Re: [ECOLOG-L] A response to E.O. Wilson's opinion about math

I disagree. E.O. Wilson has written an essay that few seem to be actually reading. He is targeting specific audiences, and providing encouragement for those without math skills. He is not telling people to blow off math. See below. 1) This article is written with two specific audiences in mind:

Re: [ECOLOG-L] A response to E.O. Wilson's opinion about math

I heartily agree. Easy for EO to say math isn't important; he doesn't mention his collaboration with the mathematically inclined Robert Macarthur, leading to the theory of island biogeography. And the problems with Wilson's foray into group selection theory are testimony to the kinds of problems

[ECOLOG-L] Biomes book for young readers

Dear Ecologers, I am a PhD candidate in biology who is writing scientifically (biologically) accurate children's books, because I have been disappointed in the biological misconceptions included in young children's non-fiction books. Some of you may remember when I sent out a free e-book versio

Re: [ECOLOG-L] A response to E.O. Wilson's opinion about math

I teach introductory stats and value math greatly. However, you are either missing Wilson's point or simply won't recognize it. Wilson is not saying math is not useful. Physics is useful but how many biologists are still any good at electronics or crystallography? For a biologist interested

Re: [ECOLOG-L] A response to E.O. Wilson's opinion about math

I couldn't agree more - it can only help. On 4/9/2013 6:22 PM, David Inouye wrote: Don't Listen to E.O. Wilson Math can help you in almost any career. There's no reason to fear it.

[ECOLOG-L] A response to E.O. Wilson's opinion about math

Don't Listen to E.O. Wilson Math can help you in almost any career. There's no reason to fear it. http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/04/e_o_wilson_is_wr

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Sherman trap labels

If you want sharpie to stay longer just coat whatever you have written with some hair spray. It is inexpensive and will last longer. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 4:26 PM, Mark Fessler/Barbara Kolar < gre...@frontier.com> wrote: > Hello Janean, > > We have used the Industrial Sharpie on Sherman Traps

[ECOLOG-L] Do you have to be good at math to be a scientist?

I came across this article by E.O. Wilson in the Wall Street Journal and thought it might be of interest to some of you: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323611604578398943650327184.html

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Sherman trap labels

Hello Janean, We have used the Industrial Sharpie on Sherman Traps and a variety of exterior labels. The standard Sharpie doesn't last very well. There are also several paint pens that perform well. These are available at hardware stores, office supply stores, welding and industrial supply and s

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position – Trace Gas Fluxes and Biofuel S ustainability

Hello, Please distribute this job ad to any potentially interested candidates. We are seeking a highly motivated and well prepared Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct USDA,NIFA-funded research investigating multiple ecosystem trace gas fluxes affecting the life-cycle sustainability of biofuel produc

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Sherman trap labels

Hi Janean, You could also use nail polish and it won't fade off when washing your traps. If you ever need to remove the numbers, you could always use nail polish remover. Good luch with that!* Luis Ernesto Rázuri Gonzales* El 09/04/2013 03:12 p.m., Bruno Ghersi Chavez escribió: Hi Janean, we

[ECOLOG-L] Neat Insect / Nature Conservation video project

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[ECOLOG-L] IUFRO 2014 call for session proposals

Dear ECOLOG: The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) will hold its World Congress in Salt Lake City, Utah during October 5-11, 2014. The theme will be "Sustaining Forests, Sustaining People: The Role of Research". This is a great opportunity to showcase forest-related rese

[ECOLOG-L] course: Adaptive Management for Conservation Success June 10-21, 2013

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[ECOLOG-L] Botany/Forest Ecology Field Technician Positions in Rocky Mountain National Park

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[ECOLOG-L] How to process 16-mm fisheye photographs

Dear ecofriends, We are studying the diversity and structure of sandy coastal vegetation in northeastern Brazil. This vegetation type is very complex and within a few hundred meters can change from forest to shrubland or just herbaceous cover. We took 16-mm fisheye photographs of 85 plots a

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Sherman trap labels

Hi Janean, we have used sharpies for sherman traps, but when washing them the code/number fades off and requires to remark each time.. in other words.. a lot of work.. but also we have need to relabel as we use the same traps for other studies and if they are numbered some way its a lot of work to

[ECOLOG-L] Sensor Training Workshop: Remote Data Acquisition

2013 Remote Data Acquisition Sensor Training Workshop We are pleased to announce our second annual Remote Data Acquisition Sensor Training Workshop, sponsored by the University of New Mexico Sevilleta Field Station and the Long Term Ecological Research Network Office. This intensive training w

[ECOLOG-L] Sherman trap labels

Hi All, I need to mark/label several hundred aluminum small mammal traps (e.g. Sherman Traps). Options so far have been spray paint, metal stamping, Sharpie marker, even using an adhesive label. I would like a method that is quick, inexpensive, does not interfere with the functioning of the trap a

[ECOLOG-L] Issues in Ecology on the Ecological Dimensions of Biofuels

Issues in Ecology No. 17, Ecological Dimensions of Biofuels, is now available as a free PDF at http://www.esa.org/esa/?page_id=1638. This report is the fifth in a series exploring ecological implications of biofuels production for land use and biodiversity; forests; grasslands, rangelands, and a

[ECOLOG-L] Wisconsin wetlands crew-leader position

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[ECOLOG-L] Anyone in Riverside?

Howdy all! I'm heading out to Riverside, Calif., tomorrow to participate in an environmental science fiction film panel at the Eaton Science Fiction Conference. Anyone in the neighborhood who would like to get together? Anyone looking for an excuse to head out to Joshua Tree National Park?

[ECOLOG-L] Next Generation Climate Data Products Workshop, July 15-19, 2013

Next Generation Climate Data Products Workshop July 15-19, 2013 National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder CO. Website: www2.image.ucar.edu/event/ngcdp13 Graduate student and early career scientist abstracts due April 30, 2013. Travel funds are available. This workshop will bring toge

[ECOLOG-L] Wetland plant guides, hydric soil and more

The Swamp School is now offering a whole bunch of fun and useful free wetland resources on its Facebook page. You can download the new USACOE National Wetland Regional Plant list guides. We have separated them into 10 handy pocket guides that are ideal for field use. There is a chance to prove

[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity on Tasmanian devil disease in Tasmania

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[ECOLOG-L] 1 Post-doctoral researcher, Animal Population Ecology, Feral Horses, Caribou, Saskatchewan Canada

Job Title: Postdoctoral position in animal population ecology. Research focus on fundamental ecology and evolution using ungulates as model species (Sable Island horses, woodland caribou). Location: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; lab of P.D. McLoughlin http://mclo