01775naa a2200265 a 450000100080000000500110000800800410001902200140006010000230007424501280009726000090022552010060023465000230124065000200126365000270128365300210131070000150133170000180134670000160136470000180138070000170139870000240141570000180143977300520145721767212025-06-23       2025    bl uuuu     u00u1 u    #d  a1061-29711 aWEIDLICH, E. W. A.  aThe role of emerging scientists in restoration ecologybinsights from a SER2023 conference workshop.h[electronic resource]  c2025  aEmerging professionals are crucial in advancing ecological restoration by connecting newcomers with established leaders andblending new ideas with traditional practices. This paper highlights the vital role emerging scientists play in restoration ecologyand the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER). A survey conducted during the SER2023 conference workshop, organized bythe Students and Emerging Professionals committee, showed that emerging professionals contribute significantly to every stageof scientific work, from planning to publication. However, participants emphasized the scarcity of funding opportunities for non-senior scientists, which limits academic growth. The workshop underscored the importance of nurturing emerging professionalsto develop future leaders for SER and ensure continuity. Fostering non-hierarchical and inclusive networking is key to engagingand empowering these professionals, ultimately contributing to the long-term success of ecological restoration efforts.  aCareer development  aCareer planning  aEcological restoration  aScientist career1 aAMARAL, W.1 aLENGEFELD, E.1 aREIS, B. P.1 aGARBOWSKI, M.1 aMARTELLI, E.1 aMORAES, L. F. D. de1 aMURPHY, S. D.  tRestoration Ecologygv. 33, n. 3, e14318, 2025.