Re: [ECOLOG-L] Should Calculus Be Required of All Ecology/Biology Majors?

2016-10-18 Thread Matthew McTammany
Good afternoon, John et al. I appreciate your question and reflection on the value of calculus to biology students. In the end, I think mathematics courses taken by biology majors lack application and relevance to most areas of biology, but the information and perspective offered from mathematics e

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Organizations that promote public awareness (education) about invertebrate animals?

2015-05-23 Thread Matthew McTammany
Society for Freshwater Science (formerly North American Benthological Society) promotes awareness and education about benthic invertebrates, especially aquatic insects. Entomological Society of America is another good contact for insect-related outreach. On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 9:30 AM, Jorge A. S

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Regenerative Leadership and Urban Permaculture - Deadline

2011-12-23 Thread Matthew McTammany
Wayne et al., My sister and niece are advocates for permaculture and have taken and assisted with a couple of these workshops, but I am not affiliated with this group or an advocate for this approach, although it is intriguing. My niece is actually working on a permaculture project in Ghana over t

[ECOLOG-L] Executive Director - Environmental Center of Bucknell University

2011-10-21 Thread Matthew McTammany
Bucknell University is seeking qualified and enthusiastic applicants for the position of Executive Director of the Environmental Center. Please see ad below for more information. Bucknell University Executive Director, Environmental Center Established in 2004, the mission of the Bucknell Universi