American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists

The ASIH (American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists) is fundraising to support diversity initiatives as directed by the Committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). This fundraising comes in the form of a competition between ASIH President (Emily Taylor) and ASIH President-Elect (Prosanta Chakrabarty). Both will try to outwalk each other in distance from January 1 until July 12, 2023 (the first day of JMIH 2023). You can follow along here:

Emily's progress

Prosanta's progress

Donate on this site pledge for Emily or Prosanta, and to support this important initiative!

To pledge for 'team Herps' (Emily), simply click donate and then select Emily from the Team member pull-down menu.

To pledge for 'team Fish (Prosanta), simply click the donate button and then select Prosanta from the Team member pull-down menu.

100% of the donations will fund Diversity Initiatives of the ASIH to support Black and African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans/Pacific Islanders and other disadvantaged/minoritized students to participate fully in ichthyological and herpetological science and at our annual meetings. The initiatives will support the Robert C. Cashner Diversity Award Program (information here ).

More information about ASIH: The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists is dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. The programs of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists are part of a global effort to interpret, understand, and conserve the Earth's natural diversity and to contribute to the wise use of natural resources for the long-term benefit of humankind (information here ).