Steve Hovick's Lab

We study ecological and evolutionary drivers of invasion success, primarily in plants.

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

Really excited to see this paper finally out! It was a full lab field trip to re-sample an experiment we started in 2003. Replacement of #Phalaris arundinacea with swamp forest is underway. Three cheers for long-term data!

[Journal of Applied Ecology @JAppliedEcology]

Spraying glyphosate (late fall), then planting bareroot woody species at high densities (early spring) converts reed canarygrass field to young swamp forest 🌱

This breaks feedbacks and jumpstarts stalled succession from #invasive species dominance! 📈

🔗https://t.co/s8UBRISfrL

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

Just read this great article by @mcewanlab on Callery Pear on the Conversation (thanks google news feed!). Really nice overview of this invasive species introduced broadly by the landscaping industry and now spreading to natural areas in our region!

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

@annbot @kzmattingly @EEOB_OSU @OhioState @ASCatOSU Great work from @kzmattingly's dissertation that we're excited to have included in this @annbot special issue!

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

@mas5050 @lflory ...meaning the reader has to be REALLY discerning to pick up on such a subtle distinction, which is critically important for the paper's argument overall

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

@mas5050 @lflory The big problem I see here is that although the text itself is carefully worded, the use of supporting references is not - leading to references specifically focused on invasive non-natives when the comment in text refers to non-natives more broadly.

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

Last point - IMO (Steve here) Columbus is a great city (no longer a "cow town") and our dept is really collegial and supportive, particularly for junior faculty. I feel fortunate to have landed here and see great things ahead for future colleagues!!

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

About 10 days until application review begins for 3 TT positions in @EEOB_OSU (Oct. 1) - so sending a final blast to get the word out! (see thread for details)
1) Terrestrial ecosystem ecologist
2) Freshwater biologist
3) Aquatic pop/comm ecologist

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

Think you fit one of these descriptions? Then PLEASE apply!! Broad wording in all ads is intentional to reach a broad and diverse applicant pool. Please RT to help us with that goal!! @DiversifyEEB @BEcologists @QueerEcoEvo @DiversifyPlants

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

Note that application review starts October 1, as indicated in the job ad (although the headers show a later date)!!

[Black Ecologists @BEcologists]

EEOB @OhioState is seeking three tenure-track positions for terrestrial ecosystems ecology, freshwater biology, and aquatic ecology https://t.co/gYoQKQeSgx, https://t.co/iyWDWvmJWD https://t.co/uDsqThKrIF
#AcademicTwitter @ESA_org

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

So excited that we're searching for 3 TT faculty to join us @EEOB_OSU!! Great colleagues, excellent resources, and a super city to live in. Please RT widely! Application deadline October 1.

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

Really interesting review on what motivates people to volunteer for invasive species control/management projects! Complete with suggestions for running such groups effectively. Great read!

[Ana Anđelković @AnaAndelkovic]

Knowing the importance of #CitizenScience in the study and management of #BiologicalInvasions, we analyzed and discussed the #motivations guiding #volunteers to engage in #InvasiveAlienSpecies monitoring and control.

Results of @aliencsi1 #COST project
https://t.co/I2fx3B56M7

[NYT Science @NYTScience]

European starlings steal cattle feed, consume crops and have even brought down an airplane. But the story of how they became a North American pest has been debunked. https://t.co/QMwtCQEr9D

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

@mel_ittology Would love the link to watch your defense if it's not too late! Rooting for you regardless - you will rock this!!

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

@haldre1 Congrats!

[Invasive Species Ctr @InvSp]

Help raise awareness about the importance of preventing the spread of invasive species by participating in Invasive Species Awareness Week, which takes place from Feb. 28-March 4. We even have ready-to-use promotional materials you can use! Learn more: https://t.co/Qdnr7idoWW

[Steve Hovick's Lab @HovickLab]

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in doing a meta-analysis!

[Julia Koricheva @KorichevaLab]

If you are an ecologist contemplating your first meta-analysis, I will be giving a free webinar hosted by @ana_pineda_ on January 14th about benefits of meta-analysis for #ECR, things to consider before you start and common mistakes to avoid https://t.co/m5k0T9xjcL