Pushing Past Barriers: Ecological Science for All
In recent years, we have seen a significant change in public attitudes in support of climate science and sustainability. At the same time, whether it is about food safety, endangered species or protection of waterways, we continue to see the latest science being pushed aside in public discourse. As we embark into a new decade, ensuring that ecology is relevant to all students is vital so that we can prepare all students to be ecologically literate.
- How do we transform ecological teaching in order to maintain a connection with a vast student population that is not interested in science and retain those who are to become science researchers and professionals?
- How do we encourage nonscience majors to take away important messages that will inform their personal and professional decisions?
- What does a science-based, culturally relevant and inclusive curriculum that connects student learning to current events look like?
- How can educators activate the appropriate levers of change to overcome systemic barriers to organismal biology education?
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Registration and Conference Information
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Please note that we will not process credit card payments onsite. All
payments must be made by check payable to “Ecological Society of
America”. A $25 fee will be assessed on any checks that are returned.
Participants will be able to attend all regular sessions on both days of the conference.
Cancellation Policy
1. On or before February 18, 2019: Written request of cancellation must be emailed to ldc@esa.org. A refund of registration payments for cancellations will be honored with a $25 processing fee.
2. After February 18, 2019: No refunds are possible for cancellations because of costs incurred.
Registration Questions
Why do we ask about your background?
In order for us to understand our audience, we have included a set of
questions about yourself and your educational setting. This
information allows us to prepare our speakers, report our reach to our
funders and better monitor the effectiveness of our reach. Information
will only be reported in the aggregate. Thank you for your
participation.
Meals
Your registration includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday, but will require a ticket. To help us keep costs down, please only select the meals you intend to have.
** NOTE 1: Login is required to register for the conference
Login if you are an ESA member. Create a new account if you are not an ESA member.
** NOTE 2: Registration Tips [Save, or Update Responses] Button
To begin the
registration process, click on [REGISTER MYSELF/SOMEONE ELSE] and select the
applicable registration type. Please note the [SAVE/UPDATE RESPONSES] button
on the right side of the screen just before the section on Field trips. You will need to click on the [SAVE/UPDATE RESPONSES] button
BEFORE you Proceed to Checkout. If you see a message that you have
missed some questions, return to the registration page, and enter your responses again and then click on [SAVE/UPDATE RESPONSES].
Should you have further registration difficulties, please email LDC registrar.
Meeting Code of Conduct
All attendees must accept the ESA Meeting Code of Conduct.