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Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, we're down to the last 10 (!) spots available to register for #SSB2026 in Baton Rouge in January.

Who's in?

ssb2026.github.io

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · 10d

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Aug 19

Early career researcher in systematics?

Make sure to apply for early career travel funds to attend #ssb2026

👇
www.systbio.org/early-career...

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · 15d

Due Monday - don’t hesitate!

The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Aug 19

Early career researcher in systematics?

Make sure to apply for early career travel funds to attend #ssb2026

👇
www.systbio.org/early-career...

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Evolution Meetings @evolmtg.bsky.social · 16d

1 week left to get your image in for Evolution 2026 logo contest! www.evolutionmeetings.org/2026-logo-co...

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · 19d

Under a month left to nominate someone you admire for this award!

For details, see the link.

The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Sep 8

Do you know someone who has contributed to strengthening the evolutionary biology community by promoting inclusion and diversity?

Nominate them for the IDEA award! More info:

www.systbio.org/idea-award.h...

You may self-nominate!!!

IDEA Award

The ASN/SSE/SSB Inclusiveness, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Award was created in 2019 by the American Society of Naturalists (ASN), the Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE), and the...

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · 27d

Reminder that this meeting is filling rapidly! If you need travel funding to come, make sure you fill out the travel award application by Sept. 30!

www.systbio.org/early-career...

Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · Aug 29

We're thrilled to see such an enthusiastic response for SSB 2026!

111 spots are already claimed, with a cap of 200. Be sure to register soon, if you're planning to join us!

ssb2026.github.io

#SSB2026 @systbiol.bsky.social

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · 29d

Miss a newsletter? Find all recent ones here. We’ll be expanding the archive beyond the recent past in the near future

www.systbio.org/newsletter-a...

Newsletter Archive

This serves as a public archive of correspondence sent from the Society to our members. Each link goes to the static website for that newsletter. If you think you should be receiving newsletters and.....

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Sep 9

Unfortunately, current officers of any of the Tri-Societies or the Evolution Meeting Organizer team are not eligible during their tenure. For more information on how to nominate (including self-nomination), please see the link.

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Sep 8

Do you know someone who has contributed to strengthening the evolutionary biology community by promoting inclusion and diversity?

Nominate them for the IDEA award! More info:

www.systbio.org/idea-award.h...

You may self-nominate!!!

IDEA Award

The ASN/SSE/SSB Inclusiveness, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Award was created in 2019 by the American Society of Naturalists (ASN), the Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE), and the...

www.systbio.org

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Evolution Meetings @evolmtg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Evolution Meeting 2026 logo contest! The winner will receive meeting registration and an Evolution 2026 t-shirt. www.evolutionmeetings.org/2026-logo-co...

Evolution Conference Information

Evolution 2026 Cleveland needs a logo! Submit your design(s) to [email protected] with the subject header 'logo contest 2026' Guidance: 3-4 colors maximum try to avoid single organism...

www.evolutionmeetings.org

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Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · Aug 29

We're thrilled to see such an enthusiastic response for SSB 2026!

111 spots are already claimed, with a cap of 200. Be sure to register soon, if you're planning to join us!

ssb2026.github.io

#SSB2026 @systbiol.bsky.social

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Aug 26

SSB newsletter highlighting #SSB2026 (January 9-11; Baton Rouge) is out!

Miss it?

✅✅ Your member email on our website: www.systbio.org/my-account.h...

You can still access the content of the newsletter below:

Announcing SSB 2026

Email from Announcing SSB 2026 SSB 2026 Preview Letter from Jeremy Brown Travel Awards for SSB 2025 Diversity Committee Open Seat Registration Now Open for SSB 2026 Registration for the 2026 SSB B

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Dr. K. Lotterhos @drk-lo.bsky.social · Aug 25

Today 14 scientific societies in #ecology #evolution and #marineScience are publishing the results of a survey that finds negative impacts of federal policies on food security, flood mitigation, infectious disease preparedness, and wildlife conservation: 🧪👩‍🔬 www.firsthandaccounts.org/impacts/2025...

This infographic describes the main results from a survey of members of 14 scientific societies. There is a pie chart showing that both academic (58%) and non-academic (42%) responded to the survey. It lists statistics: 85% of respondents reported uncertainty about the future; 71% reported federal training programs were "very" or "extremely important"; 83% reported negative impacts or irreparable harm on their field of science. There is a word cloud summarizing open-ended responses with the largest words "student research fund federal grant". Eight major themes in the responses are listed: disruption of research with societal important; concerns of closure of the USGS Bird Banding Lab; Early Career Bottleneck; Restricted Freedoms including travel and speech; Decline in Government Efficiency and Expertise; Concerns about Biased/Removed Data and Data Gaps; Concerns about the Ability to Meet Legal Mandates; and From Positive Impact to Irreparable Harm. There are icons for each participating society and a QR code for website and data availability.

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Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · Aug 22

48 confirmed attendees already for #SSB2026, within a week of registration opening.

Remember that the meeting attendance cap is 200. Register today to join us in January!

ssb2026.github.io

@systbiol.bsky.social

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Prosanta Chakrabarty @prosanta.bsky.social · Aug 19

Calling all natural history/museum collections folxs

The theme of the @systbiol.bsky.social breakout meeting in Baton Rouge is 'The Importance of Natural History Collections'

The LSU Museum of Natural Science will host some events. Hope to see you there, Jan 9-11, 2026.

ssb2026.github.io

2026 SSB Breakout Meeting

ssb2026.github.io

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Aug 19

Early career researcher in systematics?

Make sure to apply for early career travel funds to attend #ssb2026

👇
www.systbio.org/early-career...

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Aug 18

Are you ready for #SSB2026? See below to register for SSB’s break out meeting in January. This is a smaller meeting than the annual evolution meetings, capped at 200 registrants!

Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · Aug 18

Registration is now open for #SSB2026!

I'm so excited to see many of you here in Baton Rouge in January! We're going to hear great talks, discuss the immeasurable value of natural history collections, and continue to strengthen our scientific community.

ssb2026.github.io

@systbiol.bsky.social

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Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · Aug 15

Another exciting #SSB2026 workshop to highlight:

A Primer for Phylogenetic Causal Inference

with @oschwery.bsky.social & @pseudacris.bsky.social

Also, lots of new info on the website and more soon:

ssb2026.github.io

Follow for the latest updates!

@jembrown.bsky.social @systbiol.bsky.social

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Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today's featured #SSB2026 workshop: the Open Tree of Life with @snacktavish.bsky.social and @mtholder.bsky.social!

opentreeoflife.github.io

Registration opening soon. Keep an eye here for updates:

ssb2026.github.io

Hope to see you in Baton Rouge in January!

@systbiol.bsky.social

Open Tree of Life –

opentreeoflife.github.io

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · Jul 29

Now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award! This prize recognizes contributions to the field through research, mentorship, outreach, DEI work, and/or other service to the evolutionary biology community. Nominations due September 30!
www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

Background image: A gold trophy on a table scattered with gold star confetti. Text: Society for the Study of Evolution, Lifetime Achievement Award, Nominations due September 30.

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Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · Jul 18

Registration for the SSB breakout meeting in Baton Rouge, LA in Jan. 2026 will be opening soon!

Registrants need to be SSB members, so make sure to check on your membership today and join/renew if needed: www.systbio.org

Check here regularly for updates: ssb2026.github.io

@systbiol.bsky.social

2026 SSB Breakout Meeting

ssb2026.github.io

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Jul 15

In case you missed it, our #evol2025 wrap up + introduction of new editor, president-elect and council, as well as student award winners!

The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Jul 14

Our Celebration newsletter went out Friday! If you missed it, no worries, here’s a copy: conta.cc/4nHWFok

If you think you should have gotten it and didn’t, make sure your membership and email are current in our members database:

www.systbio.org/my-account.h...

Celebrating SSB

Email from Society of Systematic Biologists Celebrating SSB Presidential Letter New Editor-Elect of Systematic Biology Mayr Award Winners New President-Elect, Council of Executive Committee Member

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Jul 14

Our Celebration newsletter went out Friday! If you missed it, no worries, here’s a copy: conta.cc/4nHWFok

If you think you should have gotten it and didn’t, make sure your membership and email are current in our members database:

www.systbio.org/my-account.h...

Celebrating SSB

Email from Society of Systematic Biologists Celebrating SSB Presidential Letter New Editor-Elect of Systematic Biology Mayr Award Winners New President-Elect, Council of Executive Committee Member

myemail.constantcontact.com

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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · Jul 9

Did you attend #evol2025 in Athens? Fill out the survey!

Were you unable to come? Fill it out anyway! The organizers of @evolmtg.bsky.social are soliciting feedback on challenges to attendance to inform decisions in future years.

Evolution Meetings @evolmtg.bsky.social · Jul 9

Survey! The Evolution Meeting organizers are seeking feedback and input. Even if you did not attend the most recent Evolution Meetings in Athens, GA or the associated virtual meeting, you are invited to fill out this survey on meeting attendance:

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Corrie Moreau @corriemoreau.bsky.social · Jun 25

Want to watch my Presidential Address from #Evol2025 where I share who I have learned from, how I hope to pay it forward, what I have learned from studying ants, and how it is all of our responsibility to create equitable and just futures for everyone? Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/vkBD3fg...

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