Faiza Hafeez | Faces of AOS
“Over the past few years, the AOS has become my primary scientific society and it has played a big role in my professional growth by providing me with a lot of skills as well as a forum to make meaningful contributions.”
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) announces its 2025 award winners for achievements in ornithological research, service, conservation, and publication
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) annually confers achievement awards on individuals and groups for their ornithological research and considerable contributions to the science and practice of ornithology, and for their service to our scientific society. Our 2025 awardees represent outstanding contributions to the scientific study and conservation of birds and to the AOS. The 2025 …
Zachery Holmes | Faces of AOS
“I first presented at the AOS 2022 conference in Puerto Rico, where I was also a volunteer. From this one experience I saw how AOS fosters opportunities for scientists in every career stage, while addressing the barriers in our work.”
Akshit Suthar | Faces of AOS
“I joined AOS to connect with a diverse community of scientists dedicated to bird conservation. AOS provides opportunities to engage with like-minded researchers, stay informed about advances in ornithology, and share my passion for waterbird research.”
Congratulations to the American Ornithological Society (AOS) 2024 Student Presentation Award winners
Each year at our annual meeting, the AOS bestows Student Presentation Awards on students at all levels (undergraduate, masters, and doctoral) who present outstanding posters or oral presentations. Congratulations to these winners, each of whom will receive a $500 honorarium with their award.
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) awards four 2024 Kessel Fellowships for Ornithological Research
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2024 Kessel Fellowships for Ornithological Research for early-career researchers. Four individual $15,000 fellowships were awarded to Drs. Andre Moncrieff, Glaucia (Glau) Del-Rio, Felicity L. Newell, and Anne Ausems to support their ornithological research.
Lauryn Benedict | Faces of AOS
“I am glad to be part of an organization that is here for the birds, and also here for the people.”
AOS 2023 Annual Report: Supporting Science; Supporting Scientists
We are proud to share the American Ornithological Society’s (AOS’s) 2023 Annual Report with you. An annual report gives us the opportunity to explore and celebrate our mission: how we connect ornithologists, science, and bird conservation by supporting impactful science, building community, and providing key resources to our members. In February, we shared the AOS’s …
Amanda Rodewald | Faces of AOS
The AOS has been my “home” society since I was a graduate student. I enormously value the scientific, educational, and professional resources that AOS provides, but what is most important to me is being part of a fun, supportive and stimulating community. Amanda Rodewald Current institution and/or position: Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Garvin Professor and …
Faces of Ornithology
Ornithologists don’t fit into a single mold. We work in all types of places, from academia, to museums, to government agencies, to non-profit organizations, to corporations. Some of us are researchers, while others are policy makers or advocates, managers or administrators, educators or executives, curators or conservationists—and many of us fit in multiple categories. Some …