For the first time, ESA captured every plenary session and keynote address on video. These special sessions and deep dives into important research are available for the entire ecological community to view and share! Opening Plenary Keynote All the Variations Matter: Bridging Disciplines and Communities to Study Diversity in Life History and Sexual Behavior Karen Warkentin Scientific Plenary and Awards Ceremony Resilience, Recovery and...
Read MoreInclusivity Presentations on improving diversity within the field, promoting cross-discipline collaboration, and conducting research alongside stakeholders and the public. Sunday, August 11th 8:00 AM Including Citizen Science in Your Research – Working with Citizen Science Data, Volunteers, and More Hannah Webber Workshops, L008 12:00 PM Collective Impact for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity: The “Voltron” Principle George...
Read MoreInvasion Biology Research concerning invasive species – patterns of invasion, keys to their success, their ecological effects, and means of prevention and control. Monday, August 12th 1:50 PM Short-term gains and long-term losses for an east African myrmecophyte, triggered by a biological invasion Patrick D. Milligan Contributed talks, L016 2:30 PM Microbiome warfare: The potential of microbes from invasive alga Sargassum horneri to...
Read MoreFire Research into the causes, patterns, and ecological consequences of fire. Monday, August 12th 2:10 PM Fire frequency, state change and hysteresis in tallgrass prairie Scott L. Collins Contributed talks, M109/110 2:50 PM Biodiversity-function relations disrupted: The role of fire and urbanization disturbances in forest ecosystems of the southeastern United States Jessica A.M. Moore Organized oral sessions, M103 4:20 PM Severe fire...
Read MoreEcological Forecasting Research using large datasets and advanced modeling techniques to predict how ecosystems will function in the face of environmental change. Special emphasis on the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), an NSF-funded network of facilities designed to collect data for this purpose. Monday, August 12th 10:15 AM Biodiversity Data Dialogues Dmitry S. Schigel Special sessions, L011/012 Tuesday, August 13th...
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