I want to second Wil's comment, below. The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) is new, and fresh, and carries the appeal that a new, fresh organization often does. But beneath that is a deeper and I think critical role that I am hopeful it will play as environmental analysis and problem solving progress, both in academe and beyond. Many of us in GEP-Ed come from disciplinary backgrounds, often outside of environmental studies and sciences, and have gravitated to GEP-Ed because it fosters communication and a sense of community by reinforcing our common interests in the environmental arena. AESS is the organization that will provide a professional base for all of us interested in more formally, and more substantively, pursuing those common interests. It will also provide a broader community for cross-pollination with environmental studies and sciences than is likely at (for example) ISA meetings.
Anyway, from time to time (as you are already aware) you will see notes to GEP-Ed from Wil or me about AESS. We promise not to inundate you, but hope that you will consider exploring AESS, and become involved. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any questions. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Associate Professor Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [email protected] From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Wil Burns Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:59 AM To: 'GEPED' Subject: FW: AESS: Looking Ahead to Portland 2010! FYI. It is my hope that many of you will lend your voices to next year's conference. I truly believe that amidst the proliferation (surfeit?) of journals, associations and conferences, that there's an important role for AESS that is pertinent for the work of many of us. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> http://www.jiwlp.com <http://www.jiwlp.com/> SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 <http://ssrn.com/author=240348> Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: AESS: Looking Ahead to Portland 2010! Dear AESS Members: As 2009 winds down, it's time to start planning for the AESS meeting in Portland this June. We are expecting wonderful weather in one of the greenest cities in the country, along with lively discussions around the conference theme, "Many Shades of Green." You can check out the details at: http://go.lclark.edu/aess2010 We have started the conversation already with discussion of proposed session topics. Should we have a session on ecocosmopolitanism? How about exploring the most promising new research directions in environmental science? What do you think about a session on developing a new green taxonomy? To add your voice, go to: https://moodle.lclark.edu/mod/forum/view.php?id=31409 If you haven't visited the moodle site before, here's how you log in: 1. Click the orange Login link at the upper right or bottom of most pages. 2. For Username, enter the email address you used to register for AESS. If your email address doesn't seem to work, email the Lewis & Clark Environmental Studies Program and we'll help. 3. For Password, enter changeme. You will indeed be prompted to change your password after you successfully login. Stay tuned for more information! We hope to open the first round of submissions (proposals for sessions) in early January. Sincerely, Kim Smith President of AESS [email protected] ________________________________ You have received this message from the mailing list of Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences. If you would prefer not to receive these emails in the future, go to the opt-out page <http://www.aess.info/content.aspx?page_id=356&club_id=939971&item_id=31 738383897> and press the 'Remove Me' button.
