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Attention Behavioural/Chemical Ecologists and Forest Health Specialists:
Are you working or studying in the global south and interested in developing some
practical skills in the discipline of chemical ecology? If you are, please visit our
webpage to learn more about a practical course in chemical ecology
(
https://www.africancentreofchemicalecology.com/about-1) This course will provide
opportunities for young scientists and students from the Southern hemisphere to develop
critical skills in chemical ecology through hands on experience in methods to advance the
collection, identification, characterization and use of semiochemicals in insect pest
management. This course is co-organized by the African Centre of Chemical Ecology,
Asia-Pacific Association of Chemical Ecology and the Latin American Association of
Chemical Ecology and supported by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations
and the International Society of Chemical Ecology.
To facilitate participation by students and early career professionals from the global
south we are offering financial assistance to selected delegates to participate.
Applications should be submitted by April 16, 2025 (see
https://www.africancentreofchemicalecology.com/about-1 for instructions to apply) to
ensure full consideration. The practical course will occur 20-31 October, 2025 (20-26
October will be the practical course; 27-31 October will be an IUFRO Working Party meeting
focused on the intersection of the disciplines of behavioral/ chemical ecology and
biological control). Delegates selected for participation must attend the practical course
and are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting to network and see the techniques
covered in the practical course applied to research questions). Delegates must also be
prepared to participate in virtual lectures delivered in advance of the practical course
to provide necessary background information.
Please share this email, our flyer and direct anyone you think might be interested to our
webpage (see address above). We look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes,
Jeremy Allison, Director African Centre of Chemical Ecology, Chair Organizing Committee
Raúl Laumann, President Latin American Association of Chemical Ecology
Alvin Hee, President Asia-Pacific Association of Chemical Ecology