The Lattanzio Lab

Associate Professor, Christopher Newport U. Evolutionary Ecology & Physiology. Studies herps in western US & VA, dabbles in hobby electronics and cooking.

[The Lattanzio Lab @TheLattanzioLab]

Once abstracts are in, we will select and notify up to ~10 competitors for the award. After presentations, finalists will be announced in person at the HL business meeting. Details here: https://t.co/ewst30r1s8

So sign up if you qualify, and see you in New Orleans! (4/4)

[The Lattanzio Lab @TheLattanzioLab]

🚨 Calling all herpetology grad students! 🐍🦎🐸🐢

The 2026 Herpetologists’ League Graduate Research Award is now open! If you’ve got a completed or near-complete thesis/dissertation, this is your chance to showcase your work at #JMIH2026 . The requirements are simple ... (1/4)

[The Lattanzio Lab @TheLattanzioLab]

It's simple! Submit your #JMIH2026 abstract and select our competition on the drop-down menu. It's well worth it, too: First prize is $750, two years membership with @HerpLeague , and an invite to submit a paper based on your work to an HL journal! (3/4)

[The Lattanzio Lab @TheLattanzioLab]

The application process is even simpler this year: meet those criteria, and select the competition when submitting your abstract (OR revising your submitted one!), and that's it! Looking forward to hearing about all the exciting work you're all doing!!

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Hey #JMIH24 grad students in @HerpLeague: are you finishing your research soon (or recently finished), *AND* giving a talk on it? Enter the 2024 HL Grad Research Award competition! CASH prizes & more! Details here: https://t.co/ewst30rzhG
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**Please RT!!**

[c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance]

J.B.S Haldane: "The Universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we CAN suppose."

Let's talk about the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum:
It can 'feed' on sunlight; gives birth to live, pregnant clone-babies & needs to be bacterially infected to survive.

[The Lattanzio Lab @TheLattanzioLab]

@heart2herp @herpetologish Cool! My grad student is doing some thermal pref work on P. cinereus here in VA too! Mind if I put you in contact with her? Would be great to share notes on Tpref methods and findings. Cheers!

[The Lattanzio Lab @TheLattanzioLab]

The application process is simple: meet those criteria, select the competition when submitting your abstract (OR revise your submitted one!), and send a press release to me via email.

FINALLY, abstract deadline was extended, so our deadline is also extended to 31 Mar!
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[The Lattanzio Lab @TheLattanzioLab]

Last call #JMIH23 grad students in
@HerpLeague : are you finishing your research soon (or recently finished), *AND* giving a talk on it? Enter the 2023 HL Grad Research Award competition! CASH prizes & more! Details here: https://t.co/JDiDseO55H
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**Please RT!!**

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@GangloffLab_OWU Thanks for the kind words! I would very much be up for future collabs. At the very least, we 100% need more data on more taxa. For Podarcis, I'd also like to see how patterns in native vs invaded envs differ. I'm curious if UV needs constrain ecol success differently than temp

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a bit closer to July, I plan to share some additional recommendations for things to do/see nearby. There are some great diverse parks here on the peninsula, a zoo featuring native VA species & habitats, and museums too (all just a short drive from the hotel!). So, stay tuned! 3/3

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Hey @ssarherps @HerpLeague @IchsAndHerps @ElasmoSociety higher-ups! I'm curious... how does one get on a local host committee? I know it's too late now, but I can't help but feel a missed opportunity for #JMIH2023, which is only ~30 miles from me here at #CNU in Newport News! 1/3

[The Lattanzio Lab @TheLattanzioLab]

So, how does it work? Are there elections among societies, or email blasts that I just missed? Maybe this info is widely known, but if not, please share 🙃 . I'm sure there's colleagues of ours interested in how to get involved for future meetings! Now, with that in mind, 2/3

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Come see my virtual SICB+ talk to learn about active behavioral UV regulation in lizards, and how habitat use can have stronger consequences for satisfying UV demands! It's time for a rev-UV-lution, folks! Interested in collabs or diving into Arduino? DM or email me! 2/2

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🚨SICB+ virtual talk alert! 🚨Hey #SICB2023 'ers! So much of our current understanding of lizard eco/evo draws from studies of thermal interactions w/their env. But, did you know that basking is NOT just for warming up:🦎+☀️= UV, too! And, UV is ESSENTIAL for fitness! 1/2

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🚨We're hiring!!🚨

Do you study 🌿🌱🌵🌻 ?
Are you looking for a TT position at a small #PUI ?
Do you value undergrad mentorship, and the opportunity to take on master's students too?

Then head on over & apply to work with us!

Full details here 👇
https://t.co/zgu2eJJB3R

[Judith Mank @judithmank]

Come work with us! @ZoologyUBC is looking for an Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Biology. Beautiful and supportive place, amazing colleagues - please apply! https://t.co/KSbAb5rSCr Thanks for retweeting!

[The Lattanzio Lab @TheLattanzioLab]

@ScienceWithSav My newest grad student Andreanna is applying, would you mind sending me your essays to share with her? And/or when we get a draft ready, looking it all over?