Front Range Student Ecology Symposium

THE EVENT

FRSES is a student-run symposium that provides an opportunity for Front Range students doing research in ecology to showcase their work and network in a supportive peer environment. FRSES began in 1994 and has taken place annually since.

THE ORGANIZERS

Each year, graduate students at Colorado State University volunteer their time to organize the multi-day, regional symposium for early-career ecologists.

2026 Executive Committee:

  • Joseph Toman, President
  • Kyle Ruszkowski, Vice President
  • Maricela Alaniz, Treasurer
  • Nicki Bailey, Secretary

Committee Chairs:

  • Kyle Ruszkowski, Day-Of
  • Christopher Brandon & Jenna Gardner, Abstracts
  • Ryleigh Gelles & Adriana Jacobi, Fundraising
  • Maggie Church & Abbey Chatwin, Workshops
  • Kat Stroh, Outreach
  • Olivia Aaron & Lukas Migliano, Media and Marketing

Volunteer Committee Members:

  • Day of Committee
    • TBA
  • Abstracts Committee
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  • Workshops
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  • Fundraising
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  • Outreach
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  • Media & Marketing
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