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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 4h

Know someone who has promoted access and inclusion in our field? Consider nominating them for the ASN/SSE/SSB IDEA Award! Deadline: November 1. www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 12h

Apply by November 1 to receive funding to travel internationally to attend the 2027 Evolution meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Funds cover registration, travel, meals, and lodging. Learn more: www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

The San Juan coastline. Text: Evolution 2027, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 25-29. Society for the Study of Evolution International Travel Stipends, Deadline: November 1.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

SSE is forming a new committee to develop guidelines and recommendations to reduce SSE’s environmental footprint and support sustainable research practices. Want to get involved? Appy by October 15! www.evolutionsociety.org/news/display...

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Environmental Impacts and Sustainability Committee, Deadline extended: October 15, evolutionsociety.org.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

💬 In the latest Evolution Exchange, SSE President Dr. Gina Baucom talks with Dr. Stacy Krueger-Hadfield and Dr. Daniel Ortiz-Barrientos about doing a PhD or postdoc abroad. www.evolutionsociety.org/news/display... @dortizba.bsky.social @gbaucom.bsky.social

Headshots of Dr. Krueger-Hadfield and Dr. Ortiz-Barrientos. Text: What Nobody Tells You About Doing Your PhD Abroad with Dr. Stacy A. Krueger-Hadfield and Dr. Daniel Ortiz-Barrientos. The Evolution Exchange, a monthly conversation series from the Society for the Study of Evolution.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The SSE Education and Outreach Committee is seeking speakers for the Evolution 2027 Education and Outreach Symposium titled “Evolution in a Changing World.” Nominations are due November 1! Learn more: www.evolutionsociety.org/news/display...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nominations now open for the ASN/SSE/SSB IDEA Award! This award recognizes a person or group at any career stage who has strengthened the ecology and evolutionary biology community by promoting access and inclusion in our fields. Deadline: November 1. www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

A glowing lightbulb. Text: American Society of Naturalists, Society for the Study of Evolution, Society of Systematic Biologists, IDEA Award, Nominations due November 1.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Applications are now open for the International Travel Stipends to attend the 2027 Evolution meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Funds cover registration, travel, meals, and lodging. Submit your application by November 1st! www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci... @evolmtg.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The deadline to apply for the new Environmental Impacts and Sustainability Committee has been extended to 10/15! This committee will develop guidelines and recommendations to reduce SSE's environmental footprint & support sustainable research practices. www.evolutionsociety.org/news/display...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Nominations are due Wednesday for the SSE Lifetime Achievement Award! The initial nomination form is brief; full nomination packages will be requested for select nominees. Learn more: www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

Background image: A gold trophy on a table scattered with gold star confetti. Text: Society for the Study of Evolution, Lifetime Achievement Award, Nominations due September 30.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The application to join the SSE Access, Inclusion, and Community Committee has been extended to September 30! Joining a committee is a great way to get more involved with SSE and make a positive impact on the community. www.evolutionsociety.org/news/display...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Want to be featured in an upcoming Evolution Exchange interview? We are seeking two to four new faculty members to talk with host Dr. Gina Baucom about their careers and current positions. Nominate yourself or someone else by September 30! forms.gle/tnpK6NYwJZGG...

Text: The Evolution Exchange, a monthly conversation series from the Society for the Study of Evolution. Be our next guest! Nominations due 9/30.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Just a couple weeks left to submit your short nominations for the SSE Lifetime Achievement Award! This prize recognizes contributions to the field through research, mentorship, outreach, and/or other service. Deadline: Sept. 30! www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Applications are now open for the International Travel Stipends to attend #Evol2027! Funds cover registration, travel, meals, and lodging. The application deadline is earlier this year: November 1st! www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci... @evolmtg.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Don’t miss your chance to apply to join the SSE Graduate Student Advisory Committee! GSAC represents student and postdoc interests to the SSE Council and facilitates interactions among students, postdocs, and mentors. Deadline: Sept. 15! shorturl.at/PfMJn @ssegrad.bsky.social

The 2026 GSAC members at the Evolution meeting.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The SSE AIC Committee has extended their application deadline! The AICC’s mission is to promote an inclusive environment to enhance the field of evolutionary biology and foster the career of its developing scientists. Apply by Sept. 30! awards.evolutionsociety.org/awards/award...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Nominations are due Sept. 30 for the Lifetime Achievement Award! This prize recognizes contributions of research, mentorship, outreach, and/or other service to the evolutionary biology community. Nominate yourself or someone else today! www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

💬 In the latest Evolution Exchange, SSE President Dr. Gina Baucom talks with Dr. Morteza Mahmoudi and Dr. Aaron Roussell about academic bullying, harassment, and the limits of academic freedom. www.evolutionsociety.org/the-evolutio...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Nominations are due September 30 for the SSE Lifetime Achievement Award! The initial nomination form is brief; full nomination packages will be requested for select nominees. Learn more: www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📢 Now seeking applications! The SSE Access, Inclusion, and Community Committee promotes an inclusive environment to enhance the field of evolutionary biology and foster the career of its developing scientists - including events at Evolution! Apply by 8/21. evolutionsociety.org/news/display...

Attendees of the International Mixer at Evolution 2026 enjoy food and drinks around a table.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📢 Applications now open! The Education and Outreach Committee runs the Undergraduate Community at Evolution program, the T. H. Huxley Award, the Small Grants Program for Local and Regional Outreach, and the Education Symposium. Apply by 8/21 to join this work! evolutionsociety.org/news/display...

A UCE student with their poster at Evolution 2026.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Apply now! The International Committee seeks to foster international relationships between evolution societies with a focus on students and early-career scientists. The committee reviews travel and event grants, and plans events for #Evol2027. Apply by Aug. 21! evolutionsociety.org/news/display...

International Travel Stipend recipient Buddhabhushan Salve with his poster at the Evolution 2026 meeting.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📢 Now seeking applications! The SSE Public Policy committee advises Council on issues of science and public policy and monitors changes to policies and laws that impact evolution as a field, the support of scientific research, and/or the research of SSE members. evolutionsociety.org/news/display...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award! This prize recognizes contributions to the field through research, mentorship, outreach, and/or other service to the evolutionary biology community. Submit your nomination today! www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

💬 In the latest Evolution Exchange, SSE President Dr. Gina Baucom talks with @journal-evo.bsky.social Editor in Chief Dr. Jason Wolf about his role, the success of the journal, and the benefits of publishing in society journals. www.evolutionsociety.org/the-evolutio...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We are pleased to recognize two Honorable Mentions for this award, Savanna Brown and Gabrielle Welsh! www.evolutionsociety.org/index.php?mo... @gwelsh.bsky.social

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution, W. D. Hamilton Award Honorable Mentions, Savanna Brown, Morphological marvels: Evolutionary origins and developmental repatterning of the treehopper helmet, Gabrielle Welsh, How parasitoids and relaxed preferences facilitate the evolution of novel signals in a rapidly evolving field cricket.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Congratulations to this year’s Hamilton Award winner, Princeton Vaughn! @princetonvaughn.bsky.social www.evolutionsociety.org/index.php?mo...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

💬 In the latest Evolution Exchange, SSE President Dr. Gina Baucom talks with Dr. Andrea Betancourt and Dr. Gideon Bradburd about how to train PhD students for careers outside of academia. www.evolutionsociety.org/the-evolutio... @gbradburd.bsky.social

Text: Training PhDs for Non-Academic Careers in E&E wit Dr. Andrea Betancourt and Dr. Gideon Bradburd. The Evolution Exchange, a monthly conversation series from the Society for the Study of Evolution. Headshots of Andrea and Gideon.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Thank you to all the virtual #Evol2026 attendees and presenters! Miss a session you wanted to see? Recordings will be available on the online platform until June 20th, and will also be posted on YouTube. Sign in to the platform to see what you missed: www.evolutionmeetings.org/virtual-prog...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Want to learn how to write an effective science op-ed for your local news outlet? Sign up for this full-day, hands-on workshop at #Evol2026 in Cleveland on June 20th! Spots are limited - log in today to your meeting registration portal to add it to your registration.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This Friday at virtual #Evol2026, hear from the ASN/SSE/SSB IDEA Award winner Maurine Neiman on "Evolution in Practice: Supporting and Empowering Science and Scientists." Tune in at 8 am Eastern (12 pm UTC)! @maurineneiman.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Virtual #Evol2026 begins this Wednesday! SSE members in India, Brazil, and 152 countries around the globe can receive free virtual meeting registration - request your discount code today! www.evolutionsociety.org/index.php?mo...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Don't miss the virtual Research Synthesis Working Group's symposium at #Evol2026 this week! The symposium is in two sessions across Thursday and Friday. Topic: "Cross disciplinary approaches for understanding budding speciation"

Text: Virtual Evolution 2026, Society for the Study of Evolution, Research Synthesis Working Group Symposium, Cross disciplinary approaches for understanding budding speciation. Session 1: May 21, 6:30 PM EDT, Session 2: May 22, 9:00 AM EDT.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Attending virtual #Evol2026? Don't miss our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award plenary from Dr. Naomi Pierce on Thursday at 5:30 pm EDT (9:30 pm UTC), "Wings and wavelengths"!

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Want to learn how to better support your grad students who are interested in careers beyond academia? Check out the Diverse Careers workshop for PIs this Thursday at 12:30 PM Eastern (4:30 UTC) at virtual #Evol2026!

Text: Virtual Evolution 2026, Society for the Study of Evolution, Diverse Careers Workshop, Six things you can do to support your career-curious grad student, Diverse Careers Workshop for PIs, May 21, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EDT.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Join us at virtual #Evol2026 this Friday to hear from the finalists for the SSE Hamilton Award for Outstanding Student Presentation! This symposium is in 3 sessions starting at 11 am Eastern.

Text: Virtual Evolution 2026 Society for the Study of Evolution Hamilton Award Symposium, Friday, May 22 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern (GMT-4).

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Which career is right for you? Find out in this Diverse Careers Workshop at virtual #Evol2026! This Wednesday at 10 am Eastern.

Text: Virtual Evolution 2026 Society for the Study of Evolution Diverse Careers Workshop, Which Career is Right for You? Diverse Careers Workshop for Students and Postdocs, May 20, 10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Don't miss this year's SSE Presidential Symposium at virtual #Evol2026! Tune in at 9:00 am Eastern (13:00 UTC) on Thursday to hear talks, and then stay for the workshop!

Headshots of Prothama Manna, Mohamed Noor, Ruth Shaw, Joseph Graves, Scott Edwards, Emily Josephs, and Alison Davis Rabosky. Text: SSE Presidential Symposium

Text: Virtual Evolution 2026 Society for the Study of Evolution Presidential Symposium, Navigating Uncertainty: Individual Resilience and Collective Action in Evolutionary Biology, May 21, 2026, Talks and Q&A: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT, Workshop: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Don't miss the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award talk from Dr. Sam Scheiner at virtual #Evol2026 this Thursday! Tune in at 8 am Eastern (12 pm UTC).

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Interested in advocating for science? Don't miss the Public Policy panel discussion at virtual #Evol2026 this Wednesday!

Text: Virtual Evolution 2026, Society for the Study of Evolution Public Policy Panel, How can scientists inform and shape public policy? A panel discussion. Wednesday, May 20, 2:45-4:30 PM EDT.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Attending Evolution? Don't miss Jan Laine and Amor II Damatac presenting their work in the SSE Presidents' Award plenaries Wednesday morning at the start of virtual #Evol2026! Free for all virtual and in person attendees. www.evolutionmeetings.org/virtual-prog...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Donate today to help support graduate students through our Graduate Research Excellence Grants program! These awards provide not only funds for impactful research but also a boost for students just starting their careers. www.gofundme.com/f/support-st...

Daniel Vásquez-Restrepo holding crocodile hatchlings at night. Text: "That encouragement, that sense that someone believes in your science, can make all the difference for a young researcher." Daniel Vásquez-Restrepo, 2025 GREGs.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

One week left to submit your proposal for the Graduate Research Excellence Grants! Please contact communications@evolutionsociety.org with any questions about eligibility, formatting, or how to apply. Submit early to avoid the last-minute rush! www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

SSE is raising funds to support more students through our Graduate Research Excellence Grants program! These awards provide not only funds for impactful research but also a boost for students just starting their careers. Donate today and help us reach our goal! www.gofundme.com/f/support-st...

Olivia Weaver holding up a sample in the lab. Text: "This support has empowered me to enthusiastically push through experimental obstacles and to pursue opportunities I would not have felt worthy of otherwise." Olivia Weaver, 2025 GREG recipient.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Proposals are due soon for the Graduate Research Excellence Grants! This year the R. C. Lewontin Early Award and Rosemary Grant Advanced Award are both due on May 18. Be sure to review the application instructions and apply soon! www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

S. Gangothri in the field. Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Graduate Research Excellence Grants, Apply by May 18, 2026.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Registration for virtual #Evol2026 on May 20-22 is free for SSE members in 152 locations around the world! Check if you’re eligible and request your discount code on our website: www.evolutionsociety.org/index.php?mo...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Huxley Award recipient, Matheus Januario Lopes de Sousa, for the educational resource: “evolved: an open-source R package designed for graduate and advanced undergraduate instruction in evolutionary biology”! Read more: shorturl.at/1ZdFE@mjanua...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2026 SSE Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Samuel M. Scheiner! Read more about his work as a researcher and NSF Program Officer, as well as his service to the biology community: www.evolutionsociety.org/society-awar...

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We are pleased to recognize two Honorable Mentions for the SSE Presidents’ Award this year: Skylar Berardi and Miles Roberts for their papers in Evolution Letters! shorturl.at/CpcoY @evolletters.bsky.social

Text: Society for the Study of Evolution, SSE Presidents' Award Honorable Mentions: Skylar Berardi, Drosophila melanogaster pigmentation demonstrates adaptive phenotypic parallelism over multiple spatiotemporal scales, Miles Roberts, k-mer-based diversity scales with population size proxies more than nucleotide diversity in a meta-analysis of 98 plant species.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Congratulations to the two winners of this year’s SSE Presidents’ Award for Outstanding Dissertation Paper, Amor Damatac II and Jan Laine! Each will present their work in award talks at virtual #Evol2026! shorturl.at/RnoBQ @journal-evo.bsky.social @evolletters.bsky.social @amordamatac.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

💬 In the latest Evolution Exchange, SSE President Dr. Gina Baucom talks with Dr. Claire Horner-Devine (Counterspace Consulting) about what career coaching is and how it can help academics: www.evolutionsociety.org/the-evolutio... @chdcoaching.bsky.social @gbaucom.bsky.social

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