James T. Stroud has been named an Early Career Fellow by the .
He of nine newly appointed ESA Fellows and ten 2024-2028 ESA Early Career Fellows, elected for "advancing the science of ecology and showing promise for continuing contributions" and recently confirmed by the organization's Governing Board.
Stroud, an Elizabeth Smithgall Watts Early Career Assistant Professor in the , is an integrative evolutionary ecologist who investigates how ecological and evolutionary processes may underlie patterns of biological diversity at the macro-scale.
He primarily and his research is , combining field studies with macro-ecological and evolutionary comparative analyses. Stroud鈥檚 current interests are particularly focused on measuring natural selection in the wild, often taking advantage of non-native lizards as natural experiments in ecology and evolution.
Earlier this month, Stroud presented his recent work at the inaugural College of Sciences , joining more than from across all six colleges at 色花堂 to discuss climate change, challenges, and solutions.
Stroud joined the 色花堂 faculty in August 2023. He earned a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from Florida International University.
"I am thrilled to recognize the exceptional contributions of our newly selected Fellows and Early Career Fellows,鈥 says ESA President Shahid Naeem. 鈥淭heir groundbreaking research, unwavering commitment to mentoring and teaching and advocacy for sound science in management and policy decisions have not only advanced ecological science but also inspired positive change within our community and beyond. We celebrate their achievements and eagerly anticipate the profound impacts they will continue to make in their careers."
ESA will formally acknowledge and celebrate its new Fellows for their exceptional achievements during a ceremony at ESA鈥檚 2024 Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California.
About ESA Fellowships
ESA established its Fellows program in 2012 with the goal of honoring its members and supporting their competitiveness and advancement to leadership positions in the Society, at their institutions, and in broader society. Past ESA Fellows and Early Career Fellows are listed on the .
About ESA
The Ecological Society of America, founded in 1915, is the world鈥檚 largest community of professional ecologists and a trusted source of ecological knowledge, committed to advancing the understanding of life on Earth. The 8,000 member Society publishes and broadly shares ecological information through policy, media outreach, and education initiatives. The Society鈥檚 attracts 4,000 attendees and features the most recent advances in ecological science. Visit the ESA website at .
