[ECOLOG-L] Editorial on Not Saving Endangered Species

2017-11-28 Thread Leslie Mertz
od is overrated." ======== Leslie Mertz, Ph.D.

[ECOLOG-L] Speaking of keys...

2012-06-13 Thread Leslie Mertz
d that half the orders were missing, etc. If you try it and find any flaws, please let me know. It's a work in progress! ======== Leslie Mertz, Ph.D. instructor, science writer/author e: lme...@nasw.org Rule #32: Enjoy the little things.

[ECOLOG-L] Unique Michigan class June 14-16

2012-06-01 Thread Leslie Mertz
edu/biology/summer. Additional questions may be directed to the instructor, Dr. Leslie Mertz, atlmer...@emich.edu. Hope to see you at the Parsons Center this summer! ==== Leslie Mertz p: 231-258-5028 c: 231-409-0484 e: lme...@nasw.org Rule #32: Enjoy the little things.

[ECOLOG-L] replica specimens of herps

2010-04-05 Thread Leslie Mertz
I didn't see any responses to this post, but maybe I missed it. Did anybody suggest a company that produced herp clones? Thanks, Leslie Mertz >I do not have a herp collection to loan, but I wanted to use this >forum to post a question about teaching herp specimens in

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Classes For Science Teachers

2009-04-17 Thread Leslie Mertz
Attention Michigan Science Teachers! Eastern Michigan University is offering three opportunities to earn credit in the great outdoors this summer. The classes run four to six days long. The instructor for each of these three classes is Dr. Leslie Mertz, a field biologist who has written

[ECOLOG-L] Sad news - Hezy Shoshani

2008-05-23 Thread Leslie Mertz
tiful gesture, the Cranbrook Institute of Science has honored Hezy's life and work by naming its display elephant skeleton "Hezy." If you knew Hezy or knew of his work, I'm sure that Sandra would appreciate a kind word. Let there be peace! == Leslie Mertz, Ph.D.

[ECOLOG-L] For-teachers Course on Amphibians and Reptiles

2008-05-07 Thread Leslie Mertz
/keec/programs.html or contact the instructor, Leslie Mertz, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Leslie Mertz, Ph.D. Fish Lake Biological Program Eastern Michigan University [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ce.emich.edu/keec/programs.html

Herpetology course in Michigan

2007-05-02 Thread Leslie Mertz
ay, July 9-12. Instructor: Leslie Mertz, Ph.D., author of several amphibian and reptile books Brief course description: Students will learn about the amazing variety of frogs, lizards, snakes, turtles and salamanders in the places they live. Field sessions predominate this course, so stude

Re: Google and peppered moths

2006-09-01 Thread Leslie Mertz
Better, most certainly. Unfortunately, public opinion (and sometimes student opinion, despite our valiant efforts) is too often molded by postings on the web, and this can have a great impact on policy decisions. On Sep 1, 2006, at 10:56 AM, Gregg Miller wrote: > Better to teach the student

Google and peppered moths

2006-09-01 Thread Leslie Mertz
ncludes college students, who will "google" just about anything and everything. Perhaps we need to use the same tactics to ensure that the scientifically accurate story is told. === Leslie Mertz, Ph.D. educator Wayne State University

Fwd: invasive plants

2006-04-04 Thread Leslie Mertz
t; big impact. > > Mike Gross Leslie Mertz, Ph.D.

Re: What's the best energy source?

2006-02-09 Thread Leslie Mertz
ar energy to one on viable options, especially in developing nations that are experiencing drastic population growth and, often changing lifestyles that are becoming more energy-demanding. Leslie ==== Leslie Mertz, Ph.D. educator, science writer/author

What's the best energy source?

2006-02-08 Thread Leslie Mertz
I got an interesting question yesterday. From an environmental point of view, what is the best, yet still feasible, way to power the world? Any thoughts? Leslie Mertz, Ph.D. science writer/author, educator