JUNIOR and NEXTGEN
HERPETOLOGIST
The International Herpetological Society's Junior Herpetologist (ages 12-18) and NextGen Herpetologist (ages 19-22) program was created by the IHS board and other passionate herpetologists/herpetoculturists around the country to help promote the fields of herpetology and herpetoculture to young people.
The program allows young people the opportunity to attend an annual symposium and spend time with some of the world's best known herpetologists, as well as meet peers with similar passions. They also get an opportunity to see some of the nation's best reptile and amphibian collections, all in a fun and informative meeting place.
Applications are available to download below:
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The 2021 Junior and NextGen Herpetologist program has been postponed until 2022. Applicants are still encouraged to register as a regular attendee for the 2021 semi-remote meeting in Rodeo, NM and Online. Student and youth discount rates are available. See Registration page for details.
AGES 12-18
AGES 19-22
February 1, 2023
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE
AWARD
RECIPIENTS
2021
Junior Herpetologist Program postponed due
to covid-19 pandemic
2020
Junior Herpetologist Program postponed due to covid-19 pandemic
2019
Grace Taracka (Ages 12-15)
Lauren Taracka (Ages 16-18)
Neil Balchan (NextGen)
Belize Winners:
Erica Holding
Daniela Novelo
Joshuan Gonzalez
Giovanni Emilio Mendez
Jalen Jaleel Mendez
Alsen Olvado
Carlos Murillo
Ajay Williams
Jonathan Dubon
Aledra Sacasa
Jannine Gillet
Jonathon Triminio
Preston Moguel
2018
Michael Skibsted (Ages 12-15)
Tyler Tobias (Ages 16-18)
Paul Coyne (NextGen)
2017
Andrew Gonzalez (Ages 12-15)
Lauren Taracka (Ages 16-18)
Neil Blachan (NextGen)
2016
Sarah Brabec (Ages 12-15)
Rebecca Levergood (Ages 16-18)
Logan Mansfield (NextGen)
2015
Matthias Lemm (Ages 12-15)
Aryeh Miller (Ages 16-18)
Caroline Blyskal (NextGen)