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This site provides news on the activities of the Society for Conservation Biology’s North America Section (SCBNA).
SCBNA and its 3,000 members work to advance conservation science and practice in North America.
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Summer Skill-Building Series
We are excited to share our Summer Skill-Building Series recordings on our YouTube Channel!
Even if you were unable to attend, you can still learn a few skills with our recordings 📝
Remaining sessions will be added within the next few weeks!
New Board Members
SCB North America is proud to introduce your new board members!
We are so excited to have them on board to help us make our community an even better place for everyone interested in conservation biology.
Announcing: Official Logo & Palette for NACCB 2024
Thoughtfully designed by Sage Paul, a Coast Salish Artist, a beautiful narrative behind the inspiration of our logo has been created to take you on a journey – From Summit to Sea.
Check out more of our wonderful artist’s work here: https://sageowl.ca
Welcome our New Director of Operations and Programs!
Learn a bit more about Bernie:
Bernie’s background includes research in developmental ecology and amphibian conservation and positions in non-profit leadership, community outreach, and science education. Before joining SCBNA, Bernie served as the Director of Science Outreach at Edgewood College in Madison, WI, where he led the development and implementation of community-based science education programs for underrepresented communities across the state. He is also a current Board Member of the Urban Learning Collaborative, a Milwaukee-based non-profit aimed at training the next generation of K-12 educators. Bernie is passionate about connecting scientists with community leaders, grassroots organizations, and students of all ages through his role at SCBNA, all in an effort to protect our natural world. Bernie received a B.S. in Biology from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, and an M.S. in Biology from Washington State University. He lives and works in Milwaukee, WI, with his wife, Alexandra, and their cat, Zuri.
We are so excited for this new step and wish Megan Keville, our former director, all the best in her new role!
Join the SCBNA Board! Call for Nominations Now Open
Congratulations to SCBNA’s new President-Elect: Becky Hufft!
Save the Date! NACCB 2024 in Vancouver, BC: June 23-28, 2024
SCBNA Student Affairs Committee Presents: Ask-An-Academic – A Two-Part Virtual Panel Discussion Series
SCB North America Board Special Election
The North America Section of the Society for Conservation Biology is excited to announce the start of its 2022 Board Special Election for the President Elect position! The election ballot will close on Monday, November 7th.
The President Elect position is a critical role on the SCBNA Board, as the first in the ‘President-series’ – a 6-year total commitment: 2 as President-Elect, 2 as President, 2 as Past-President. The President-Elect serves on the Executive Committee of the SCBNA Board, chairs the Conference Committee, and provides support for the President, including filling in as needed.
Even though there is only one excellent candidate running for President Elect, we still need SCBNA members to vote! Thank you for voting in this important election!
It’s easy to cast your ballot:
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Learn more about the President Elect Candidate:
Rebecca Hufft, PhD
Board Position: President-elect
Dr. Hufft is the Associate Director of Applied Conservation at Denver Botanic Gardens, where she has overseen plant conservation projects since 2011. Prior to coming to the Gardens, she received her doctorate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz, conducted a postdoctoral fellowship at Colorado State University, and served as a Senior Supervising Scientist at the National Ecological Observatory Network. She is a broadly trained conservation biologist whose research interests include restoration, urban biodiversity, ex situ conservation, long-term monitoring, and phenology. She co-chaired the North American Congress for Conservation Biology 2020 and has served as the Treasurer for SCBNA since 2020. She has enjoyed helping to shape society meetings and engaging with SCBNA members. As an SCBNA board member she has also participated in planning for the global organizational restructuring and looks forward to continuing to shape SCBNA as it moves through this transition. She would like to continue to support the organization and its mission by continuing to serve on the board as President-Elect, contributing her many years of research, education, outreach, and project management experience.
2022 Edward T. LaRoe III Memorial Award