SEB Student Committee members Alexander R. O’Neill and Santosh K. Rana recently published a review of ethnobiological knowledge in the Eastern Himalayas. Focusing on the northeast Indian state of Sikkim, a former Buddhist kingdom, they found that over 1,100 species of animals, plants, and fungi have written ethnobiological records in the region. The majority of... Continue Reading →
The Morton Arboretum is recruiting applicants for 2018 summer undergraduate fellowships, which runs for 10 weeks and covers housing and a generous stipend. Each fellow works closely under one scientist. Morton Arboretum scientists cover a broad range of topics: basic tree biology, forest ecology, arboriculture, biomechanics, root biology, soil science, population biology, genetics, phylogenetics, systematics, conservation... Continue Reading →
There are some excellent opportunities to live and work in Washington, D.C. this Summer in the field of landscape architecture and horticulture. These internships are not about the work experience alone, and can serve as an unparalleled networking opportunity. Please see the links below: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487544500 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487545100
Written by Aja Grande, SEB Undergraduate Ambassador Every expedition stems from a question, a wonder about the lush and uncharted. Just two months into winter after the election of Trump, the task to unite the biological with the social sciences seemed necessary, yet somewhat of an enigma. Who would dare to start an anomalous group... Continue Reading →
Written by Joe Modzelewski, SEB Undergraduate Ambassador I had the privilege this past June to work with Fauna Forever in Peru, primarily concentrating in the field of ethnobotany and medicinal plants. Fauna Forever was founded , and is currently headed, by Dr. Chris Kirby. For the past twenty years, Fauna Forever, based out of the... Continue Reading →
One of the most exciting things about SEB 2017 (Bragança, Portugal) was the opportunity to network with other ethnobotanists. Whether new to the field or veterans, from Europe or distant islands, everyone at the meeting had valuable experiences and perspectives to share. Many students expressed interest in developing a toolkit of ethical guidelines and ideas... Continue Reading →
Dear SEB Student Members, Hello, my name is Alexander O’Neill and I am the current President of the SEB Student Committee. I wanted to draw your attention to a new position available at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (IB-UNAM). Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, or ideas as we begin... Continue Reading →
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