Dear ATBC Community,
We hope 2022 brings you exciting new projects and opportunities to advance the understanding of tropical biodiversity and its conservation. The ATBC is here to help you find the resources and collaboration you need to develop your research and implement your ideas. Please take advantage of the many ATBC activities planned for 2022.
Through this newsletter, we invite you to:
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Learn, engage, and participate in the ATBC Committees
- Submit an abstract for ATBC2022 to be held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
- Submit a proposal to host a Workshop or a Field Course during ATBC20222
- Participate in the ATBC Abstract Writing Workshop
- Join us in an exciting Webinar about Career Pathways
- Apply for the 2022 Navjot Sodhi Award in tropical conservation biology
- Apply for the 2022 ATBC Seed Research Grants
- Renew your ATBC Membership or apply for an ATBC Membership Waiver
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The ATBC is a strong and active community because of its members. Please join us at ATBC2022 to be held in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) between July 10-14th, and actively participate in the Association. We are always looking for new ways to expand early career scientist participation and support all forms of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Please get in touch any time if you have any activities to propose.
Thank you so much for being part of the ATBC Community!
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Lúcia G. Lohmann
Executive Director
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ATBC President-Elect & Newly Elected Councilors |
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We are pleased to welcome our new President-Elect Norbert Cordeiro (Tanzania/USA) and new councilors Amy Zanne (USA), Vinita Gowda (India), and Alvaro Duque (Colombia). They started their three-year terms on January 1st, 2022 and will serve through the end of 2024. We are thrilled to have them on board and deeply grateful to everyone who agreed to be nominated for the election.
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Norbert Cordeiro
President-Elect
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Amy Zanne
Councilor 2022-2024
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Vinita Gowda
Councilor 2022-2024
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Alvaro Duque
Councilor 2022-2024
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Our sincere gratitude to our former Past-President, Sarah DeWalt, for her excellent work during her term. Emilio Bruna is now Past-President and Beth Kaplin is President of the Association. We also would like to thank our retiring councilors Daisy Dent, Gabriel Colorado, Imma Oliveras, and Onja Razafindratsima for serving during the past three years. We look forward to everyone's continued involvement with the Association. |
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The ATCB committees are the backbone of our Association. By implementing diverse activities, committees accomplish the ATBC objectives and mission. We are currently seeking new members for the various ATBC committees. Please let us know if you would like to join any committees and have a more active participation in the Association.
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Abstract Submission for ATBC2022 |
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Deadline: March 15th, 2022 |
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The call for abstracts for oral sessions, posters, and symposium presentations is now open.
Please submit an abstract highlighting your research results on any topic in tropical biology and conservation. Abstracts relating to the meeting's theme "Conserving Tropical Biodiversity and Achieving Socio-ecological Resilience in the Anthropocene: Opportunities and Challenges" are especially welcome.
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Abstract Writing Workshop |
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Are you planning to submit an abstract for ATBC2022?
Do you want to learn tips on abstract writing?
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The ATBC Capacity Building Committee is hosting an Abstract Writing Workshop that aims to provide key tips and recommendations on abstract writing. We will be conducting 2 hour Workshops scattered over two weeks to accommodate participants from different time zones and schedules, as follows:
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Workshop 1: February 22nd, 2-4 pm (PST)
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Workshop 2: February 28th, 8-10 am (EST)
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Workshop 3: March 2nd, 8-10 am (EST)
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Workshop 4: March 4th, 3-5 pm (PST)
To participate please:
1. Sign-up here. Participants will be sent a ZOOM link for participation.
3. Come to the workshop with a draft of your abstract.
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Workshop and Field Course proposal submissions for ATBC2022 |
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The ATBC2022 Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is pleased to invite the submission of proposals for workshops and field courses.
We welcome proposals from any topic related to tropical biology and conservation. Workshop proposals relating to the meeting's theme “Conserving Tropical Biodiversity and Achieving Socio-ecological Resilience in the Anthropocene: Opportunities and Challenges” are especially welcome. Multi or transdisciplinary proposals that go beyond traditional boundaries (e.g., workshops integrating art and science, or integrating social sciences and biology) are greatly encouraged.
The deadline for workshop proposal submissions is March 31st, 2022. Organizers will be notified of the Committee's decision by May 1st, 2022.
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Finished or finishing your Ph.D. and wondering what to do next? |
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Save the date for this fantastic opportunity organized by the ATBC Early Career Scientist Committee and join us in a conversation about career pathways. |
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Apply for the 2022 Navjot Sodhi Award |
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Are you a passionate graduate student or postdoc from a developing country conducting research in tropical conservation biology? |
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Every year the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation presents the Navjot Sodhi Conservation Research Award to a student from a developing country conducting research in tropical conservation biology. This award is in remembrance and recognition of the contributions of our colleague and friend Navjot Sodhi, who inspired many students and colleagues with his passion for research and the conservation of tropical biodiversity.
The selected recipient will receive a cash award ($1000) to be used in research-related expenses. Nominees must be members of the ATBC and a current graduate student or a recent graduate of a M.S. or Ph.D. program (within the past 12 months). The complete nomination guidelines are available here.
Please submit your application by April 30th, 2022 using the form available here.
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Apply for the 2022 Seed Research Grant |
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Are you a graduate student conducting research in the tropics? |
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The ATBC Seed Research Grant supports research addressing tropical biology and conservation at the Masters and early Doctoral levels. The grant funds may be used for international/domestic travel, lodging, meals, and other research-related expenses. A full description of the ATBC Seed Research Grant Guidelines can be found here.
Please submit your application here by April 1st, 2022.
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Renew your Commitment to the ATBC Community! |
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We are a professional society dedicated to research, capacity building, science communication, and conservation of tropical ecosystems around the world. Check out our member benefits and the special rates for postdocs. Receive a discount if you renew your membership for the next three years.
Are you a student or an early career scientist from Low- or Middle-income countries? Apply to our membership waiver here. The ATBC membership waiver call is open until March 25th, 2022.
Don't wait to renew your ATBC commitment. Your support is crucial!!
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