Tropical Biologist at Large, Director, Bijagual Ecological Reserve; Affiliated Researcher, Univ. of Michigan.
Joined May 2009
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27 Mar 2023
An important step in understanding what's been collected, where to find it, and where to focus future efforts in the quest for an equitable and accessible resource of the planet's biodiversity. science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…
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15 Mar 2023
Pleased to have collaborated with these co-authors to include data from our #Nicaragua post-ag plots. #UMichEEB
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17 Jan 2023
The Splendid Leaf Frog, Cruziohyla sylviae..seen last night & the focus of a mini research project here @BijagualReserve How splendid! 💚🐸💚
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17 Jan 2023
The scented traps are attracting some awesome orchid bees in @BijagualReserve #CostaRica. Males collect the scent with the front legs. @UCDSBES @ucdscience
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Ocelot captured on camera trap while surveying @BijagualReserve in #CostaRica by zoology and environmental biology students @UCDSBES
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23 Dec 2021
May we all move forward with renewed clarity of our roles in preventing such injustice and harm in our institutions and find ways to support each other in this process.
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23 Dec 2021
OBFS issued a Statement of Solidarity & Commitment in response to the recent reports of sexual harassment and abuse at STRI, a field station in Panama operated by the Smithsonian. This statement is co-authored by members of the OBFS IDEA Committee & Board obfs.org/index.php?option=co…
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9 Dec 2021
Following decades of sexual harassment and abuse at @stri_panama, my fellow women scientists & I are demanding widespread policy reforms at @smithsonian from @POTUS and the @WhiteHouseGPC. Please consider signing our letter in support of tinyurl.com/WH-STRI @LauraLDunnEsq
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24 Sep 2021
Only the birds could gather for #OBFS2021, but we'll be back together as strong as ever for #OBFS2022 on Beaver Island, Central Michigan Univ.! @OBFSFieldBio
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15 Sep 2021
Today Costa Rica celebrates her bicentennial -- a country that's worked hard for peace, equity, and protection of her biodiversity. Happy Birthday!
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9 Jul 2021
Here's another contribution on the importance of field stations, their benefit to society, and the perils they face. @OBFSFieldBio
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14 Apr 2021
Our paper "Attracting Diverse Students to Field Experiences Requires Adequate Pay, Flexibility, and Inclusion" is out in BioScience & open access!
I've received many early requests for this paper & now anyone can read & cite!
Godspeed little buddy!
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12 Apr 2021
We're hiring for several assistant curator and collections manager positions. We're seeking diverse candidates, and we'd love your help spreading the word. #DiversifySTEM 🌈🧵⬇️
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11 Feb 2021
A new paper with some great recommendations for improving both in-person field learning and virtual experiences. @obfsfieldbio
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28 Jan 2021
A new viewpoint in @BioScienceAIBS hightlights the value biological field stations contribute to science and society and the crisis they currently face. academic.oup.com/bioscience/…
21 Dec 2020
Please consider the following petition to raise awareness of of biological field stations, the financial peril they currently face, and their importance for science and society.
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19 Nov 2020
We are hiring! The job ad for the full-time Genomics Center Manager is up. Apps by Dec 2. Job has great benefits & the hourly rate works out to just shy of $50k/year. Co-authorship on pubs a given. Come join our group in a great dept & fun part of L.A. oxy.edu/sites/default/files/…
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