The Soil Ecology Section of the Ecological Society of America seeks to promote an understanding of the importance of soil biota among ecologists, soil scientists, and members of related disciplines, to encourage education and research in soil ecology, to sponsor meetings and publications for the communication of research and educational activities in soil ecology, and to increase student participation in the Society.

ESA Soil Ecology Section Officers, 2021-2023: Dr. Lydia Zeglin, Chair, Kansas State University Dr. Stephanie Kivlin, Vice-Chair, University of Tennessee Dr. André Franco, Secretary, Colorado State University Dr. Eva Stricker, Early Career Representative, University of New Mexico

Heads up! Apply for a travel fellowship ($400) to the Montreal meeting by June 1: https://ecologicalsocietyofamerica.org/montreal2022/funding-opportunities/ 4 Student Travel Awards will be given following these criteria: Student member of the section at the time of application. Presenting talk or poster at the meeting, or have submitted at the time of application. Application Requires: All required fields, statement of need, abstract, statement of support or recommendation from advisor. ALSO, nominate folks for the Deborah A. Neher Career Award https://ecologicalsocietyofamerica.org/soilecology/awards/ by June 1 – updated application information will be provided shortly.