Call for Nominations: Turner-Collins Award. Due Nov. 1, 2026.
See the attached PDF for details.
Don’t hesitate to nominate yourself!
Purpose: To encourage and recognize efforts to promote interest in biology among African Americans and Native Americans using social insects and related material.
Nature: The program 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 promoting 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. The award shall consist of a commemorative plaque of recognition. The awardees will be announced by November 1, 2026.
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