We are excited to announce the Turner-Collins Program!
The Turner-Collins Program encourages and recognizes efforts to promote interest in biology among African-Americans and Native-Americans using social insects and related material, by IUSSI-NAS members, or persons observed by them (for example, a non-member teacher).
This award is inspired by the work and advocacy of two African-American researchers. Charles H. Turner (1867-1923) was a noted student of social wasps, ants and bees. Margaret Collins (1922-1996) was a taxonomist and natural historian of termites. Both were dedicated to the promotion of the well-being and education of their fellow Black Americans. This award encourages scientists, students and community members associated with the IUSSI-NAS to use their special interests for humanitarian ends: improvement of public access to knowledge, especially among children, young people, and concerned parents in these historically excluded groups. Nominees do not have to be members of IUSSI and may be citizens of any country, so long as they have engaged or are actively engaged in projects that promote black and/or Native American representation in Social Insect Science somewhere in North America.
See the current call for nominations.