Dear ATBC Community,
We are currently facing one of the most challenging times in our history. Indeed, COVID-19 has impacted every single person around the globe in unprecedented ways. The beginning of vaccination campaigns brings new hope and optimism around the world, although several challenges remain. For the safety of our members, the ATBC will remain virtual in 2021 and we will continue to build community through various online activities.
We are thrilled to announce that the virtual ATBC 2021 Conference will be held between 21-23 July and will focus on “Lessons, advances, and opportunities in the face of global change.” The call for proposals for Symposia and Open Format Sessions is now open. Please submit a proposal, send us feedback through the ATBC Member Survey, and engage in this very exciting event.
Through this newsletter, we invite you to:
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Save the date for the Virtual ATBC 2021 and submit a proposal for a Symposium or Open Format Session
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Answer the ATBC Member Survey and contribute to shaping the Virtual ATBC2021, the ATBC Training Workshops, Webinars, Early Career Scientist and DEI initiatives
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The need for community building and support has never been as clear. Please renew your membership, have a proactive participation in the Association, and engage in the exciting activities planned for 2021. The ATBC is always looking for new ways to expand early career scientist participation and support all forms of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Please get in touch if you have any ideas or activities to propose.
Thank you so much for being part of the ATBC family!
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Lúcia G. Lohmann
Executive Director
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ATBC 2021 President & Councilors |
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We are delighted to welcome our new President-Elect Beth Kaplin (USA/Rwanda) and new councilors Amy Durnham (USA), Divya Vasudev (India), and João Campos Silva (Brazil). They started their three-year terms on January 1st, 2021 and will serve through the end of 2023. We had very strong candidates this year and we are truly grateful to everyone who agreed to be nominated for the election. |
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Our out-going Past-President, Ahimsa Campos-Arceiz, deserves our sincere gratitude and appreciation for his outstanding work during his term. Saara DeWalt is now Past-President and Emilio Bruna is President of the Association. We also would like to thank our out-going councilors Natalia Norden, Marcelo Tabarelli, Edu Effiom, and Sabrina Russo for serving as councilors during the past 3 years. We look forward to everyone's continued involvement with the Association. |
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We are actively inviting members to engage in the ATBC Thematic Sections. Please participate and get involved!
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Through networking and collaboration, the Climate Change Thematic Section aims to discuss advances in climate change research and to provide a voice in the public and policy discourse of climate change. In the past year, this group hosted a webinar on "Climate Change: History, Environment, and Society" during the ATBC 2020 Webinar Series in Tropical Ecology and Conservation. Members of this group recently published in Biotropica a Virtual Issue on climate change impacts on tropical ecosystems which makes a retrospective compilation of papers published in this journal addressing climate change impact to tropical ecosystems. The group has several exciting activities planned for 2021 and is looking for more ATBC members to join and become part of the Steering Committee. If you’d like to join please get in touch.
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Nature and People in Modified Landscapes |
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Biotic Interactions in Tropical Systems |
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Structure and Function of Tropical Ecosystems |
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Three other ATBC Thematic Sections focusing on “Nature & People,” “Biotic Interactions,” and “Structure and Function of Tropical Ecosystems” are seeking new leadership. Please contact our Executive Director if you would like to lead or participate in a Thematic Section focusing on these topics or if you would like to propose a new Thematic Section on a new topic. Thematic Sections aim to promote communication and collaboration on topics of broad interest to the ATBC membership. These Sections arrange and operate their own programs and activities with guidance and support from the ATBC Council and Officers.
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Watch the ATBC 2020 Webinar Series
on Tropical Biology & Conservation
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ATBC 2021 Virtual Meeting
July 21-23, 2021
Save the Date & Call for Symposium and Open Session Proposals!
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ATBC will hold its Annual Meeting virtually between July 21-23rd, 2021. The virtual ATBC 2021 will provide three days of inspiration and community, opportunities to focus on research and career, and a way to connect with colleagues and leaders across the field.
Under the theme “Lessons, advances, and opportunities in the face of global change,” the ATBC 2021 Meeting will showcase global trends and opportunities emerging from Tropical Biology and Conservation towards restoring, adapting, and mitigating Global Change.
The virtual ATBC 2021 will include plenary sessions, panels, symposia, and poster presentations as well as fun social activities and networking opportunities, among others. Please follow the meeting's updates through the ATBC 2021 website and get ready to participate and contribute to this special event!
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Apply for the 2021 Navjot Sodhi Award |
Are you a passionate graduate student or postdoc from a developing country conducting research in tropical conservation biology?
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 ($500) 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 15th, 2021 using the form available here.
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Apply for the 2021 Seed Research Grant |
Are you a graduate student conducting research in the tropical regions of the world?
The ATBC is pleased to announce the 2021 Seed Research Grant for graduate students. 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 grant proposal here by April 15th, 2021.
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Apply for the ATBC Grant Writing Workshop |
Are you a graduate student planning to apply for the ATBC Seed Research Grant or another grant soon? Do you want to learn some tips to grant writing?
This year the ATBC Capacity Building Committee is hosting a Grant Writing Workshop that aims to provide key tips and recommendations to grant proposal writing. Workshop participants are required to attend two separate sessions, as follows:
Session 1 will be held on March 15th, 2021 at 3-5PM (GMT) and will focus on the basic process of grant writing, from scrutinizing requests of proposals and identifying suitable grants, to developing a research question, understanding the basis of budgeting and writing a compelling proposal. Homework will be assigned to the following session.
Session 2 will be held on March 22nd, 2021 at 3-4PM (GMT) when workshop participants will work in small groups to discuss grant opportunities and drafts of grant proposals prepared by the various participants.
Space in this workshop is limited to 20 participants. Please submit your application by March 10th, 2021 here. Participants will be notified of acceptance by March 12th, 2021.
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Please fill out this very short survey and help shape the Association's activities for 2021! |
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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. Receive a discount if you renew your membership for the next 3 years. Check out our new special rates for postdocs and a list of member benefits. Your support is crucial!!
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