Laura

Wildlife Biologist | Predator Ecology | Quantitative Ecology | FirstGen | UCDavisAlum | She/Her | (Re)post≠Endorsement | Only My Own Views

[Laura @Youngologist]

I have 10+ yrs research experience on two continents ranging from carnivores, herbivores, to a range of other mammals and reptiles. Topics include anthropogenic disturbance, human-wildlife conflict, livestock mortality, habitat selection, animal behavior, epigenetics and -omics.

[High Country News @highcountrynews]

Former BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning warns of the very real threat to the nation’s common ground.

https://t.co/RakdrJa4Xy

[Beth Pratt @bethpratt]

And so it begins. Our National Parks are already suffering greatly from the impacts of overcrowding. Some won't be content until Yosemite turns into an amusement park. Study after study shows the impact of more and more recreation on wildlife and the ecosystem. Our parks are supposed to be the best protected places on the planet, not Disneyland.

Representative McClintock introduced H.R.177 - Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act. Call or write you representative today to tell them to VOTE no. Protect Yosemite and all national parks.

This bill is so misnamed. Equal opportunity to access does not mean unlimited. Introducing more resource damage and impacts is certainly not fair to the wildlife in these parks, nor to the American public who treasure them. There are plenty of places in the Sierra that allow boating and motorized vehicles--Hetch Hetchy does not need to be added to that list.

H.R.177 - Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act

Recreational activities.—Subject to such limitations, conditions, and regulations as the Secretary determines necessary, the following activities shall be allowed within the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas for recreational purposes if such activities are not inconsistent with the designated primary or recreational use of each such area:
“(1) Swimming.
“(2) Use of non-motorized watercraft.
“(3) Camping in and around each such area if such camping is not below the respective ordinary high-water marks of each such area.
“(4) Picnicking in and around each such area.
“(5) Other recreational activities the Secretary determines appropriate.
“(6) Use by motorized and non-motorized vehicles of roads required to access each such area to conduct activities described in this subsection if such use has no negative effect on the operation or maintenance of any facility associated with a dam within each such area.”

[TWS Urban Wildlife Working Group @TWS_UWWG]

The Urban Wildlife Working Group is excited to announce a FREE workshop on Wildlife Field Worker Safety in Urban Spaces taking place on Zoom on February 24th from 1-3 pm Eastern Time. See you there! 🦺 #UrbanEcology #FieldWork

Register here: https://t.co/cP9qYcTexZ

[Department of Plant Sciences Cambridge @camplantsci]

Job opportunities!

We are currently recruiting for the following:
• Collections & Digitisation Assistant
• Herbarium Collections Manager
• Programme Coordinator
• Research Assistant x3
• Research Laboratory Technician x2

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/bduAVJf5CF

[Dan MacNulty @DanMacnulty]

Montana seeks to cap its wolf population at 450. House Bill 176 proposes several measures to reduce wolf numbers when the population is at or above 450, including allowing a single hunter to kill an unlimited number of wolves. Hearing: today, 3 PM MST. https://t.co/3OZxMn6lGy

[Christine Wilkinson, PhD 🌈 @ScrapNaturalist]

Hey folks, several members of my dear friend @UrbanSchell’s family lost their homes in Altadena. Please consider donating to help them rebuild. Sharing helps too, even if you can’t donate. Thank you 💙.

#LosAngelesFires

https://t.co/ZnhSlDlU4s

[Colorado Parks and Wildlife @COParksWildlife]

For the first time, our biologists have observed GPS data from a collared wolf south of I-70.

Wolves are habitat generalists and it’s anticipated they will expand widely over time in Colorado. We’re sharing this specifically because this is the first observance of this data.

[Field Inclusive @FieldInclusive]

Any and all support helps in order to make our next FI Week 2025 a success! Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.

We are still seeking at least one more $500 sponsorship. Any help is greatly appreciated! Learn how to donate below: 👇🏽

[TAMU Department of Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries @tamurwfm]

We are excited to announce that we are seeking applicants for the position of instructional assistant professor in human dimensions of natural resources. Learn more and apply at https://t.co/wcdX5gbDnn

[Qiusheng Wu @giswqs]

📢 I am teaching an Introduction to GIS Programming course this semester! All course materials are freely available online. New video lectures will be uploaded twice a week. Check out the links below to learn #geospatial 🌍 data visualization and analysis using #opensource Python packages 📊

Website: https://t.co/2dK3d0n9Rz
GitHub: https://t.co/yBth77q1pC
YouTube playlist: https://t.co/9sbsl5SHNk

#geospatial #python #jupyter

[Femeena Pandara Valappil, Ph.D., P.E. @femipv]

🎉 Thrilled to share that I will be starting as an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Ag. and Bio. Engg. at Penn State this fall. I am seeking a Ph.D student to join my water quality lab. More info:
https://t.co/Gc6gPb7tBm

@psuextension @agsciences
Spread the word!

[Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance]

I am excited to be recruiting another full time communication specialist in my lab. If you are passionate about science communication, have a background in wildlife ecology, and skills in photography/videography, I would love to see your application! https://t.co/wFcpV8ztx4

[Laura @Youngologist]

@lydia_wildlife 2/2 Feel out your new space before loading up to relocate everything, basically. Pack in small amounts like going camping a few plates and a few utensils etc. Look up affordable monthly airbnb's w/furniture. Happy packing! I think you shouldnt pass up if its a solid opportunity.

[Laura @Youngologist]

@lydia_wildlife In a similar situation but earlier in that dilemma. I'm putting my stuff into storage and bringing a small amount of basics. Then once I confirm something long term I'll go back for all of my stuff in storage like my mattress and essentials. 1/2

[Laura @Youngologist]

@AskAboutAnimals Look into what professional development you need to become a grad school dean or dept grad director. Become part of the solution.

[Andrew G. Fulmer🐕🐍🐟 @AskAboutAnimals]

The majority of the academics with whom I'm in regular contact rank grad school as one of, if not the, worst experience(s) of their life.

Have we thought about making it more about education and less about hazing/identity de-valuation?

[Jahnavi Joshi @Jahnavijoshi2]

Our lab is looking to recruit a PhD student in Jan 2025. If you are interested in doing PhD in Evolutionary Biology with us, please get in touch. More details of our research and the application are here: https://t.co/nYB62L2oRK

[Laura @Youngologist]

@pchrysafis It depends - The answer to any and every question that exists 😆

[Sasha Reed @ecology_awesome]

Are you early career at #ES2024 and interested in how to access funding from US federal agencies?? Don’t miss Workshop #02 in 104B today from 11:45-1:15pm to hear from and network with folks from @doescience @USGS @NASAEarth @NSF @SERDP_ESTCP. I’ll be there and all are welcome!