Mini-symposia are another avenue for coordinating presentations by people with related interests. Mini-symposia do not have the April deadline and are more flexible. These might involve thematically organized paper sessions developed by participants without additional funding sources. Ph.D., Integrative Biology, University of California at Berkeley, 1992. Sigma Xi, Society for the Study of Limnology and Oceanography.
Interdisciplinary approaches are essential for addressing questions in modern ecology.
In addition, I believe that to maximize the impact and usefulness of science it is necessary that participants represent the diversity of people within the Society and that scientific results be accessible to non-scientists. As Program Officer, I plan to encourage interdisciplinary symposia relating to important questions in ecology and evolution that encourage minority and non-traditional representation. I would like to continue to promote these opportunities for new and established members of our Division.