PhD studying Frog diseases. I love herps, my wife, my dogs, model trains, theme parks and UGA football.
Joined August 2017
- Tweets 1,407
- Following 1,136
- Followers 814
- Likes 19,345
159 Photos and videos
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
21 Nov 2025
New paper, in @Nature Reviews Biodiversity "Conservation priorities for global amphibian biodiversity", led by ASG Co-Chair Amaël Borzée, delivers a crucial message: when we act, amphibians can recover
Read the full analysis on our blog: iucn-amphibians.org/new-glob…
#FrogFriday
8
14
622
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
This week, the AGC hosted a fascinating seminar by Todd Pierson from Kennesaw State University.
👉You can watch Todd's talk and the many others we have lined up for the year by joining the AGC at go.unimelb.edu.au/k2ss
5
23
744
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
3 Jun 2025
Students, volunteers, teachers, and turtle fans—help support wild turtle conservation in the Southeast USA! Submit your 1-minute #WildTurtleWeek video for SEPARC before time runs out. 🌍🐢 #EveryTurtleCounts #SEPARC
3
10
443
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
7 May 2025
Have you read SEPARC’s Habitat Management Guidelines for Amphibians and Reptiles of the Southeastern United States? 🌿 Find it on our website here! separc.org/separc-resource-l…
#AmphibianWeek #AmphibianWeek2025 #MastersofTwoWorlds #AmphibianGlowUp
2
5
154
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
25 Mar 2025
Carry your love for wildlife wherever you go. 🌍🛍️
Support southeastern herpetofauna with every purchase! Shop at separc.threadless.com
#WildlifeConservation #Herpetofauna #Eco #SoutheasternWildlife #Herpetology #ToteForWildlife #SustainableFashion #WildlifeProtection #SEPARC
1
1
66
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
27 Feb 2025
Register before it's too late! 🐢 Don't be a stinker like this musk turtle! It's going to be an action-packed weekend of fun and education. RSVP: form.jotform.com/24227494468…
#Conservation #Amphibians #Reptiles #PrivateLands #AnnualMeeting #RegisterNow #SEPARC
1
4
92
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
11 Feb 2025
Are you looking for some new amphibian figurines to add to your collection, or perhaps you're thinking about using them in the classroom? Either way, I am extremely impressed by the #frogs produced by Toymany. Read more below. #Herpetology #Amphibians stevenallain.co.uk/Blog/toyt…
2
6
25
820
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
2 Jan 2025
2025 is here! 🐍 🎉 Register now for our Annual Meeting. Early birds save $50. Late birds may miss their chance. Learn more on our new website! (SEPARC.org) See you at Lake Guntersville State Park, March 13-16, 2025. #SEPARC2025 #PARC
ALT Snapping turtle wishing you a happy new year.
1
6
216
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
26 Dec 2024
🌎︎ 🎁 SEPARC 2025 Annual Meeting merch is available now! Treat yourself with a belated Christmas gift that benefits reptile & amphibian conservation. #Merch #SEPARC2025 #Conservation #EarlyBird
separc.threadless.com/access…
1
2
116
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
24 Dec 2024
Hoppy holidays from all of us at SEPARC! 🐸 🌟 End your year right by registering early for our 2025 Annual Meeting. Early birds save $50. Learn more on our new website! (SEPARC.org) See you at Lake Guntersville State Park, March 13-16, 2025. #SEPARC2025 #PARC
ALT Text says "May your days be merry and bright." Image shows a frog and tadpoles. Behind them is the Earth with a bow ontop.
2
7
334
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
Elated to share the 2nd chapter of my #PhD was just published 🎉
We looked at the impacts of Bd isolate and dose used in experimental exposures, and found they have significant impacts on infection outcomes 👎🐸🍄
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
5
32
1,470
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
1 Nov 2024
Don't forget that the deadlines for Abstracts for Oral Presentations, Travel Grants, and The Conservation Hero nominations are today for our 2025 annual meeting .
We will also be posting the registration and links to lodging later today. We can't wait to see everyone there!
2
3
137
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
31 Oct 2024
📢 The Becker Lab is recruiting graduate students for Fall 2025! Join us to study how global change impacts tropical wildlife, emerging diseases & the microbiome. 🌎🐸
Interested? Send 1-2 paragraphs outlining your research/career goals to guibecker (AT) psu . edu
22
41
3,824
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
18 Oct 2024
**NEW MEETING DATES AND VENUE**
The SEPARC 2025 annual meeting has been rescheduled for March 13-16, 2025 at Lake Guntersville State Park, Alabama
Deadlines are extended until 11/1/2024 for Abstracts for Oral Presentations, Travel Grants, and The Conservation Hero award
4
4
439
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
30 Sep 2024
Our hearts are with those currently impacted by Hurricane Helene. We have decided to extend the deadline for our oral abstracts, travel grants, and nominations for the Conservation Hero Award until October 15th. Please check for further updates coming soon.
3
4
242
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
14 Sep 2024
Grant money for graduate students working on #conservation or management of herps in the SE. #reptiles #amphibians
14 Sep 2024
Now accepting applications for our 2024 Small Grant Program!
We are seeking to fund graduate student #research projects that focus on the #conservation or management of #reptiles and #amphibians in the southeastern U.S.
oriannesociety.org/science-i…
Apply by 5pm EST, 22 Nov 2024.
1
5
445
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
31 Jul 2024
It's time to get those creative juices flowing! Design the logo for the 2025 SEPARC Annual Meeting, and if your design is chosen, you'll receive free annual meeting registration and a t-shirt displaying your work!
To enter, click here: bit.ly/4bhc73c #SEPARC2025
1
1
146
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
15 Jul 2024
Cool new fact sheet from the Invasion Science Research Institute / FL Invasive Species Council!
5
10
595
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
24 Jun 2024
Design a logo for the 2025 SEPARC Annual Meeting! The designer will get a free annual meeting registration and a t-shirt displaying their design!
For full contest rules and to submit your design go to bit.ly/4bhc73c. Deadline: No later than 11:59 p.m. August 9, 2024.
4
2
342
Dr. Matt Atkinson retweeted
Calling all amphibian researchers using genomics tools! BMC Genomics is publishing a special amphibian issue early next year. Check out this flyer for more details 🐸🧬🧪🔖
33
78
5,980