Biology Head Becomes President of the American Society of Mammalogists

Guy N. Cameron has become the 44th President of the American Society of Mammalogists. He will serve a two-year term (2004-2006) as leader of the world’s oldest and largest scientific organization devoted to mammals.

What is the American Society of Mammalogists? The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) was established in 1919 for the purpose of promoting interest in the study of mammals. In addition to being among the most charismatic of animals, mammals are important in many disciplines from paleontology to ecology and evolution. We, of course, are mammals and thus are in the interesting position of studying ourselves in quest of a greater understanding of the role of mammals in the natural world.

The ASM is currently composed of over 2,500 members, many of whom are professional scientists. Members of the Society have always had a strong interest in the public good, and this is reflected in their involvement in providing information for public policy, resources management, conservation, and education. It publishes the highly-ranked periodical Journal of Mammalogy and Mammalian Species, as well as Special Publications.

For more information, see

www.mammalsociety.org

See more on Dr Cameron (and his contact information) at http://www.biology.uc.edu/faculty/cameron/guy.htm For information on ASM and Guy’s distinguished record of service, please contact ASM Historian Hugh H. Genoways (http://snr.unl.edu/people/faculty/genoways-hugh.asp) or Public Relations Chair Bruce Patterson (http://fm1.fieldmuseum.org/aa/staff_page.cgi?staff=patterso&id=107). Coincidentally, both Genoways and Patterson have also served as president of ASM and can speak to the high honor and great responsibility of that position.