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The American Ornithological Society (AOS) announces the winners of its inaugural Latin America and Caribbean Conservation Research Awards

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) Conservation Committee recognizes the urgent need to conduct timely research on the many declining bird species across the Americas and support researchers from countries where funding for scientific endeavors is less available. In 2023, the committee initiated a new Latin America and Caribbean Conservation Research Awards (LACCRA) small grants initiative, …

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF POSITION, Ornithology

The American Ornithological Society (AOS, or Society) seeks a new editor-in-chief (EIC) for the journal Ornithology. Ornithology is an international, peer-reviewed journal with a 147-year history of publishing original research that advances fundamental, scientific knowledge of living and extinct bird species. Ornithology is published by Oxford University Press (OUP) on a quarterly basis. The journal …

Ornithological Applications thanks departing editor; welcomes four new associate editors

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) thanks Dr. Ben Zuckerberg from the University of Wisconsin–Madison for his service as an associate editor for Ornithological Applications. Dr. Zuckerberg’s university lab research is focused on studying how modern climate change impacts birds and mammals. Welcome to our four new associate editors Dr. Esteban Botero-Delgadillo is the director of …

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Three Professional Societies Unite on National Science Foundation Grant in Effort to Increase Access and Inclusivity in Ornithology

CHICAGO — May 16, 2023 — The landscape of science is changing: People from increasingly varied backgrounds, identities, cultures, and genders are pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. Support for this more diverse population of scientists needs to extend beyond “one size fits all” to better meet the needs of today’s …

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) announces its 2023 award winners for achievements in ornithological research, service, conservation, and publication

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) annually bestows a range of awards honoring individuals and groups for their ornithological research and considerable contributions to the science and practice of ornithology, and for their service to the society. This year’s awardees represent outstanding contributions to the scientific study and conservation of birds and to the AOS. The …

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Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica).

Registration for AOS & SCO–SOC 2023 now open!

Registration is officially open for the joint AOS & SCO–SOC 2023 conference, 8–12 August 2023, at RBC Place London in London, Ontario. See our Registration page for details. This fully in-person event includes a fantastic line-up of plenary, oral, and poster presentations. The planning team has been busy organizing a series of additional events. We …

Ornithological Applications thanks departing editors; welcomes new associate editor

The American Ornithological Society is grateful to Dr. Sarah Saunders and Dr. Ashley Dayer, who are departing after several years as associate editors for Ornithological Applications. Dr. Saunders is Senior Manager of Quantitative Science with the National Audubon Society where she models occupancy, abundance, and distribution of numerous species. Dr. Dayer is an associate professor …

Call for Symposia

Post updated 1/19/23 Submission Deadline: 10 February 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET We seek a varied suite of thematic symposia at the 2023 joint meeting of the American Ornithological Society (AOS) and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists–Société des ornithologistes du Canada (SCO–SOC) to be held in London, Ontario, 8–12 August 2023. We invite proposals for …

Call for Workshops & Training Opportunities

Submission Deadline: 10 February 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET We seek a varied suite of proposals for workshops and training opportunities at the 2023 joint meeting of the American Ornithological Society (AOS) and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists–Société des ornithologistes du Canada (SCO–SOC) to be held in London, Ontario, 8–12 August 2023. Our aim is …