2009 ESA Prizes and Awards
Australian Ecology Research Award
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Professor
David
Lindenmayer
2009 AERA Lecture |
The winner of the 2009 Australian Ecology Research Award (AERA) is Professor David Lindenmayer.
The ESA is delighted to announce that Professor David Lindenmayer has been selected to deliver the 2009 Australian Ecology Research Award (AERA) Lecture.
The 2009 AERA recognises David Lindenmayer's large-scale longitudinal natural experiments and rigorous experimental designs that challenge all ecologists to answer questions at appropriate scales. The studies integrate sampling of mammals, birds, and vegetation and are a major contribution to biodiversity conservation and ecologically sustainable resource management. His recent work highlights the landscape context and complex responses of birds and mammals to fire, and is vitally important for ecologically sustainable fire management.
David's AERA Lecture is scheduled during the INTECOL Congress in Brisbane on Friday 21st August 2009 at 16.15 on the topic "Natural disturbances and long-term ecological research: critical opportunities for ecological and management learning", and will draw upon the case study of the recent Victorian bushfires".
The AERA Lecture recognises excellence in research in Australian ecology, for a specific body of recent work by a mid-career researcher, and is delivered annually as a Plenary at the conference of the Ecological Society of Australia. The AERA winner is selected by an independent panel of expert ecologists from around Australia, chaired by the ESA's Vice President – Research, Glenda Wardle. The first AERA Lecture was delivered at ESA08 in Sydney, by Professor Bob Pressey. In 2009 the ESA's annual conference is replaced by the 10th International Congress of Ecology (INTECOL), jointly hosted by ESA and NZES, to be held 16-21 August in Brisbane. http://www.intecol10.org/
Nominations are invited for the 2010 Australian Ecology Research Award. This award recognises excellence in recent research in Australian ecology and supports an annual Ecological Society of Australia invited research lecture. The recipient of the award will present a lecture at the annual ESA conference of that year. The candidate’s travel, registration and accommodation will be paid or reimbursed.
2010 nominations close Friday 30th April and must be received by the Executive Officer of the Society ExecutiveOfficer@ecolsoc.org.au by close of business on that day. Criteria and nomination information can be found here
Gold Medal of the Ecological Society of Australia
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Professor
Jamie Kirkpatrick
2009 Gold Medal Recipent |
Congratulations to Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick, who has been selected to receive the 2009 Ecological Society of Australia Gold Medal.
The Gold Medal recognises Jamie Kirkpatrick's significant contribution to ecology and conservation, through his research into vegetation and the application of ecological principles to its conservation, and his contribution as an educator, advocate and promoter of ecological science in Australia.
Jamie will deliver an address within the Society Awards Session at the INTECOL Congress on Friday 21st Augus at 8.45am on the topic "Herbivorous native mammals strongly influence vegetation dynamics in Tasmania".
The ESA awards a Gold Medal in recognition of an ecologist who
has made a substantial contribution to the study of ecology in
Australia over the course of their career. The Medal can also be awarded to ESA members who have
made a significant contribution to the operations of the Society.
To nominate a candidate for the Gold Medal, contact: President
at ecolsoc.org.au. Previous recipients are listed here.
ESA Member's Service Prize
In 2004 the ESA Council created the Member Service prize to be awarded at the annual ESA Conference.
Objective:
To recognise outstanding contributions to ecology made by Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) members, either within the ESA or the wider Australian community, when acting on behalf of the ESA.
More details about the prize and how to nominate can be found here.
Student Members
Jill Landsberg Trust fund scholarship
The 2009 winner of the Jill Landsberg Fund is
Amy Davidson
from
Australian National University |
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Amy's PhD topic is “The role of phenotypic plasticity in plant invasions and its implications for biodiversity underclimate change"
Congratulations Amy!
The Ecological Society of Australia Inc has established the Jill Landsberg Trust Fund, which now funds an ongoing postgraduate scholarship in the field of Applied Ecology.
Each year a grant of $6,000 will be awarded to support the field-based research of a Postgraduate Student working in applied ecology. The scope of research is open to terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecology.
More details including the 2010 application form and guidelines can be found here
2010 Applications close: Friday May 28 2010
The Nature Conservancy Applied Conservation Award
The 2009 winner of the TNC Applied Conservation Award is
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Vanessa Adams
from
James Cook University |
Vanessa's PhD topic is “Planning for multiple conservation actions to maximise conservation outcomes"
Congratulations Vanessa!
The Nature Conservancy and The Ecological Society for Australia Inc have established this award to fund a postgraduate sscholarship in the field of applied conservation science. Each year for the next three years, a grant of $6000 will be awarded to support research directed towards practical conservation.
More details including the 2010 application form and guidelines can be found here
2010 Applications close: Friday August 27 2010
Student Travel Grants
ESA is offeringresearch travel grants assist students in conducting field research or other research related travel. The maximum individual
award is $1000. To be eligible, applicants must be a member of the Society and not have previously won a research award from the Society.
More information and application form can be found here.
2010 Round 1 Applications close: Friday April 30 2010
Student Research Awards
Postgraduate Students undertaking field work or other research-related
travel may apply for a Student Research Award. The maximum individual
award is $1000. To be eligible, applicants must be a member
of the Society and not have previously won a research
award from the Society.
Criteria
and application information can be found here.
2010 Round 1 Applications close: Friday April 30 2009
Destructive Fishing Practices
Two prizes will be awarded in August 2008 for the best essays or manuscripts submitted by undergraduate or postgraduate students at an Australian university - focused on the Control of Destructive Fishing practices under Australian jurisdiction.
Criteria and application information can be found here.
Student Prizes at ESA Conferences
ESA student members are eligible for a wide range of prizes by
presenting a poster or paper at the ESA Annual Conference. A
complete list of prizes can be found here.
Link to previous winners and a PDF of their winning presentation or poster from each year's conference summary page.
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