A membership society whose goal is to advance and to diffuse knowledge of organic evolution and other broad biological principles so as to enhance the conceptual unification of the biological sciences.
The ASN Diversity Committee aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusiveness to enhance the study of evolution, ecology, and behavior. A diverse and inclusive ASN will foster innovation, creativity, and inclusion at all professional levels.
The fields of evolution, ecology, and behavior study diversity. The ASN Diversity committee’s goal is to celebrate and foster the inclusion of all social, racial, and economic groups in the society. Our goal is to promote the advancement of the study of ecology, evolution, and behavior among underrepresented groups by fomenting the inclusion and retention of individuals of all identity groups at all professional levels.
Our guiding principles are:
The American Society of Naturalists (ASN) is dedicated to promoting a broader understanding of ecology, evolution, behavior, and their related subfields. We encourage the professional development of our members and support increasing participation and access. At the scientific core of the evolution and ecology fields are value for and appreciation of biological diversity and, reflective of this, we welcome, support, and celebrate the diversity of our members. We are sensitive to the ways that diversity changes and grows in modern society and acknowledge that diversity principles change through time. As a professional society we promote equity, inclusion, and diversity at all levels, and we encourage participation by individuals of all groups. We encourage an inclusive, supportive, and impartial work space free from sexual harassment, bigotry, or violence of any kind. We aim to promote ethical and inclusive practices during the conduct of research, specifically in regards to the use of cultural resources and professional and safe conduct during field work. Finally, we strive to facilitate the effective communication of evolutionary principles to the public to foster a broader understanding of evolutionary biology, biological diversity, and cultural inclusion.
The ASN DC would like to hear from you. Please use this Google form to make suggestions, generate ideas, or provide feedback. The ASN DC is also looking for volunteers who would like to help on specific DEI issues; you can also use this form to sign up. If you live in a location with limited access to Google forms, please send your comments to asndiversity@gmail.com