The Plant Population Ecology Section, founded in 1994, encourages research and communication in plant population ecology and related fields. Activities include programs at the Annual Meeting and travel awards to encourage student participation in ESA. Plant Population Ecology Section website List of Officers
The Physiological Ecology Section, founded in 1969, is one of the largest sections in the Ecological Society of America. Its primary purpose is to promote research, teaching, and communication in physiological ecology of both animals and plants. Contributing to career development of new people in the field is also a goal. Physiological Ecology Section website List of Officers
The Paleoecology Section, founded in 1976, strives to promote, coordinate, and otherwise assist research in all branches of theoretical and applied ecology that use paleoecological methods or historical documentary sources to gain insight into long-term ecosystem dynamics; and to help disseminate the knowledge gained through this research to investigators in other scientific disciplines, to other learned societies, and to the…
The Natural History Section was organized in 2010 to promote the value, improve the practice, grow the community and increase the application of natural history within and beyond the Ecological Society of America. Its objectives include encouraging the practice and integration of natural history in ecological research and education from pre-school to continuing adult education; sponsoring meetings, awards, and publications…
The Microbial Ecology Section, founded in 2006, supports ecologists who work with microbes and related microbial processes as their subjects of interest. This includes (1) encouragement of research regarding the ecology of bacteria, archaea, microeukarya, and viruses, (2) sponsorship of meetings concerning such research, (3) promotion of the integration of microbial ecology into the general study of ecology, and (4)…
The Long-Term Studies Section was founded in 1988 to encourage research on long-term processes ecological science; exchange ideas on techniques, procedures, and selection of parameters; facilitate communication of the results of research; and enhance public understanding of the relevance of long-term ecological data to identification and resolution of societal problems. Long-Term Studies Section website List of Officers
The International Affairs Section, founded in 1978, supports and manages the relationships between ESA members and the world-wide community of ecologists through INTECOL and other international organizations, to develop more effective communication among ecological on international issues, and to express opinion and concern global environmental issues. The Section also collaborates with the Asian Ecology Section to co sponsor events at…
The Human Ecology Section was founded in 2010 is a forum for presenting, discussing and applying the ideas, methods and results of human ecology and other disciplines that examine human-environment interactions towards the advancement of ecological science and education. Human Ecology Section website List of Officers