# Latest

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## [Looking for female roommate](https://discourse.esa.org/t/looking-for-female-roommate/9618)

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**Author:** [@Ms\_Danyang\_Duan](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Ms_Danyang_Duan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/looking-for-female-roommate/9618 "2026-07-20T17:59:28Z")

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Hi there! I’m a PhD student attending ESA 2026, and I’ve booked a room in the ESA 2026 conference hotel block from 07/26 - 07/31 (check in on Sunday and check out on Friday). The room has 2 queen beds, and I’m looking f…

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## [Birding and hiking carpool during ESA 2026](https://discourse.esa.org/t/birding-and-hiking-carpool-during-esa-2026/9647)

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**Author:** [@Yangkang\_Chen](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Yangkang_Chen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/birding-and-hiking-carpool-during-esa-2026/9647 "2026-07-20T07:47:20Z")

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Hi! I’m an ecology PhD student attending ESA 2026 and am wondering whether any other conference attendees would be interested in joining one or more informal nature outings before the meeting. Tentative plans: Thursda…

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## [Postdoc looking to share room or split an AirBnB](https://discourse.esa.org/t/postdoc-looking-to-share-room-or-split-an-airbnb/9634)

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**Author:** [@Bradley\_Allf](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Bradley_Allf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/postdoc-looking-to-share-room-or-split-an-airbnb/9634 "2026-07-11T23:28:27Z")

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Hello! My name is Bradley Allf and I’m a postdoc at Colorado State University. I’ll be at ESA from Sunday 7/26 to Friday 7/31. I had anticipated more funding for attending this conference than I received so am looking fo…

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## [Room Available (7/26-7/30)](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-7-26-7-30/9615)

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**Author:** [@Ren\_Davidson](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Ren_Davidson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-7-26-7-30/9615 "2026-07-02T01:30:55Z")

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Hi there! Room available in the conference block for Monday 7/26 - Thursday 7/30. Community college student self-financing attendance to present a late-breaking poster, would love a roommate to share accommodation costs…

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## [Room and Ride Share](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-and-ride-share/9597)

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**Author:** [@Ms\_Asmita\_Basu](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Ms_Asmita_Basu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-and-ride-share/9597 "2026-06-18T23:31:24Z")

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Hi everyone, My name is Asmita, and I am a graduate student at Colorado State University. I will be attending ESA 2026 in Salt Lake City and am looking for potential room-sharing opportunities. I am interested in shari…

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## [Seeking mentors: Early Career Mentorship Program 2026 - Deadline extended!](https://discourse.esa.org/t/seeking-mentors-early-career-mentorship-program-2026-deadline-extended/9592)

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**Author:** [@Kristen\_Emmett](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Kristen_Emmett)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/seeking-mentors-early-career-mentorship-program-2026-deadline-extended/9592 "2026-06-16T21:21:14Z")

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Seeking mentors for the 2026 Early Career Mentorship Program: Are you an established, mid-career, or senior ecologist who wants to mentor early career ecologist and are attending the Annual Meeting? Please sign-up as a …

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## [2026-2027 Southwest Chapter Elections - seeking nominations!](https://discourse.esa.org/t/2026-2027-southwest-chapter-elections-seeking-nominations/9535)

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**Author:** [@Luiza\_Maria\_Aparecido](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Luiza_Maria_Aparecido)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/2026-2027-southwest-chapter-elections-seeking-nominations/9535 "2026-05-04T18:50:10Z")

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Dear ESA Colleagues, It is that time of year where we seek nominations for positions in our Chapter! No prior experience working in other Chapters or Sections is needed. We are looking for collegial ecologists that are …

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## [Ecology is for Everyone: A guide to the diversity events at ESA this year](https://discourse.esa.org/t/ecology-is-for-everyone-a-guide-to-the-diversity-events-at-esa-this-year/9187)

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**Author:** [@Connor\_Morozumi](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Connor_Morozumi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/ecology-is-for-everyone-a-guide-to-the-diversity-events-at-esa-this-year/9187 "2025-08-21T13:28:24Z")

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The ESA Diversity Committee has collected events related to diversity into one document.

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## [RIDE AVAILABLE-Driving South on Friday](https://discourse.esa.org/t/ride-available-driving-south-on-friday/9226)

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**Author:** [@Madeleine\_Pika\_MacDougal](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Madeleine_Pika_MacDougal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/ride-available-driving-south-on-friday/9226 "2025-08-14T18:47:23Z")

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I will be driving down to Roanoke VA area on Friday early to noonish. I have 2 seats available. Send me a message here to get my WhatsApp. –Pika

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## [Join us Mon 8/11 for 2 soil biodiversity sessions in honor of Diana Wall ](https://discourse.esa.org/t/join-us-mon-8-11-for-2-soil-biodiversity-sessions-in-honor-of-diana-wall/9171)

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**Author:** [@Ashley\_Shaw\_Adams](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Ashley_Shaw_Adams)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/join-us-mon-8-11-for-2-soil-biodiversity-sessions-in-honor-of-diana-wall/9171 "2025-08-07T17:28:25Z")

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Please join us! ESA 2025 Special Sessions on Soil Biodiversity in Honor of Dr. Diana Wall Please join us for two sessions on Monday, August 11 at ESA 2025 celebrating the future of soil biodiversity research and honorin…

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## [Help with email list](https://discourse.esa.org/t/help-with-email-list/9170)

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**Author:** [@Jorge\_Ramos](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Jorge_Ramos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/help-with-email-list/9170 "2025-08-07T16:31:51Z")

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New to this platform so not sure how to send an email to all list vs a post on the page? Also, not sure which one is the email list to send, “Esa Members General” or “Everyone”. One is a blue square and one has a green s…

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## [Need one male room mate](https://discourse.esa.org/t/need-one-male-room-mate/9134)

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**Author:** [@Prince\_Ndimele](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Prince_Ndimele)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/need-one-male-room-mate/9134 "2025-07-30T20:36:27Z")

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I have reserved accommodation (a room with 2 queen size beds) at Super 8 by Wyndham Baltimore Northwest Hotel, 6700b Security Boulevard , Baltimore, 21207, United States, between 8th - 21st August, 2025 (13 nights). Th…

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## [Room Available: Hilton Inner Harbor 08/10-08/15](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-hilton-inner-harbor-08-10-08-15/9083)

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**Author:** [@Charming\_Zhang](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Charming_Zhang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-hilton-inner-harbor-08-10-08-15/9083 "2025-07-28T20:02:27Z")

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Hello everyone! I am Charming Zhang, a fresh graduate from UC Berkeley and an incoming master’s student from Yale. I have booked a double-bed room at Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, and I am looking for a female-identifi…

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## [Room Available: Hilton (8/11-8/14)](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-hilton-8-11-8-14/9071)

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**Author:** [@Liliane\_Poincon](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Liliane_Poincon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-hilton-8-11-8-14/9071 "2025-07-28T17:44:04Z")

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Hello, My name is Liliane Poincon, and I am a PhD student at the University of Florida. I booked a hotel room at the Baltimore Hilton - Inner Harbor(two double beds). I am looking for a female roommate to reduce my expe…

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## [Looking for Hotel Roommate!](https://discourse.esa.org/t/looking-for-hotel-roommate/9116)

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**Author:** [@Alaina\_Young](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Alaina_Young)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/looking-for-hotel-roommate/9116 "2025-07-27T22:35:17Z")

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Hi all, My name is Alaina Young, I am attending ESA as a Master’s Thesis Candidate from Florida State University. I will be arriving in Baltimore on the evening of 8/9, and will depart on 8/14. Although, I can make adju…

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## [Looking for hotel roommate (8/10 - 8/14)](https://discourse.esa.org/t/looking-for-hotel-roommate-8-10-8-14/9019)

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**Author:** [@Skyler\_Fox](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Skyler_Fox)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/looking-for-hotel-roommate-8-10-8-14/9019 "2025-07-25T23:27:11Z")

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Hi all, my name is Skyler Fox, and I recently completed my Master’s at Georgia Southern University. I haven’t booked a hotel room yet, but I’m planning to reserve a double room and am potentially looking for a female roo…

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## [Looking for hotel roommate (8/12-8/16)](https://discourse.esa.org/t/looking-for-hotel-roommate-8-12-8-16/9109)

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**Author:** [@Leilani\_Hsiao](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Leilani_Hsiao)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/looking-for-hotel-roommate-8-12-8-16/9109 "2025-07-25T04:00:23Z")

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Hi! My name is Leilani, and I’m a recent graduate from UC Berkeley. I’m looking for a female-identifying roommate for a hotel (haven’t booked yet but soon). Also willing to share the room for one/two nights, if needed! F…

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## [Room Available: Residence Inn (8/10 - 8/15)](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-residence-inn-8-10-8-15/8965)

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**Author:** [@Deborah\_Wheeler](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Deborah_Wheeler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 1:51am UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-residence-inn-8-10-8-15/8965 "2025-07-22T01:51:17Z")

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Hello everyone, My name is Deborah and I am a PhD student (Envi Sci major) from the University of North Texas. I have a studio room booked from 8/10 to 8/15. There are two beds available, one queen and one sofa bed, so…

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## [Room Available: Hilton (8/10 - 8/15)](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-hilton-8-10-8-15/8964)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Amanda\_J\_Chunco](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Dr_Amanda_J_Chunco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-hilton-8-10-8-15/8964 "2025-07-22T01:38:09Z")

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Hello! My name is Amanda and I booked a double room in the Hilton 8/10 - 8/15 (two double beds). I am a female associate professor coming from Elon University in North Carolina, and happy to share with another female id…

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## [Days Inn 13th August](https://discourse.esa.org/t/days-inn-13th-august/9015)

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**Author:** [@Jawad\_Zaman](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Jawad_Zaman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/days-inn-13th-august/9015 "2025-06-26T06:34:51Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m an undergrad student from St. Joseph’s University, and I’m planning to book a quad room at the Days Inn for the night of August 13th only. I’m looking for 3 other roommates to share the space. I’ll conf…

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## [Free Legal Consultations in Baltimore](https://discourse.esa.org/t/free-legal-consultations-in-baltimore/9014)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Miller](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Jonathan_Miller)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/free-legal-consultations-in-baltimore/9014 "2025-06-25T22:13:20Z")

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Did you know that we’ll have free legal consultative services at #ESA2025? Our friends at the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund are offering appointments to discuss any issues of scientific harassment, censorship or ret…

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## [Help us highlight diversity events!](https://discourse.esa.org/t/help-us-highlight-diversity-events/8999)

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**Author:** [@Connor\_Morozumi](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Connor_Morozumi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/help-us-highlight-diversity-events/8999 "2025-06-24T13:48:15Z")

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We will be collecting DEI events and pushing them out to all meeting attendees. Members of this group can post here in this discourse Group or fill out this form and we will collate. https://forms.gle/ZiL8t3grthQwcBnQ9 …

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## [Days Inn (around 8/11-8/15)](https://discourse.esa.org/t/days-inn-around-8-11-8-15/9003)

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**Author:** [@Kat\_McClain](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Kat_McClain)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/days-inn-around-8-11-8-15/9003 "2025-06-21T04:31:31Z")

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Hello! My name is Kat and I’m a 2025 graduate of Lawrence University (for undergrad). Is anyone else by chance looking to stay only four nights or less (arriving by the 13th and checking out on the 15th)? I would prefer…

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## [Seeking Mentors, Early Career Ecologists & SEEDS](https://discourse.esa.org/t/seeking-mentors-early-career-ecologists-seeds/7775)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Miller](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Jonathan_Miller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/seeking-mentors-early-career-ecologists-seeds/7775 "2025-06-18T15:47:54Z")

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Early Career Ecologists Seeking mentors for the 2025 Early Career Mentorship Program: Are you attending the ESA Annual Meeting and want to mentor an early career ecologist? Are you an established, mid-career, or senior …

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## [Room Available: Days Inn](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-days-inn/7773)

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**Author:** [@Malin\_Pinsky](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Malin_Pinsky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-days-inn/7773 "2025-06-11T18:54:30Z")

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Hi all, I have reserved a double room at the Days Inn (two double beds), arriving Sunday and leaving Friday. Happy to share to reduce costs for both of us. I’m a male associate professor at UC Santa Cruz (see https://gl…

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## [Ride available: Cleveland (east side) to Baltimore and return](https://discourse.esa.org/t/ride-available-cleveland-east-side-to-baltimore-and-return/8962)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Andrea\_L\_Corbett](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Dr_Andrea_L_Corbett)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/ride-available-cleveland-east-side-to-baltimore-and-return/8962 "2025-06-10T21:19:13Z")

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I have a minivan that will be driving from the east side of Cleveland to Baltimore and back. Leaving early in the afternoon of Sun. Aug. 10. Returning the morning of Fri. Aug. 15. Would be happy to have up to five pas…

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## [Room Available: Days Inn (08/10 - 08/15)](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-days-inn-08-10-08-15/7784)

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**Author:** [@Mikaela\_Salvador](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Mikaela_Salvador)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/room-available-days-inn-08-10-08-15/7784 "2025-05-22T19:07:46Z")

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Hi everyone! My name is Mikaela (she/her/hers), and I just booked a double room at the Days Inn (two double beds). I am arriving Sunday (08/10) and leaving on Friday (08/15). I am a first-year graduate student at UC Sa…

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## [Cross posting across sections?](https://discourse.esa.org/t/cross-posting-across-sections/7416)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Karen\_Bailey](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Dr_Karen_Bailey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/cross-posting-across-sections/7416 "2024-11-07T23:15:25Z")

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Hi there Can someone clarify the limitations with respect to cross posting across sections. I posted a message about an inspire session to the TEK section that I also wanted to post to Inclusive ecology and Black Ecolog…

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## [Clear communication with members of sections/chapters](https://discourse.esa.org/t/clear-communication-with-members-of-sections-chapters/7378)

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**Author:** [@Josue\_Arteaga-Torres](https://discourse.esa.org/u/Josue_Arteaga-Torres)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.esa.org/t/clear-communication-with-members-of-sections-chapters/7378 "2024-11-01T14:30:42Z")

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After checking information and threads on other emails, I have one big concern. Quoting what @Wayne\_Richter mentioned in the post “New platform for communication” in the Statistical Ecology Section: Does this mean that …