Society for the Study of Evolution Inc.
Society for the Study of Evolution Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
PROMOTE THE STUDY OF ORGANIC EVOLUTION; INTEGRATE WITH OTHER SCIENCES CONCERNING EVOLUTION
About
AWARDS - THE SOCIETY GRANTS VARIOUS AWARDS INCLUDING:THE STEPHEN JAY GOULD PRIZE IS AWARDED TO RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE SUSTAINED AND EXEMPLARY EFFORTS HAVE ADVANCED PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF EVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN BIOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF STEPHEN JAY GOULD. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A CONTINUATION OF ALL THE AWARDS.THE THEODOSIUS DOBZHANSKY PRIZE IS AWARDED TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE PROMISE OF AN OUTSTANDING YOUNG EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST. THE PRIZE WAS ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF PROFESSOR DOBZHANSKY BY HIS FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES, AND REFLECTS HIS LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING THE RESEARCH CAREERS OF YOUNG SCIENTISTS. THE R. A. FISHER PRIZE IS AWARDED FOR AN OUTSTANDING PH.D. DISSERTATION PAPER PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL "EVOLUTION" DURING A GIVEN CALENDAR YEAR. THE W.D. HAMILTON AWARD IS GIVEN TO A STUDENT WHO HAS PRESENTED AN OUTSTANDING TALK AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.THE R.C. LEWONTIN GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN THE EARLY AND ADVANCED STAGES OF THEIR PH.D. PROGRAMS.THE ROSEMARY GRANT GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN THE EARLY AND ADVANCED STAGES OF THEIR PH.D. PROGRAMS.THE THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY AWARD RECOGNIZES OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT FOR EARLY AND MID CAREER SCIENTISTS. OTHER AWARDS INCLUDE THE EVOLUTION FILM FESTIVAL AWARD, SMALL GRANTS FOR OUTREACH PROJECTS, SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND SYMPOSIA, AND VARIOUS TRAVEL AWARDS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The objectives of the society for the study of evolution are the promotion of the study of organic evolution and the integration of the various fields of science concerned with evolution.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Promote the study of organic evolution; integrate with other sciences concerning evolution”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as CO.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is BOX 5190 256 CUNNINGHAM HALL, KENT, OH, 442420001.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 0 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $35,625.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1946.
- The organization pays $17,000 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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