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Supporting the scientific study of sharks, skates and rays since 1983 Society Headlines We are currently polling members on new logo designs for the society. For more information, see this page.We are now accepting applications for the 2021 YPRF program, due November 13th. A description of the program, eligibility criteria, and a link to the application can be found here.Virtual AES 2020Have you been missing out on catching the newest chondrichthyan science? The AES annual meeting is moving online for 2020! AES members will have an opportunity to present their latest and greatest research on November 7th, 14th, and 21st, 2020. This will be open to AES members only, so join at elasmo.org/membership if you haven't already.The full Virtual AES conference program is now available here.Abstract submission is now closed but if you're an AES member and want to watch, register here.Can't make it on those dates? Some presentations will be recorded and posted on the AES website for later viewing (presenters will have the option to choose whether their presentation is recorded).Enjoying Virtual AES? Consider donating to AES so we can continue to make content like this available.Statement from the American Elasmobranch Society on Sexism in Chondricthyan ResearchThe American Elasmobranch Society (AES) is aware of a number of problems with the culture of shark research, especially regarding the treatment of women in our field and in the scientific field as a whole. We sincerely regret that incidents that have promoted a culture of sexism have occurred during our annual society meetings, and apologize to those who have been directly affected and those who have been made to feel unwelcome in our field. Further, we thank those who have come forward with their stories for giving us the impetus to make changes for the better.AES strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone’s voice is heard and collaboration can take place. Over the past few years AES has taken a lead on creating a Code of Conduct (CoC) for the Society and has worked with our other three societies of the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (JMIH) to devise a conference-wide CoC and whistleblower reporting structure, including an external ombudsman to reduce conflicts of interest and to ensure that incidents can be resolved in a timely fashion. The CoC also provides a framework for any necessary disciplinary action for violations and makes it possible to report CoC violations to our newly established Equity Diversity Committee anonymously (more information: http://elasmo.org/code-conduct). The purpose of this standing committee is to work towards greater inclusivity and diversity within AES, so that our membership better reflects the communities in which we live. To this end, we have maintained the Young Professional Recruitment Fund since 2017, which supports young scientists from developing nations or historically underrepresented minority groups, and we recently issued a formal statement in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition, we are continuing to work with the other JMIH societies to develop an equitable long-term model for providing childcare at our annual meetings, and to improve the meeting experience for the benefit of LGBTQ+ attendees.AES reiterates its commitment to continually improve the culture in our Society and adapt to ensure that all people are welcome and supported. We hope that our efforts can help counter some of the harm done and that we can play a role in making shark research a safer, more equitable, and welcoming field for everyone.Statement from the American Elasmobranch SocietyThe American Elasmobranch Society condemns the historical and continued institutional racism that so heinously affects our Black members, colleagues, and friends. We acknowledge, respect, and stand with them. The recent and historic violence against Black people is not supported by our society.We are committed to diversity, equity and equality and as such, we commit ourselves to identifying and addressing the explicit and implicit biases within our society and our field. We acknowledge that the AES has been dominated by white voices and faces since its founding, and we must do more to amplify and promote voices of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), to educate ourselves and our members, and to create a space that is free of hate and bias. We strive to foster an inclusive environment and lower the barriers that result in underrepresentation of BIPOC in elasmobranch biology.We recognize that science is stronger with greater diversity and join other scientific societies in committing to advance the cause of underrepresented BIPOC in science. We stand against oppression of any kind, but specifically recognize the institutionalized racism that BIPOC face in entering the scientific sphere. We demand accountability for law enforcement and commit to similarly providing accountability in science.In memory of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many more that paid the ultimate price for the color of their skin, Black Lives Matter.Sincerely,The American Elasmobranch SocietyMeet our 2020 YPRF diversity scholarship winners! Blog post hereAES now has a Code of ConductEffective immediately, AES has a Code of Conduct. Read the Code of Conduct and learn more about it here.Contact the Equity and Diversity Committee anonymously.Check out the AES BlogVisit the AES blog for interviews with student award winners, updates on upcoming conferences, and more!

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