Welcome to SEEDS!
Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability
Mission Statement
SEEDS is an education program of the Ecological Society of America. Its mission is to diversify and advance the profession of ecology through opportunities that stimulate and nurture the interest of underrepresented students. Focused at the undergraduate level, opportunities sponsored by the program include student field trips, undergraduate research fellowships, ESA Annual Meeting travel awards, and campus ecology chapters.
Stanford Chapter
Currently the Stanford Chapter has a few very dedicated student members but we are always looking for more! There are lots of opportunities that range in time commitment from one day to year around. Feel free to contact any of the officers or faculty sponsors to get involved.
Recent News:
Congratulations to the REAL Program, winner of the 2011 Community Partnership Award! http://www.stanford.edu/dept/govcr/community-partnership-awards/
Congrats to Halo Shapiro, winner of the 2010 Natural Teachers Award Finalist for her work as the primary teacher of the REAL program! Read the article here.
SEEDS Special Grant
The Stanford SEEDS chapter was awarded a SEEDS special grant in 2008. Some highlights from our special grant projects include:
- Stanford SEEDS students working with the Redwood Environmental Academy of Leadership. This is ongoing work creating lasting change in the local community.
- Spring quarter lecture on Diversity with Professor Rodolfo Dirzo open to the public.
- Fall quarter visit by SEEDS alum and fellow Jorge Ramos.
- REAL students and SEEDS participants field work at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve.
- SEEDS and REAL fieldtrip to Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Half Moon Bay.
- Spring Lecture on diversity and urban ecology with Dr. Charles Nilon.
- SEEDS/ REAL community wide poster presentation, awards for REAL students and potluck at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve.
Click links to view photos of past events and more information about upcoming events.
