Workshops and Special Events
friday, june 24
Undergraduate diversity at Evolution (UDE) Career Development workshop (8:30AM - 5:00PM). Signup during meeting registration.
This workshop is part of the Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution program which provides funds for travel, lodging, and meeting registration for undergraduate students in an effort to increase diversity. The workshop is open to all undergraduates who wish to participate. Topics to be covered include navigating and networking at the conference and applying to graduate school. We will also be taking a field trip in the afternoon to the Cleveland Natural History Museum https://www.cmnh.org/.
This workshop is part of the Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution program which provides funds for travel, lodging, and meeting registration for undergraduate students in an effort to increase diversity. The workshop is open to all undergraduates who wish to participate. Topics to be covered include navigating and networking at the conference and applying to graduate school. We will also be taking a field trip in the afternoon to the Cleveland Natural History Museum https://www.cmnh.org/.
iEvoBio (9:00AM - 5:00PM) Signup during meeting registration.
iEvoBio is an event for exploring careers and education in computational evolutionary biology. This year's theme will be "Building it right from the start." The morning session will address issues in developing software and starting a lab in computational evolutionary biology, and will feature speakers from an array of lab settings. The afternoon will focus on educational activities geared towards early involvement of undergraduates in computational and quantitative research. More information can be found on our website (http://www.ievobio.org). Inquiries can be directed to ievobiocommittee@gmail.com.
iEvoBio is an event for exploring careers and education in computational evolutionary biology. This year's theme will be "Building it right from the start." The morning session will address issues in developing software and starting a lab in computational evolutionary biology, and will feature speakers from an array of lab settings. The afternoon will focus on educational activities geared towards early involvement of undergraduates in computational and quantitative research. More information can be found on our website (http://www.ievobio.org). Inquiries can be directed to ievobiocommittee@gmail.com.
SSB Workshop - PhylogatR: phylogeographic data aggregation and repurposing (9:00AM - 12:00PM). Signup during meeting registration.
Update: this workshop is now full. New signups are no longer being accepted.
This workshop will introduce users to the phylogatR database. phylogatR brings together genetic data with georeferenced specimen records resulting in downloads that include DNA sequence alignments with associated GPS coordinates that are analysis ready. The goals of the PhylogatR project are to empower students to actively learn about genetics, computer code, and biodiversity by repurposing genetic and climatic data that cost millions of dollars and decades of hard work by thousands of scientists to acquire. During the workshop we will conduct several walkthroughs of R scripts or Shiny R apps using these data. Shiny R apps make it easy for individuals and instructors to implement R code in an interactive way without any coding experience. This approach makes using real data in the classroom accessible to instructors who do not have experience coding. The workflow will start with data collection and curation, then move on to small level data analysis. We will discuss the use of the database for both research and teaching, but will focus on demonstrating use in the classroom. https://phylogatr.org/
Update: this workshop is now full. New signups are no longer being accepted.
This workshop will introduce users to the phylogatR database. phylogatR brings together genetic data with georeferenced specimen records resulting in downloads that include DNA sequence alignments with associated GPS coordinates that are analysis ready. The goals of the PhylogatR project are to empower students to actively learn about genetics, computer code, and biodiversity by repurposing genetic and climatic data that cost millions of dollars and decades of hard work by thousands of scientists to acquire. During the workshop we will conduct several walkthroughs of R scripts or Shiny R apps using these data. Shiny R apps make it easy for individuals and instructors to implement R code in an interactive way without any coding experience. This approach makes using real data in the classroom accessible to instructors who do not have experience coding. The workflow will start with data collection and curation, then move on to small level data analysis. We will discuss the use of the database for both research and teaching, but will focus on demonstrating use in the classroom. https://phylogatr.org/
SSE Workshop - Improving workplace climate: empowering individuals to become active bystanders (8:30AM - 12:00PM). Signup during meeting registration.
This interactive session describes academic practices and institutional structures that allow for sexual harassment, bullying, and other hostile behaviors to persist and provides training in bystander intervention strategies to protect and support targets of harassment. As a result of this session, participants will be empowered to: (1) identify different ways in which sexual and other types of harassment, bullying and microaggressions can manifest in research environments; (2) intervene safely as bystanders, and (3) utilize resources for cultural change in academic institutions and professional societies.
Facilitators: Amanda Shaffer, Diversity Officer, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland & Jennifer Schuttlefield Christus, Associate Professor of Chemistry and the Director of the University of Wisconsin System Alliance for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advancement in STEM.
Shaffer has 20+ years of experience designing gender equity and diversity related initiatives for academic institutions across the United States. She has been involved with groundbreaking NSF ADVANCE projects like ADVANCE GEO since 2004. Dr. Christus has a background in atmospheric and environmental chemistry, surface science, and chemical education. In 2020, she participated in an ADVANCEGeo Train-the-trainers workshop and has been helping facilitate workshops with the team over the last two years.
ASN Workshop - Science Communication 101 (1:00PM - 4:00PM). Signup during meeting registration.
Facilitator: Dr. Jory Weintraub (Science Communication Director, Duke Initiative for Science & Society, Duke University). Jory teaches undergraduate and graduate science communication courses at Duke University and runs science communication workshops for students, postdocs, and faculty at institutions around the country. Previously he spent over 10 years leading the public outreach and education efforts at NESCent (the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center).
Description: Sure, your research is the most exciting and important science out there! But to have an impact, it must be communicated in ways that enable people to understand and compel them to care. This workshop will combine empirical evidence gained from science communication research with fun, engaging activities to provide you with strategies and approaches to help you communicate your work effectively to diverse audiences. It will also explore specific strategies for communicating “controversial” science in non-controversial, non-confrontational ways.
Facilitator: Dr. Jory Weintraub (Science Communication Director, Duke Initiative for Science & Society, Duke University). Jory teaches undergraduate and graduate science communication courses at Duke University and runs science communication workshops for students, postdocs, and faculty at institutions around the country. Previously he spent over 10 years leading the public outreach and education efforts at NESCent (the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center).
Description: Sure, your research is the most exciting and important science out there! But to have an impact, it must be communicated in ways that enable people to understand and compel them to care. This workshop will combine empirical evidence gained from science communication research with fun, engaging activities to provide you with strategies and approaches to help you communicate your work effectively to diverse audiences. It will also explore specific strategies for communicating “controversial” science in non-controversial, non-confrontational ways.
SSE Workshop - Levering your PhD: Careers in and out of academia (1:00PM - 5:00PM). Signup during meeting registration.
Wondering what's outside the tenure track? Have the last few years made you wonder how to best use your PhD to make a difference? This active and participatory workshop will guide graduate students and postdocs in planning their careers after graduate school or postdoctoral training. Through presentations and small group activities, you will learn about the many potential avenues open to PhDs in evolutionary biology and ecology. You'll meet professionals working in government, corporations, community colleges, non-profits, and yes, even academia. You'll also learn the basics of building a professional network and how to identify the transferable skills you developed during your training. Based on past workshops, we expect that workshop attendees will experience greater confidence regarding career options and leave with actionable strategies for non-academic job searches.
Wondering what's outside the tenure track? Have the last few years made you wonder how to best use your PhD to make a difference? This active and participatory workshop will guide graduate students and postdocs in planning their careers after graduate school or postdoctoral training. Through presentations and small group activities, you will learn about the many potential avenues open to PhDs in evolutionary biology and ecology. You'll meet professionals working in government, corporations, community colleges, non-profits, and yes, even academia. You'll also learn the basics of building a professional network and how to identify the transferable skills you developed during your training. Based on past workshops, we expect that workshop attendees will experience greater confidence regarding career options and leave with actionable strategies for non-academic job searches.
NSF Proposal Writing Workshop (1:00PM - 4:30PM). Signup during meeting registration; restricted to postdoctoral fellows.
What makes a good, potentially-fundable grant proposal? In the first part of this workshop, NSF program officers will provide advice and answer questions about what to do, what to avoid, and comment on problems with grant proposals. The second part will be a mock review panel in small groups. This is a hands-on workshop, where you will learn how proposals are evaluated and what makes successful ones successful. Participants will be provided with two proposals to review, along with instructions, ahead of the workshop.
What makes a good, potentially-fundable grant proposal? In the first part of this workshop, NSF program officers will provide advice and answer questions about what to do, what to avoid, and comment on problems with grant proposals. The second part will be a mock review panel in small groups. This is a hands-on workshop, where you will learn how proposals are evaluated and what makes successful ones successful. Participants will be provided with two proposals to review, along with instructions, ahead of the workshop.
Paleobotany and divergence time estimates using RevBayes (9:00AM - 5:00PM). Separate registration (see below).
Divergence time estimation in plant clades requires expertise in paleobotany, systematics, phylogenetics and statistics. Our workshop aims to provide a space for phylogeneticists interested in paleobotany and Bayesian total-evidence dating to: 1) discuss challenges and learn tools to extract character information from plant fossils; 2) explore statistical methods to cluster fossils and extant taxa; and 3) gain a theoretical and practical background in total-evidence dating using the software RevBayes. Although the case study will focus on plant fossils, the clustering methods and divergence time estimation approaches are widely applicable across taxa.
Applications are accepted until capacity is reach; apply here: https://forms.gle/trfBvCQ9uAq3KSon7. This workshop is open to everyone, including graduate students, postdocs, and faculty. Through the NSF funding, the workshop has some support for travel for graduate student participants who are US citizens. Eligible participants can indicate their interest in the application form, and grants will be allocated with a lottery. For more information contact Rocio Deanna (rocio.deanna@colorado.edu) or Stacey D. Smith (stacey.d.smith@colorado.edu).
Divergence time estimation in plant clades requires expertise in paleobotany, systematics, phylogenetics and statistics. Our workshop aims to provide a space for phylogeneticists interested in paleobotany and Bayesian total-evidence dating to: 1) discuss challenges and learn tools to extract character information from plant fossils; 2) explore statistical methods to cluster fossils and extant taxa; and 3) gain a theoretical and practical background in total-evidence dating using the software RevBayes. Although the case study will focus on plant fossils, the clustering methods and divergence time estimation approaches are widely applicable across taxa.
Applications are accepted until capacity is reach; apply here: https://forms.gle/trfBvCQ9uAq3KSon7. This workshop is open to everyone, including graduate students, postdocs, and faculty. Through the NSF funding, the workshop has some support for travel for graduate student participants who are US citizens. Eligible participants can indicate their interest in the application form, and grants will be allocated with a lottery. For more information contact Rocio Deanna (rocio.deanna@colorado.edu) or Stacey D. Smith (stacey.d.smith@colorado.edu).
Saturday, June 25
John Edmonstone Coffee Social for BIPOC Scientists (10:45 - 11:15AM, morning coffee break). Signup during meeting registration.
This event is named after John Edmonstone, who was born into slavery in British Guiana and eventually taught and influenced a young Charles Darwin. Edmonstone's life highlights that people of color have been present--if invisible--in the development of evolutionary biology from the beginning. This mixer is an opportunity to interact with evolutionary biologists at all stages of their career and training who identify as people of color and their allies. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet, discuss their work, share experiences, establish mentor-mentee connections, and build on constructive ways to make evolutionary biology a more inclusive community.)
This event is named after John Edmonstone, who was born into slavery in British Guiana and eventually taught and influenced a young Charles Darwin. Edmonstone's life highlights that people of color have been present--if invisible--in the development of evolutionary biology from the beginning. This mixer is an opportunity to interact with evolutionary biologists at all stages of their career and training who identify as people of color and their allies. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet, discuss their work, share experiences, establish mentor-mentee connections, and build on constructive ways to make evolutionary biology a more inclusive community.)
LGBTQ+ networking lunch (12:30 - 2:30PM). Signup during meeting registration.
Join your LGBTQ+ colleagues for a small group networking lunch event! This event aims to facilitate interactions between LGBTQ+ identified scientists at all career stages, help folks to network, glean career and professional advice, and create community for LGBTQ+ identified individuals. Groups will be responsible for finding their own lunch venues and will be capped at 5 people. After registration, we will create groups to maximize folks of differing career stages in each group. Please note, if you check this box your name and contact information will be available to event organizers to create groups and groups will have access to names and contact information for individuals assigned to their group for organizational purposes.
Join your LGBTQ+ colleagues for a small group networking lunch event! This event aims to facilitate interactions between LGBTQ+ identified scientists at all career stages, help folks to network, glean career and professional advice, and create community for LGBTQ+ identified individuals. Groups will be responsible for finding their own lunch venues and will be capped at 5 people. After registration, we will create groups to maximize folks of differing career stages in each group. Please note, if you check this box your name and contact information will be available to event organizers to create groups and groups will have access to names and contact information for individuals assigned to their group for organizational purposes.
SSE/ASN Public policy panel discussion (12:30 - 2:15PM). Signup during meeting registration.
Are you interested in promoting scientific research to the public and legislators, but are not sure how to get started? This event, which will feature a panel of experts in science policy, will equip you with the tools you need to begin engaging with key decision makers in your community.
Are you interested in promoting scientific research to the public and legislators, but are not sure how to get started? This event, which will feature a panel of experts in science policy, will equip you with the tools you need to begin engaging with key decision makers in your community.
'Flying solo' coffee social (3:45PM, afternoon coffee break)
The SSE Graduate Student Advisory Council will organize a coffee break for people who attend the Evolution meeting without their lab group or advisor. The event is intended to provide networking for people who are "flying solo" at Evolution 2022.
The SSE Graduate Student Advisory Council will organize a coffee break for people who attend the Evolution meeting without their lab group or advisor. The event is intended to provide networking for people who are "flying solo" at Evolution 2022.
ASN Grad social (7:30 - 9:00PM)
The ASN Graduate Council will be hosting a student-faculty mixer on Saturday, June 25, from 7:30-9:00pm for members of the American Society of Naturalists. The goal of this mixer is to create a venue for academic discussion, particularly between graduate students, postdocs, and senior researchers. One free drink ticket will be provided to each ASN member as part of their registration package; refreshments will be served (cash bar).
The ASN Graduate Council will be hosting a student-faculty mixer on Saturday, June 25, from 7:30-9:00pm for members of the American Society of Naturalists. The goal of this mixer is to create a venue for academic discussion, particularly between graduate students, postdocs, and senior researchers. One free drink ticket will be provided to each ASN member as part of their registration package; refreshments will be served (cash bar).
Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution social (7:30PM - 9:00PM)
All undergraduates are invited to join the Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution organizers for an undergraduate student social. The event will include food and beverages and give you an opportunity to talk with one another and previous UDE participants. All undergraduates are welcome and you do not need to register.
All undergraduates are invited to join the Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution organizers for an undergraduate student social. The event will include food and beverages and give you an opportunity to talk with one another and previous UDE participants. All undergraduates are welcome and you do not need to register.
sunday, June 26
Tri-Society Diversity symposium (9:30AM - 5:30PM)
Field work is a critical part of many biologists’ lives. It serves an entry point to a career in science, and it provides vital data for dissertations and funded projects. However, field work also presents physical, psychological, and emotional safety hazards for many, especially scientists from historically excluded groups. In the first ever tri-society Diversity Symposium, we discuss experiences in the field, colonialism and field work, and tools for creating safer, more inclusive, and positive field experiences for all.
The final session of this symposium is a workshop for which signup is required (no cost) during meeting registration.
Update: this workshop is now full. New signups are no longer being accepted.
Field work is a critical part of many biologists’ lives. It serves an entry point to a career in science, and it provides vital data for dissertations and funded projects. However, field work also presents physical, psychological, and emotional safety hazards for many, especially scientists from historically excluded groups. In the first ever tri-society Diversity Symposium, we discuss experiences in the field, colonialism and field work, and tools for creating safer, more inclusive, and positive field experiences for all.
The final session of this symposium is a workshop for which signup is required (no cost) during meeting registration.
Update: this workshop is now full. New signups are no longer being accepted.
NSF/BIO/DEB workshop (1:00PM - 2:15PM)
The National Science Foundation funds basic research in evolutionary biology and systematics, training of the next generation of evolutionary biologists, and broader impacts extending the reach of evolutionary research to benefit society. However, newer (and even experienced) scientists can find NSF’s numerous programs, detailed guidance, and merit review process to be a difficult landscape to navigate. In this informational session NSF program officers will discuss new and ongoing programs and the merit review process (including Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts), followed by an open-ended question and answer session. Participants who wish to meet briefly individually with an NSF Program Officer may be able to do so following the discussion. Program Officers participating: Matthew Herron, Maureen Kearney, Diana Pilson, and Sam Scheiner.
The National Science Foundation funds basic research in evolutionary biology and systematics, training of the next generation of evolutionary biologists, and broader impacts extending the reach of evolutionary research to benefit society. However, newer (and even experienced) scientists can find NSF’s numerous programs, detailed guidance, and merit review process to be a difficult landscape to navigate. In this informational session NSF program officers will discuss new and ongoing programs and the merit review process (including Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts), followed by an open-ended question and answer session. Participants who wish to meet briefly individually with an NSF Program Officer may be able to do so following the discussion. Program Officers participating: Matthew Herron, Maureen Kearney, Diana Pilson, and Sam Scheiner.
Primer on Peer Review & Meet the Editors (1:00PM - 2:15PM)
Come learn about the ins and outs of the scientific publishing process from the Editors of Evolution, Evolution Letters, American Naturalist, and Systematic Biology. The event will be begin with a walk-through of the peer review process from the perspectives of each of the editors, and then will open to a more general question and answer session guided by audience interest - anything from writing a great cover letter to the mysterious "impact factor" to the role of pre-print servers like bioRxiv. Lunch is not provided but you are welcome to grab some takeout and then bring it to the event.
Come learn about the ins and outs of the scientific publishing process from the Editors of Evolution, Evolution Letters, American Naturalist, and Systematic Biology. The event will be begin with a walk-through of the peer review process from the perspectives of each of the editors, and then will open to a more general question and answer session guided by audience interest - anything from writing a great cover letter to the mysterious "impact factor" to the role of pre-print servers like bioRxiv. Lunch is not provided but you are welcome to grab some takeout and then bring it to the event.
Evolutionary Biologists with Disabilities Mixer (1:00PM - 2:30PM)
Interested in meeting fellow evolutionary biologists with disabilities/chronic illnesses/Deaf folks and interested allies? Want to discuss increasing the inclusion and representation of disabled/chronically ill/Deaf students and staff in our diverse field? This is an informal chance to meet others interested in these topics, share experiences of disability in evolutionary biology, and hopefully increase our inclusion around issues of disability as a community. Anyone at any career stage and level of ability (including allies) is welcome to come join us. Note that although this event is scheduled during the lunch break, lunch is NOT provided; attendees are encouraged to grab some take-out and head back to the Convention Center for the mixer.
Interested in meeting fellow evolutionary biologists with disabilities/chronic illnesses/Deaf folks and interested allies? Want to discuss increasing the inclusion and representation of disabled/chronically ill/Deaf students and staff in our diverse field? This is an informal chance to meet others interested in these topics, share experiences of disability in evolutionary biology, and hopefully increase our inclusion around issues of disability as a community. Anyone at any career stage and level of ability (including allies) is welcome to come join us. Note that although this event is scheduled during the lunch break, lunch is NOT provided; attendees are encouraged to grab some take-out and head back to the Convention Center for the mixer.
International Mixer (5:30PM - 7:00PM)
The international mixer is an opportunity for members from outside the US to connect, share experiences, and socialize. We will have some interactive games to help break the ice and help people to interact with each other. We are looking forward to hearing dozens of different accents! No registration required for this event.
The international mixer is an opportunity for members from outside the US to connect, share experiences, and socialize. We will have some interactive games to help break the ice and help people to interact with each other. We are looking forward to hearing dozens of different accents! No registration required for this event.
Monday, June 27
PUI Mixer (10:45AM - 11:15PM, morning coffee break)
An opportunity for evolutionary biologists working at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) to meet up with colleagues, and discuss common experiences, challenges, and opportunities. Grab a beverage - come and meet friends, network, and have fun!
An opportunity for evolutionary biologists working at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) to meet up with colleagues, and discuss common experiences, challenges, and opportunities. Grab a beverage - come and meet friends, network, and have fun!
Faculty-Student Networking Lunch (12:30PM - 2:30PM). Signup during meeting registration.
The SSE Graduate Student Advisory Council is organizing small group networking lunches to facilitate interactions between students and faculty. Indicate your interest during conference registration and we will send out surveys to match students with faculty in late May. Groups will be responsible for finding their own lunch venues and will be capped at 5 students per faculty member, so student attendance may be limited to a first-come, first-serve basis once the surveys go out. This event is open to everyone, but current SSE student members will be given the first chance to choose their faculty mentors.
The SSE Graduate Student Advisory Council is organizing small group networking lunches to facilitate interactions between students and faculty. Indicate your interest during conference registration and we will send out surveys to match students with faculty in late May. Groups will be responsible for finding their own lunch venues and will be capped at 5 students per faculty member, so student attendance may be limited to a first-come, first-serve basis once the surveys go out. This event is open to everyone, but current SSE student members will be given the first chance to choose their faculty mentors.
Postdoc Networking Lunch (12:30PM - 2:30PM). Signup during meeting registration.
The SSE Graduate Student Advisory Council is organizing small group networking lunches to facilitate interactions among postdocs. Indicate your interest during conference registration and we will send out a survey about your research interests in order to set up groups. Groups will be responsible for finding their own lunch venues.
The SSE Graduate Student Advisory Council is organizing small group networking lunches to facilitate interactions among postdocs. Indicate your interest during conference registration and we will send out a survey about your research interests in order to set up groups. Groups will be responsible for finding their own lunch venues.
Project Baseline (12:30PM - 2:30PM)
This lunch session will facilitate and promote the national and international use of the Project Baseline seed bank for evolutionary comparisons between current populations and their antecedents. At this lunch, Project Baseline leaders will be available to answer questions, and participants can brainstorm their research plans and network with others for discussion and collaboration to generate research proposals for projects that employ the Project Baseline collection in evolutionary studies. Early career investigators and researchers from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to join. Limited funding to cover registration for Evolution 2022 and lunch is available for up to 20 attendees. For more information, and to apply to attend, see here.
This lunch session will facilitate and promote the national and international use of the Project Baseline seed bank for evolutionary comparisons between current populations and their antecedents. At this lunch, Project Baseline leaders will be available to answer questions, and participants can brainstorm their research plans and network with others for discussion and collaboration to generate research proposals for projects that employ the Project Baseline collection in evolutionary studies. Early career investigators and researchers from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to join. Limited funding to cover registration for Evolution 2022 and lunch is available for up to 20 attendees. For more information, and to apply to attend, see here.
Evolution's Rainbow (8:00PM, doors open 7:30PM).
Tickets are no longer available during conference registration, but can still be purchased here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evolutions-rainbow-with-special-guest-host-in-person-ticket-tickets-260638234977
Join us for an exciting evening of engaging talks and discussion on evolution’s rainbow, with a special guest host. This event will start with a series of talks from experts on the diversity of sex, sexuality, and gender that exist in nature, and end with a panel discussion on how this diversity fits into a broader evolutionary context and what we as a community can do to support and retain our LGBTQ+ students and colleagues. We aim to facilitate dialogue, inspire wonder, and provide a community-oriented, light-hearted evening of curiosity!
The event welcomes in-person attendance from both conference goers and the general public. Cost $5 is for in-person attendees, with profits donated to the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland (https://lgbtcleveland.org/). Registered virtual Evolution 2022 participants are also welcome and may view a live-stream of the event for free. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available during the event.
Tickets are no longer available during conference registration, but can still be purchased here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evolutions-rainbow-with-special-guest-host-in-person-ticket-tickets-260638234977
Join us for an exciting evening of engaging talks and discussion on evolution’s rainbow, with a special guest host. This event will start with a series of talks from experts on the diversity of sex, sexuality, and gender that exist in nature, and end with a panel discussion on how this diversity fits into a broader evolutionary context and what we as a community can do to support and retain our LGBTQ+ students and colleagues. We aim to facilitate dialogue, inspire wonder, and provide a community-oriented, light-hearted evening of curiosity!
The event welcomes in-person attendance from both conference goers and the general public. Cost $5 is for in-person attendees, with profits donated to the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland (https://lgbtcleveland.org/). Registered virtual Evolution 2022 participants are also welcome and may view a live-stream of the event for free. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available during the event.
Tuesday, june 28
Latines in Evolution Mixer (1:30PM - 2:30PM)
Join the ‘Latines in Evolution’ mixer to get to know other Latines doing fantastic science in and outside Latin America. We welcome the participation of people from diverse backgrounds to stimulate conversations about the perspective of evolutionary biology in Latin America and strategies to strengthen local communities. We aim to foster more interactions across organisations from different Latin American countries and the SSE, ASN & SSB communities.
This event is open to all conference attendees. Lunch is not provided but if you get takeout, you can bring it to the mixer.
Join the ‘Latines in Evolution’ mixer to get to know other Latines doing fantastic science in and outside Latin America. We welcome the participation of people from diverse backgrounds to stimulate conversations about the perspective of evolutionary biology in Latin America and strategies to strengthen local communities. We aim to foster more interactions across organisations from different Latin American countries and the SSE, ASN & SSB communities.
This event is open to all conference attendees. Lunch is not provided but if you get takeout, you can bring it to the mixer.
Super Social at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (7:00PM - 11:00PM). Signup during meeting registration.
This is the final conference dinner and social event. It will be held at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a waterfront indoor/outdoor venue that is only 0.5 miles (~10 min. walk) from the Huntington Convention Center (Uber vouchers are available if you need mobility assistance - please contact us). One drink ticket and a selection of food items are included with the cost and cash bars will be on-site. We will have full access to all of the Rock Hall exhibits throughout the evening.
This is the final conference dinner and social event. It will be held at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a waterfront indoor/outdoor venue that is only 0.5 miles (~10 min. walk) from the Huntington Convention Center (Uber vouchers are available if you need mobility assistance - please contact us). One drink ticket and a selection of food items are included with the cost and cash bars will be on-site. We will have full access to all of the Rock Hall exhibits throughout the evening.
Editorial, Council, and Business Meetings
council & Committee meetings
Society Councils
Open to council members only.
Open to Joint council members only.
Committees
Open to committee members only.
Open to council members only.
- ASN entrance meeting - Friday, June 24, 1 - 5 pm; Room: 22
- ASN exit meeting - Tuesday, June 28, 12:30 - 2:30 pm; Room 13.
- SSB entrance meeting - Friday, June 24, 1 - 5 pm; Room: 13
- SSB exit meeting - Tuesday, June 28, 12:30 - 2:30 am; Room 24.
- SSE entrance meeting - Friday, June 24, 1 - 5 pm; Room: 14
- SSE exit meeting - Tuesday, June 28, 12:30 - 2:30 pm; Room 14
Open to Joint council members only.
- Entrance meeting - Friday, June 24, 8:30 AM - 12:00 pm; Room 14. Lunch provided.
- Exit meeting - Monday, June 27, 12:30 - 2:30 pm; Room 14. Lunch provided.
Committees
Open to committee members only.
- SSE Education & Outreach committee - Sunday, June 26, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Room 13. Lunch provided.
Society member meetings/forums
Open to all members of the respective societies. Lunch is not provided (you can bring your own). No registration required.
- SSE Members Open Forum - Sat., June 25, 1:15 - 2:30 pm, Rm. 22
- ASN - Sun., June 26, 1:30 - 2:15 pm, Rm. 22
- SSB - Sun., June 26, 1:00 - 2:15 pm, Rm. 21
editorial board meetings
For journal editors; by invitation only.
- Evolution - Sat., June 25, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Rm. 13 (lunch provided)
- Systematic Biology - Sat., June 25, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Rm. 14 (lunch provided)
- American Naturalist - Mon., June 27, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Rm. 24 (lunch provided)