American Society of Naturalists

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.

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Nominations for the Distinguished Naturalist Award

Nominations for the Distinguished Naturalist Award

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The ASN Distinguished Naturalist Award is given to an active investigator in mid-career who has made significant contributions to the knowledge of a particular ecosystem or group of organisms. Nominations for the 2024 award are due January 15, 2024

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Why I Am a Naturalist

Erol Akçay

Erol Akçay

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  • Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania
  • Associate Editor, American Naturalist