ESA members know the incredible value -- well over $1,000 -- of being a member of the Society. If you haven't joined us yet for 2019 (https://www.esa.org/join), here are just a few reasons why you should:
Discounted Registration for the Annual Meeting: Great things happen when thousands of ecologists gather for five days of science, training, learning, networking and celebrating our best -- as an ESA member, you'll enjoy substantial registration savings. https://www.esa.org/louisville The Best Journals in Ecology: All six of ESA's journals are completely free for members to access online. Plus, Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment arrives by mail every month. https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ Substantial Publishing Grants: When members publish in an ESA journal, it's practically for free -- Society members receive a $1,100+ page charge grant each year of their membership. Career Development: Attending the Annual Meeting can mean going from a symposium to the ESA Career Fair, getting involved in sessions on leadership and inclusion, joining a data visualization workshop and wrapping up with a mentoring session within your section. And that's just one example -- ESA also hosts a unique certification program and supports professional development in person and online, as well as offering numerous opportunities to volunteer in the governance and leadership of the Society. Networking and Advancement: No matter your profession, specialty or discipline, ESA's structure creates opportunities for you to connect with like-minded people and develop leadership and teamwork skills. Our sections and chapters are just the beginning -- volunteering on committees and task forces, or just connecting with others in your field are among the other opportunities to network and develop your resume. https://www.esa.org/esa/about/chapters-and-sections/ https://www.esa.org/esa/membership-services/get-involved/ Save on Certification: Being certified by ESA can be a big boost to your career, and being an ESA member means a big discount on that certification. https://www.esa.org/certification/ Awards and Recognition: ESA is proud to extend awards and fellowships to the best of the best in practicing and teaching ecology, and advancing the science and its people in it. https://www.esa.org/esa/about/esa-awards/ and The Largest Community of Ecologists in the World: Don't miss out on your chance to connect with thousands of scientists, researchers, decisionmakers, policy managers, educators and practitioners who are dedicated to understanding life on earth and supporting the science of ecology. We even launched our own online community, ECO, to make collaborative work online easier for ESA members! Don't miss out on this incredible value! http://community.esa.org https://www.esa.org/join If you join for 2019 today, your benefits begin immediately -- that's almost two free months of access and service!
