Ethnobiological News & Announcements

2011 Recipient of the Best Ethnobiology Poster Award

Congratulations to Michel Rapinksi, recipient of the 2011 Best Ethnobiology Poster Award!

2011  RAPINSKI, Michel (Institut de Recherche en Biologie Végétale,Québec) and Rui LILIN (University of Ottawa). Geographical Variations in the Phytochemical Profiles of Cree Anti diabetic Medicines. [Abstract]

2011 Recipient of the Barbara Lawrence Award

Congratulations to Paul Szpak, recipient of the 2011 Barbara Lawrence Award!

35th Annual Meeting, Denver Botanic Gardens, April 11–14, 2012. "Conservation and Communities"

SoE 2012 Conference logoThe Society of Ethnobiology invites papers for our 2012 conference "Conservation and Communities" to be held April 11–14, 2012, at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Colorado. This year's conference theme explores the importance and power of linking conservation efforts to communities.
 
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Undergraduate Ethnobiologist Award Goes to Alex McAlvay

The Society of Ethnobiology is pleased to announce that Alex McAlvay is the first recipient of our "Undergraduate Ethnobiologist Award".  Alex is a senior biological anthropology student at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. His chief interests are in evolutionary medicine and nutrition. Among other accomplishments, Alex has undertaken several projects related to indigenous diet, especially in the Cascadia region of the NW US, including establishing a native plant demonstration garden at Mercer Island Library.

Distinguished Ethnobiologist Award Recognizes Dr. Richard Ford

The Society of Ethnobiology is pleased to announce that Dr. Richard Ford is the first recipient of our "Distinguished Ethnobiologist Award".  Dr. Ford's long history of mentorship and scholarship exceeds the criteria of the award: to honour an ethnobiologist who has made outstanding contributions to the discipline of ethnobiology and to our Society.

Join an Online Discussion of Cultural Perspectives on Biodiversity

The University of Otago and New Zealand Ecological Society warmly invites members of the Society of Ethnobiology to join an online discussion of cultural approaches to biodiversity research and management. Eight propositions for debate were proposed by New Zealand ecologists, but most have relevance to ethnobiology and science partnerships throughout the world.

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