Fieldtrip throwback during #ESA26: a very hot, very fun day exploring Red Butte Canyon in SLC ☀️🌳! Huge thanks to our fantastic guides, Sarah Hinners, Nicole Smeeding, Alison Dernbach and Austin Green, for sharing their knowledge 👏
📣 Southwest Chapter Mixer is 6:30PM tonight at Bewilder Brewing! Come and connect with ecologists working in arid and semi-arid ecosystems! Looking forward to seeing everyone there 🌭🍺
Looking for the Southwest Chapter at ESA 2026? You can find us at our table in the exhibit hall or at one of our events! We have an organized oral session, a business mixer and a career central event. We are excited to see everyone in Salt Lake City! 🎍
⏰5 days left to apply for Travel Award for #ESA26 in SLC!
2026 Southwest Ecologist Travel Award is open! 🌵
We will award $550 each to 4 early-career ecologists presenting research related to ecosystems of the Southwestern US or northern Mexico at the 2026 ESA Annual Meeting
Apply by June 14, 2026: forms.gle/TjMaY6T7GQt6pw2r5
ESA Southwestern Chapt retweeted
Looking to make a very special difference at #ESA2026? Our award-winning @ESA_SEEDS program seeks mentors to help undergrad students navigate the Annual Meeting and get a great start in their ecology careers. Learn more and apply by June 29! esa.org/seeds/meetings/annua…
ALT a flyer detailing the requirements of the SEEDS meeting mentor program -- click through for full information and to register
2026 Southwest Ecologist Travel Award is open! 🌵
We will award $550 each to 4 early-career ecologists presenting research related to ecosystems of the Southwestern US or northern Mexico at the 2026 ESA Annual Meeting
Apply by June 14, 2026: forms.gle/TjMaY6T7GQt6pw2r5
Required materials:
A copy of the abstract accepted for a presentation or talk.
A one-paragraph statement about the impact of the presented work to your field and relevance to ecosystems of the SW.
A one-paragraph statement explaining why you are applying for this award.
Voting is now open for the ESA Southwestern Chapter 2026–2027 officer positions!👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
We are also still seeking nominations for Event Coordinator and Social Media Manager, please consider nominating yourself or a colleague!
Only 3 days left to nominate yourself or a colleague for ESA Southwestern Chapter officer positions!📢
Open roles: Chair, Co-chair, Council Rep, Student Rep, Event Coordinator, Webmaster/Social Media Manager
No prior Chapter/Section experience needed
ESA Southwestern Chapter is seeking nominations for 2026-2027 positions!📢 No prior Chapter/Section experience needed - just an interest in Southwest ecosystems, academic service, outreach, and community building. Current officers are eligible for re-election.
Open roles: Chair, Co-chair, Council Rep, Student Rep, Event Coordinator, and Webmaster/Social Media Manager.
Role descriptions and Chapter information are available here👇:
esa.org/southwest/by-laws-of…
Interested or know someone who might be a good fit?🤔
Please send questions or nominations to [email protected] by May 21, 2026, including the position of interest.
We look forward to working with you! 🌳
ESA Southwestern Chapt retweeted
ICYMI: Our EEE Scholars program advances the careers of early- and mid-ecologists whose research & service enhance access & participation in the ecological sciences. Peer support, dedicated presentation & honors, & a $5,000 award! Applications due May 7: esa.org/about/community-in-e…
ESA Southwestern Chapt retweeted
New on the ESA Career Center:
*Natural Areas Program Manager @waDNR
*Researcher/Educator, The Nature Institute
*Visiting Asst Prof of Enviro Studies @amherstcollege
*Asst or Assoc Prof @UMCES Chesapeake Bio Lab
These & more ready for your application! esacareercenter.org/jobs/
ALT A natural resources scientist reviews plant species in a sunny field
ALT An evolutionary researcher examines a soil sample under a microscope
ALT A professor writes notes on a whiteboard during a graduate symposium
ESA Southwestern Chapt retweeted
The UGS is hiring a full-time Geologic Mapper! This permanent role focuses on STATEMAP projects in the Great Basin, covering stratigraphy, structure, and igneous rocks. Build your career mapping Utah’s unique landscape. Apply by 5/3/2026: ow.ly/egrt50YIgpS
ESA Southwestern Chapt retweeted
UPDATE: March brings spring flowers and an update from NCEI’s Monthly U.S. Temperature and Precipitation Analysis. 🥵 This was the warmest March on record for the contiguous U.S. Learn more. bit.ly/USClimate202603
ALT Map of the U.S. showing the maximum temperature monthly records in March 2026 with gradients of beige (least warm) to dark pink (most warm) to designate the total number of days that set monthly records.
ALT Map of the U.S. showing temperature percentiles for March 2026 with warmer areas in gradients of red and cooler areas in gradients of blue.
ALT Map of the U.S. showing locations of notable weather and climate events in March 2026 with text describing each event and title at top stating “Notable Weather and Climate Events: March 2026”.
ESA Southwestern Chapt retweeted
Reminder! Today at 2:00 Eastern, the most far-ranging and engaging series in scientific career exploration returns.
Join us next week for the April installment in our highly popular series on career exploration in ecology with Aanu Busari & @commnatural!
esa.zoom.us/webinar/register…
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ESA Southwestern Chapt retweeted
NEW Webinar! Join us Wednesday, April 15th! - mailchi.mp/nau/webinarfeb202…
