"Exploring some uncomfortable...

Be sure to join us at 8 AM for this morning's SSB Presidential Address by Past President David Baum:

"Exploring some uncomfortable truths about species"

Several exciting award announcements will be made before the talk!

#Evol2024

Be sure to check out the excellent talks in this afternoon's Ernst Mayr Award Symposium as part of Virtual Evolution.Starts in 15...

Be sure to check out the excellent talks in this afternoon's Ernst Mayr Award Symposium as part of Virtual Evolution.

Starts in 15 minutes!

Our Mentorship Program is back for another year!Each cohort consists of 20 mentoring pairs, and matches between mentees and mentors will be...

Our Mentorship Program is back for another year!

Each cohort consists of 20 mentoring pairs, and matches between mentees and mentors will be created based on shared interests. The expected duration is one year.

Learn more here: https://systbio.org/mentorship-program.html

Apply by July 5th!

SSB is looking for its next elected Graduate Student Representative!Deadline is June 30th.The only requirement is being a graduate student...

SSB is looking for its next elected Graduate Student Representative!

Deadline is June 30th.

The only requirement is being a graduate student who is interested in evolution and evolutionary history. Please consider applying!

More details here: https://systbio.org

SSB is aware of production delays for new issues of Systematic Biology, and we apologize to our members and authors. We take these delays...

SSB is aware of production delays for new issues of Systematic Biology, and we apologize to our members and authors. We take these delays very seriously and share your frustrations. We're working with the publisher and hope to have the release of new issues back on schedule ASAP.