I am in search of a lab/field tech (potentially two) for my PhD research! I encourage you to apply if interested!This position is ideally for someone who has finished undergrad (or will May/June 2023) and has an interest in wetlands, waterfowl, or aquatic invertebrates.

Here it is, the baby bird risograph!

I was surprised these quail #chicks were able to get up to the platform -- it's about 6 feet tall. Wait for the adorable "hesitation situation." #cameratrap

Have you heard the news? We're offering a fellowship program for students interested in pursuing careers in genetics! Applications are due in July and you can find more details here: blackingenetics.com/big-fellowship

More footage from the badger pups in the backyard. Sound on!

After running a lab that centers inclusion for 4 years now, I’d like to share some of our lab practices that have really worked in case this info is helpful for others.

Cats & wildlife - they don’t mix. Please keep your cats AND wildlife safe by keeping cats indoors, in a secure enclosure, or on a leash & harness while outdoors. Outdoor cats live a fraction of their lifespan compared to indoor ones. Our cats & wildlife deserve better.

Interested in #ecology, #evolution, and going to #gradschool? 🔬🐾🧬🌲🧪🕸️🧫 Apply to join us for a FREE virtual program this summer! Check out our website (eegradpreview.weebly.com) & apply by July 9th 11:59pm PST! 🤩 #AcademicTwitter

The Mystery of the Vanishing Kestrels: What’s Happening to This Flashy Falcon? nytimes.com/2023/06/05/cli…

A review of the principles behind Indigenous-led Water Back movements and the potential role of research. "Water Back [... centres] Indigenous way of knowing, doing, and being as a foundation for advancing Indigenous Water research." water-alternatives.org/index.php/alld…

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a research tool quickly growing in popularity. In any given environment - lake, river, land, air, etc. - trace amounts of DNA can be found. Plants, animals, and microbes often shed DNA by various means including losing leaves, hair, and skin cells.

Call for environmental justice amplification among ecology scholars and practitioners: A Black Ecology perspective - Height - 2023 - The Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America - Wiley Online Library esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

My first first author paper is out from my work as a #PostBacc The Jackson Laboratory! We characterized the Low set ears spontaneous mutant and found a novel gene interaction 🐭🐭 link.springer.com/article/10.100…

So this is a thing Chris & I have been working on this book project for several years Apparently it's available for pre-order! Wonderful work from phenomenal contributors in this book! 💜 #UrbanConservation #UrbanEvolution #UrbanEcology #UrbanWildlife global.oup.com/academic/produ…

Golden trout :)

Call for applications! The TheWOCproject would like to announce our 2023 Graduate School 101 Workshop, which will be held at Harvard University this fall. Applications are due August 20

Hey Scientists! Want to chat with classrooms, scout troops, libraries and more about your science? At Skype A Scientist we match scientists with groups for Q&As for free! Registration just opened for fall! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Please RT!

Check out the most recent episode of The Wandering Naturalist Podcast. You can listen to myself, Dr. Solomon David and @TheRoughFish talk about native fishes and the whole 'roughfish' thing. 🐟 💚 threeriversparks.org/podcast