Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him)

Ecologist interested in movement and human-wildlife coexistence. Currently studying bears and wolves in the Rocky Mountains. Member of @LiberEroFellows

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

Incredibly excited to announce that I’ve received a Liber Ero postdoctoral fellowship! I can’t wait to learn from the wonderful community of @LiberEroFellows over the next couple years!

[Liber Ero Fellows @LiberEroFellows]

We are pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of the Liber Ero Fellowship Program!!

Read more about their projects:

https://t.co/VHNxwpIHjZ

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

@jlwatson00 Thanks! And thanks for your help!!

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

It’s been a long time coming with this one! Thanks to a wonderful team of coauthors for seeing it through. And also thanks to the reviewers who influenced monumental changes in the work. Excited to have this one out in the world!

[Andrew Derocher @AEDerocher]

New paper on detecting migration in caribou, ferruginous hawks & grizzlies (grizzlies didn't migrate). Led by @ualbertaScience PhD graduate @P_R_Thompson [sorry, no polar bear migrations in this one - stay tuned].
https://t.co/WAyVYvOqW8

[John Fieberg @FiebergJohn]

Interested in learning how to incorporate familiarity covariates into step-selection analyses? See this preprint - led by @eeb_dennis! Work also with @P_R_Thompson, @dwwolfson, @wild_move_eco, @JerodMerkle, @Mark_Alun_Lewis, @ForesterUMN, & Luiz Gustavo Rodrigues Oliveira-Santos!

[Support Our Science @SupportOurSci]

SUMMER PETITION SERIES: Our newest petition backed by Conservative MP Ferreri is live! Help us show there is broad support to increase graduate student and postdoctoral pay in Canada #SupportOurScience

Let's get to 500 signatures by August 16!

https://t.co/yJLROnStro

[Support Our Science @SupportOurSci]

Please sign the latest @OurCommons petition calling for increased federal funding for graduate students and postdocs through scholarships, fellowships & grants. Thank you @liberal_party MP @iamIqraKhalid for sponsoring! Sign here & RT: https://t.co/q93nsdcJt6 #SupportOurScience

[Jon Clark 🧬🐥🏳️‍🌈 @JonathanD_Clark]

I'd like to take this opportunity to pivot to an iconic US endemic we *KNOW* still exists and that is *GOING TO BE EXTINCT* in the next 30 years if we don't do something drastic, fast.

The Saltmarsh Sparrow:

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

In the most respectful way possible... I would like a word with the reviewers (and journal editor) who didn't bat an eye at the incredible lack of reputable evidence for the IBWO's existence. How has this manuscript been accepted? Am I missing something here?

[Dan Baldassarre @evornithology]

An actual figure from the latest ivory-bill paper https://t.co/6Io82ERu1T

[Emma Atkinson @eatkinso]

#SupportOurScience showing up strong here in Victoria!!!!!! Hope you're listening @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland @FP_Champagne @Laurel_BC @ElizabethMay

[Emma Atkinson @eatkinso]

Great to hear from @LaurelSchafer, member of the Bouchard report committee and FIRED UP for paying graduate students & postdocs a liveable wage! #SupportOurScience

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

#Budget2023 did not provide any funding increase for grad students and postdocs. Join me in sending the message that we care about graduate students and postdoctoral scholars by emailing your Member of Parliament #SupportOurScience https://t.co/aFMiUDZr2l

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

In about an hour and 15 minutes, the walkout begins!

[Liber Ero Fellows @LiberEroFellows]

@LiberEroFellows urge you to walk out for science, in support of graduate students and postdocs receiving a livable wage. @SupportOurSci

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

I’ve just made it home from the @LiberEroFellows retreat in Haida Gwaii. Seeing the natural and cultural beauty of the islands and the Haida people was a life-changing experience. It was also wonderful to make connections with all the fellows. See y’all soon!

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

@Aerin_J OMG! I’m jealous 😅😅 how cool!!

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

The last time Canadian grad students got a raise (~20 yrs ago), I was still learning how to go down the slide and hiding in the pile of leaves in my backyard. The next generation of Canadian scientists must be paid above the poverty line! #SupportOurScience

[Emma Atkinson @eatkinso]

We will be walking out here @uvic! For those undergrads, grads, post-docs, faculty interested in joining and/or helping organise - we'll be having a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday April 25th @ 2:30 pm. DM me for deets.

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

@SFUENV Thanks!! 🤩

[SFU Faculty of Graduate Studies @SFU_GradStudies]

We are thrilled to be welcoming our Liber Ero Fellow, Peter Thompson (@P_R_Thompson ) to SFU next year to conduct postdoctoral research on southern killer whales in the Salish Sea with @SFU @SFUENV professor, Ruth Joy. Learn more about Peter’s research.
https://t.co/ioLS1b2KSE

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

@Thelin_Larissa Happy to have you as a friend and colleague 😊 hope to see ya soon!

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

@AMBohart Thanks 😊😊

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

How does the new name look folks? 😉

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

@meganbrownlee_ Thank you!!

[Peter R. Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him) @P_R_Thompson]

Thanks Andy! So fortunate to have been able to work with you over the last few years. It’s been a truly transformative and eye-opening experience. Excited for what’s next!

[Andrew Derocher @AEDerocher]

Fantastic @ualbertaScience PhD defence today by @P_R_Thompson Start to finish it was an excellent dissertation, presentation & discussion with the examining committee. Absolutely wonderful & one of the best I've been part of in >20 years as a prof. Congratulations Peter!