International Society for Neuroethology

“Membership dues are collected, membership records are maintained, and communication with members is handled by the ISN's management company KGL (301 Concourse Blvd, Ste 210, Glen Allen, VA 23059).”

“Professional neuroscientists, postdoctoral researchers working in the field of neuroethology, and graduate students working in the field of neuroethology are all eligible to join the ISN through payment of membership dues. As of December 31, 2024, there were 498 members.”

“The President, President-Elect, and Secretary of the ISN are elected by the members for 2 year terms. The Treasurer is appointed by the President with the consent of other members of the Executive Committee. Fourteen elected Councilors and 2 elected Early Career Representatives serve in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee, which consists of the Past President, President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer.”

“All changes in the governing by-laws must be approved by majority vote of the membership.”

“Work addresses for the current executive committee are as follows: (1) Past-President: Karen Mesce. University of Minnesota, 1980 Folwell Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108; (2) President: Cynthia Moss, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Ames 200B, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218; (3) President-elect, Elke Buschbeck,Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cincinnati, 318 College Drive,800Q Rieveschel Hall, Cincinnati, OH 45219; (4) Treasurer: Susan Fahrbach, Wake Forest University, Biology Department, 226 Winston Hall, Box 7325 Reynolda Station, Winston-Salem, NC 27109; (5) Secretary: Gabriella Wolfe, Case Western reserve University, Department of Biology, 2080 Adelbert Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106”

“Forms and schedules are prepared by the Society's Treasurer with assistance on some financial information from the Society's management firm KGL and past Treasurers. Forms and submissions are discussed with the ISN President but not specifically reviewed by any 3rd party before submission.”

“The Society makes its governing documents (bylaws) available on its website; policy documents are made available to the public on request; a year-end financial statement is typically published in the society's newsletter and/or presented at biennial meetings.”

“In 2024, the ISN sponsored the International Congress of Neuroethology held in Berlin, Germany on 28 July - 2 August 2024. This congress is held every 2 years. The prior congress was held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 24-29 July 2022.”