The International Association of Bryologists (IAB) is an organization established in 1969 at the XI International Botanical Congress in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. The aim of the organization is to promote international cooperation and communication among all persons interested in the biology of bryophytes. This is achieved through sponsorship and arrangement of meetings and symposia that relate to the various aspects of bryology, and by IAB-sponsored publications including The Bryological Times and Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution. The Association also supports the publication of reviews, lists, software, and compendia.
IAB at the IBC in Madrid 2024!
The International Association of Bryologists (IAB) will be present at the International Botanical Congress (IBC) in Madrid this summer (21-27 July 2024). There will be two special IAB events:
- Tuesday July 23rd, 6PM: IAB Council meeting
- Thursday July 25th, 6PM: Friendly get-together for IAB members over tapas and an aperitif. The Hedwig Medal, the IAB award for outstanding contributions to bryology, will be presented this evening.
During the IBC Congress, there will be over 30 bryophyte-related talks presented by colleagues, members or not of IAB, in various symposia.
You can access the program here and filter by keywords (e.g. « bryophyte »).
We hope to meet many IAB members in Madrid!
Call for applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution
The International Association of Bryologists is looking for an Editor-in-Chief for the journal Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution.
This is a voluntary position. The Editor-in-Chief must be a leader who drives and follows the editorial workflow of submitted articles. The Editor-in-Chief of BDE must be highly motivated and committed to these tasks, especially the communication and dynamic aspects. This position can be very rewarding both personally and professionally for a passionate bryologist.
For more information and a full description of the post, please click here
The position will start as soon as the editor is appointed by the IAB. If you are interested, please send an email to bde.editor<at>gmail.com.
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