Elizabeth Murray

Insect Systematist at Washington State University. Researching evolutionary relationships and patterns; especially interested in wasps & bees.

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

The first list of the bee species in Washington - a catalog of the bees of the state. This was a collaboration of entomologists at the Washington State Department of Agriculture @WSDAgov and Washington State University @WSUEntomology .
The publication is open access.

[Hymenoptera Journal @HymenopteraJour]

🐝 565 species of bees are documented in Washington state, with an additional 102 species likely to occur in the state.

#pollinators #bees #Hymenoptera @WSUPullman @NMNH

https://t.co/lh7X6A9U1f

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

What a great group!

[Michael Branstetter @bramic21]

Successful ⁦@NSF⁩ Bees of the World UCE Phylogenomics Workshop at Utah State University. Fun times with ⁦@PhyloSolving⁩ ⁦@thecriticalbee⁩ ⁦@KerriganTobin⁩ ⁦⁦@savanychapis⁩ and a great group of students! See you in 2025.

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

This should be a great event! And along with the bee lab group, we'll have some Cornell @Nathalia_Fl_G and WSU @thecriticalbee folks there too!

[Michael Branstetter @bramic21]

If you're in Salt Lake this weekend, please come to BugFest 2022 at the Utah Natural History Museum. We'll be there to talk about bee diversity and biology. Nice UPR write-up from my student @c_meidty_bees https://t.co/SvIiRBhcN6

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

This spring, grad student Nate Green was awarded funds from the JTNP Graduate Student Research Grant Program. He has a post about his April collecting trip!

[Nathaniel Green @NMDG_Ento]

I wrote a blog post about my research trip to @JoshuaTreeNPS in April. You can read it on the @PhyloSolving lab website!

https://t.co/1DoHOjc6jx

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

@NMDG_Ento @JoshuaTreeNPS We're excited to hear your tales of the field! And see the specimens.

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

@esa_pac

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

If you're attending the ESA Pacific Branch meeting next week -- we're having a systematics symposium on Wednesday. Great lineup! Hope to see you there.

Session schedule: https://t.co/EyxPR3JsWg

with Krissy Dominguez, UCR & @thecriticalbee, WSU

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

@Mahar_Zee_shan @americanbeetles @areyoukeddingme @wsucahnrs @WSUEntomology International candidates can apply! WSU states that all new employees must show employment eligibility verification, but I should be able to work with the candidate to secure an appropriate visa.

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

Collections Manager Wanted!!! We're hiring at Washington State University @wsucahnrs.

Come to @WSUEntomology and play a role in shaping one of the largest insect collections in the Pacific Northwest US. https://t.co/md4KeFSk9u

* https://t.co/h6dWYSQ7qo *

Please spread the word

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

@bugbiter Happy to hear the great news, Fred!

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

The Women of ISH group is looking for volunteer panelists for career and professional development discussions. We aim for a panel (not restricted to women) that will offer a diverse perspective from early to mid/late career stages.
Please check your ISH emails on how to sign up!

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

Loved talking with Dr. Universe! We chatted about the fact that mantids and cockroaches are closely related.

[Ask Dr. Universe @AskDrUniverse]

Kids ask the best questions. Here's one from Tara, age 12, about praying mantises. ⬇️

Thanks to @PhyloSolving for helping us investigate. https://t.co/FX3kLuvIVA

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

@HerewardJames Thank you! I'm checking Popart out today.

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

Suggestions for best haplotype network software?

~15 years ago, I was using TCS for haplotype networks. I remember it kept crashing on me. What are people using today? I'd appreciate any advice!

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

andrenid phylogeny (+more) published!

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

You may be a good fit for this position if...
*You like the smell of an insect museum.
*You get satisfaction from writing your own script or function.
*You know the host associations for all your favorite bees.

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

A call for a bee phylogenomics PhD student for fall 2022:

Come work with me and @thecriticalbee at @WSUEntomology. Looking for someone with an MS & experience in bee systematics, bioinformatics, and/or molecular work.

See the posting & get info at: https://t.co/SCCbb7E7dP

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

Following up -- I ended up purchasing the warranty. Equipment just arrived, so I will have five years' wait to see if I make use of the warranty...

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

Advice needed, please!
Do you purchase the warranty offered for lab equipment?
I'm buying an expensive device. Item costs ~$30K & 3rd party warranty is $5K for yrs 2-5 (seller covers 1st yr). I don't think it's worth it and would be glad to get thoughts on lab item warranties.

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

Yes, we'll have a great group of collaborators on this project! And there will be grad students at several institutions working towards the same larger goals. @bramic21 is also bringing on a PhD student for next fall, so check out that opportunity, too.

[Michael Branstetter @bramic21]

A connected PhD position from our Bees of the World grant. You'll get to collaborate with a diverse team of academic and government researchers on a very important topic. Apply now either for WSU or USU! @thecriticalbee @DanforthLab @PhyloSolving

[Elizabeth Murray @PhyloSolving]

A call for a bee phylogenomics PhD student for fall 2022:

Come work with me and @thecriticalbee at @WSUEntomology. Looking for someone with an MS & experience in bee systematics, bioinformatics, and/or molecular work.

See the posting & get info at: https://t.co/SCCbb7E7dP