European Society for Evolutionary Biology
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The European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) was founded in 1987 in Basel, Switzerland, with around 450 evolutionary biologists attending the inaugural congress. It is an academic society that brings together more than 1500 evolutionary biologists from across Europe and beyond. The founding of the society was closely linked with the launch of the society's journal, the Journal of Evolutionary Biology, with the first issue appearing in 1988. ESEB aims to support the study of evolution through various activities and publications. Besides publishing the journal and co-publishing Evolution Letters, the society organizes a biannual congress and supports other events to promote advances in evolutionary biology. ESEB also supports activities to promote a scientific view of evolution in research and education.[1]
Its objectives are to support the study of organic evolution and the integration of those scientific fields that are concerned with evolution, including molecular and microbial evolution, behaviour, genetics, ecology, life histories, development, paleontology, systematics, and morphology.[citation needed]
ESEB supports young researchers through sponsoring the annual EMPSEB (European Meeting of PhD Students in Evolutionary Biology) research conference for Ph.D. students.[2][3]
Presidents
[edit]Source: ESEB
- 1987–1989: Arthur Cain (first president)
- 1989–1991: Bengt Bengtsson
- 1991–1993: John Maynard Smith
- 1993–1995: John L. Harper
- 1995–1997: Wim Scharloo
- 1997–1999: Stephen Stearns
- 1999–2001: Godfrey Hewitt
- 2001–2003: Deborah Charlesworth
- 2003–2005: Rolf Hoekstra
- 2005–2007: Paul Brakefield
- 2007–2009: Isabelle Olivieri
- 2009–2011: Siv Andersson
- 2011–2013: Brian Charlesworth
- 2013–2015: Roger Butlin
- 2015–2017: Laurent Keller
- 2017–2019: Nina Wedell
- 2019–2021: Ophélie Ronce
Objectives and Activities
[edit]ESEB aims to support and promote the study of organic evolution and the integration of scientific fields concerned with evolution, including molecular and microbial evolution, behavior, genetics, ecology, life histories, development, paleontology, systematics, and morphology. The society organizes various activities such as workshops, conferences, and symposia to foster collaboration and dissemination of research in evolutionary biology.[4]
Awards and Grants
[edit]ESEB offers several awards and grants to support the scientific community, particularly young researchers. These include travel grants for attending conferences, research grants for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows, and awards for outstanding contributions to evolutionary biology. The society's commitment to supporting early-career scientists is evident in its sponsorship of the annual EMPSEB research conference for Ph.D. students.[5]
Publications
[edit]The society's flagship journal, the Journal of Evolutionary Biology, publishes high-quality research articles on all aspects of evolutionary biology. ESEB also co-publishes Evolution Letters, a journal focusing on rapid dissemination of significant new research in evolutionary biology. Both journals aim to provide a platform for the latest discoveries and theoretical developments in the field.[6]
Conferences
[edit]ESEB organizes a biannual congress, which serves as a major platform for evolutionary biologists to present their research, network, and discuss new developments in the field. These congresses are held in different European cities and feature a range of symposia, plenary talks, and poster sessions. The congresses are attended by scientists from around the world and are an important venue for fostering international collaboration.[7]
Educational Initiatives
[edit]ESEB is committed to promoting education in evolutionary biology. The society supports educational workshops, outreach programs, and the development of educational materials to enhance the teaching of evolutionary biology at all levels. These initiatives aim to increase public understanding of evolutionary principles and their importance in science and society.[8]
Further reading
[edit]- Stearns, S. C. (2008), "How the European Society for Evolutionary Biology and the Journal of Evolutionary Biology were founded", Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 21 (6): 1449–1451, doi:10.1111/j.1420-9101.2008.01626.x, PMID 19018942, S2CID 45515198
References
[edit]- ^ "Society - ESEB | European Society for Evolutionary Biology". eseb.org. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Home page". ESEB. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "About EMPSEB". EMPSEB. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ Stearns, S. C. (2008). "How the European Society for Evolutionary Biology and the Journal of Evolutionary Biology were founded". Journal of Evolutionary Biology. 21 (6): 1449–1451. doi:10.1111/j.1420-9101.2008.01626.x.
- ^ "Awards and Grants". ESEB. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Journal of Evolutionary Biology". ESEB. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "ESEB Congress". ESEB. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Educational Initiatives". ESEB. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
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