The Society of Systematic Biologists
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The social media home of the Society of Systematic Biologists. Keep on top of SSB announcements here!
Consider becoming Editor in Chief for the BSSB! This innovative journal has a strong foundation and enormous potential --come help make it happen!
The Society of Systematic Biologists@systbiol.bsky.social · 3w agoThe Society of Systematic Biologists is looking for a new editor for the Bulletin! The Bulletin of the Society of Systematic Biologists is the Society’s diamond OA journal. Are you interested? Or know someone who might be? See 👇 www.systbio.org/eicbssb.htm
A great opportunity to help shape the publishing landscape and make high-quality systematics research more visible!
The Society of Systematic Biologists@systbiol.bsky.social · 3w agoThe Society of Systematic Biologists is looking for a new editor for the Bulletin! The Bulletin of the Society of Systematic Biologists is the Society’s diamond OA journal. Are you interested? Or know someone who might be? See 👇 www.systbio.org/eicbssb.htm
The Society of Systematic Biologists is looking for a new editor for the Bulletin! The Bulletin of the Society of Systematic Biologists is the Society’s diamond OA journal. Are you interested? Or know someone who might be? See 👇 www.systbio.org/eicbssb.htm
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The @systbiol.bsky.social Mentorship Program is looking for a few more faculty/curators/etc. to help mentor the next generation of systematic biologists. Great way to meet new people and build community, and only takes ~1 hour per month. Link: forms.gle/1daBQbswoFqj... Please share!
Michael Landis@landismj.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe @systbiol.bsky.social Mentorship Program is back for 2026-2027! The program pairs off mentees with mentors based on shared interests in systematics and biodiversity research. Low effort, high reward! 12 virtual monthly meetings. More info: www.systbio.org/mentorship-p... Apply by June 12th!
Not at #evol2026? You can still sign up for our mentor match program Grad student looking for more mentorship? ✅ Faculty looking to give back? ✅ Pre-tenure faculty looking for a senior mentor? ✅ www.systbio.org/mentorship-p...
Mentorship Program
Last updated May June 1, 2026
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The Society of Systematic Biologists@systbiol.bsky.social · last mo.#evol2026 is almost over, but you have one more chance to come socialize with your friends in the Society. Come to the Early Career Mixer! The goal of this event is to welcome our early career members into the society with food, coffee and fellowship. All career stages welcome! Room 20, 3:45 PM
#evol2026 is almost over, but you have one more chance to come socialize with your friends in the Society. Come to the Early Career Mixer! The goal of this event is to welcome our early career members into the society with food, coffee and fellowship. All career stages welcome! Room 20, 3:45 PM
I loved this talk by @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social ! I learned so much about bum-breathing odonates! It has been a joy and honor to work with Jessica on SSB council. I can’t wait to see what’s next for her and the Ware Lab!
The Society of Systematic Biologists@systbiol.bsky.social · last mo.And the main event, Dr. Jessica Ware Generations: Insect Evolution The final presidential address of #evol2026
If you felt spurred to action by this morning’s inspiring Past Presidential Address, the folks on the Public Policy Committee can help you get started
Evolution Meetings@evolmtg.bsky.social · last mo.don't forget to check out exhibitor booths!
And the main event, Dr. Jessica Ware Generations: Insect Evolution The final presidential address of #evol2026
Dr. Heath providing some ways you as members can comment on current federal scientific actions that impact our science. At the meeting? Head over to the public policy table in the poster area for help working on a comment #evol2026
Up next: the Publisher’s Award. These awards acknowledge excellent papers from early career researchers. Winners: Sarah Swiston and Kate Truman Find the papers on our website: www.systbio.org/publishers-a...
SSB Prez Tracy Heath announcing awards! 2026 Ernst Mayr Award goes to Dr. Rowan French for the talk Function and macroevolution of exaggerated male antennae in longhorned beetles Watch the Mayr talks from virtual #evol2026 on YouTube: youtu.be/QMiKMC9ctjw?...
Day two of #evol2026 is a wrap! Tomorrow starts at 8 am with the Past Presidential Address and continues with our society symposium and happy hour Get ready!
Reminder, applications for the next round of the SSB mentor match are due July 12! Are you at #evol2026? Come find an SSB council member if you have questions about the program.
Michael Landis@landismj.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe @systbiol.bsky.social Mentorship Program is back for 2026-2027! The program pairs off mentees with mentors based on shared interests in systematics and biodiversity research. Low effort, high reward! 12 virtual monthly meetings. More info: www.systbio.org/mentorship-p... Apply by June 12th!
We have a Society event cheat sheet on the website - keep it book marked as it will update with any late-breaking activities We may have added a special event for Tuesday night at Masthead Brewing to the schedule ... www.systbio.org/evolution-20...
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The Society of Systematic Biologists@systbiol.bsky.social · 2mo agoGreat advice from Brian. Don’t forget our Member’s Meeting at 12:45 Today in 25B! Member’s meetings are your chance to speak to leadership and provide input on the direction and activities of the society. All members of all career stages welcome!
Great advice from Brian. Don’t forget our Member’s Meeting at 12:45 Today in 25B! Member’s meetings are your chance to speak to leadership and provide input on the direction and activities of the society. All members of all career stages welcome!
Becky Fuller at the ASN presidential talk beating the drum for the benefits of publishing in society journals. I have to agree
#evol2026 starting up tomorrow! We’ve got your cheat sheet of Society events here: www.systbio.org/evolution-20... The app and online program have all the on-site information, including registration desk hours, safety officer, and speaker ready room info.
We can't wait to see everyone in Cleveland in a couple of days! You can find the schedule here and the QR code to download the app: www.evolutionmeetings.org/program.html
Program
The 2026 Virtual Event has concluded. Recorded talks will be available shortly via YouTube.
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SSB members should have received an email on this today Don't forget to attend the Members Meeting June 21 at 12:45 PM in Room 25B at #evol2026. Tell the Society what activities, initiatives, and work are important to you.
Gina Baucom@gbaucom.bsky.social · 2mo ago🚨SSE members: check your inbox!🚨 SSE has sent an important email regarding the OMB's proposed overhaul of federal grant regulations--changes that could affect peer review, publishing, conferences, professional societies, international collaborations, and more. @sse-evolution.bsky.social
Did you miss Virtual #evol2026 last week? Have no fear! You can catch the Mayr presentations on YouTube Part One: youtu.be/GSZz7fqlxn4?... Part Two: youtu.be/QMiKMC9ctjw?...
Virtual Evolution 2026: SSB Ernst Mayr Award Symposium Session I
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Our #evol2026 cheatsheet is live, coinciding with the program release. Your one-stop shop for all the Society events during the meeting. Bookmark it and check back often in case of updates! www.systbio.org/evolution-20...
The @systbiol.bsky.social Mentorship Program is back for 2026-2027! The program pairs off mentees with mentors based on shared interests in systematics and biodiversity research. Low effort, high reward! 12 virtual monthly meetings. More info: www.systbio.org/mentorship-p... Apply by June 12th!
Mentorship Program
Last updated May 14, 2025
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I'm very grateful to @sse-evolution.bsky.social @asn-amnat.bsky.social & @systbiol.bsky.social for this award and opportunity to share. 🙏
Dr. K. Lotterhos@drk-lo.bsky.social · 2mo agoFor those of you registered for Evolution, I highly recommend watching the video for @maurineneiman.bsky.social IDEA award seminar. It's an amazing story of overcoming obstacles and creating opportunities for others.
Session 2 of this SSE-sponsored symposium starting now! Access all virtual #Evol2026 events here: www.evolutionmeetings.org/virtual-prog...
Society for the Study of Evolution@sse-evolution.bsky.social · 3mo agoDon't miss the virtual Research Synthesis Working Group's symposium at #Evol2026 this week! The symposium is in two sessions across Thursday and Friday. Topic: "Cross disciplinary approaches for understanding budding speciation"
It’s Mayr Day! Starting at 1:30 US EST, tune in to watch our student research award talks! Registered attendees can access the platform below. Can’t make it? We’ll let you know when the talks post to YouTube. www.evolutionmeetings.org/virtual-prog...
Virtual Program
Please use the link below to access the virtual program in advance of the conference, as well as the Zoom Event link where the event will be held. NOTE: Access to the Zoom event is only for paid...
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Starting now! Access the virtual meeting here: www.evolutionmeetings.org/virtual-prog... #Evol2026
Virtual Program
Please use the link below to access the virtual program in advance of the conference, as well as the Zoom Event link where the event will be held. NOTE: Access to the Zoom event is only for paid...
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Society for the Study of Evolution@sse-evolution.bsky.social · 3mo agoDon't miss this year's SSE Presidential Symposium at virtual #Evol2026! Tune in at 9:00 am Eastern (13:00 UTC) on Thursday to hear talks, and then stay for the workshop!
Excited to share that we’ll be hosting a #symposium on #budding #speciation at this year’s virtual @evolmtg.bsky.social ( thread 🧵 1/12)
Our #evol2026 Meeting Hub is live! Check this space for continued updates about SSB happenings and special events at #evol2026 First up: T-48 hours to Mayr Session One! www.systbio.org/evolution-20...