American Society of Naturalists

A membership society whose goal is to advance and to diffuse knowledge of organic evolution and other broad biological principles so as to enhance the conceptual unification of the biological sciences.

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Nominations for the Distinguished Naturalist Award

Nominations for the Distinguished Naturalist Award

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The ASN Distinguished Naturalist Award is given to an active investigator in mid-career who has made significant contributions to the knowledge of a particular ecosystem or group of organisms. Nominations for the 2023 award are due January 31, 2023

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Applications for the 2023 Student Research Awards

Applications for the 2023 Student Research Awards

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The ASN Student Research Awards support research by student members that advances the goals of the society: the conceptual unification of ecology, evolution, and behavior. Each award consists of a $2,000 check to the candidate. Applications are due February 15.

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Why I Am a Naturalist

Erol Akçay

Erol Akçay

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  • Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania
  • Associate Editor, American Naturalist