Ecological Society of America
Catherine O'Riordan serves as the Executive Director of the Ecological Society of America since April 2018, overseeing financial and programmatic aspects for the largest professional society of ecologists, promoting the dissemination of environmental science and ecology. Prior to this role, Catherine held multiple key positions at the American Institute of Physics from September 2008 to March 2018, including Interim co-CEO and COO, where responsibilities encompassed strategic advancement of physical sciences and executive oversight of personnel and programs. Catherine also directed science development at the Consortium for Ocean Leadership and Joint Oceanographic Institutions, and managed public affairs at the American Geophysical Union, focusing on advocacy and policy for Earth and Space sciences. Educational qualifications include an M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Stanford University, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University.
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Ecological Society of America
The Ecological Society of America is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of scientists founded in 1915 to promote ecological science by improving communication among ecologists; raise the public’s level of awareness of the importance of ecological science; increase the resources available for the conduct of ecological science; and ensure the appropriate use of ecological science in environmental decision making by enhancing communication between the ecological community and policy-makers. The 9,000 member Society publishes 6 journals, convenes an annual scientific conference, and broadly shares ecological information through policy and media outreach and education initiatives.