[ECOLOG-L] Call for Manuscripts in "Belowground Botany" for Special Issue

Dear Colleagues, Does your research delve into the underground world of the plant sciences? Are you interested in sharing any novel methods you have developed with other researchers? If so, consider submitting a proposal for a manuscript for the Special Issue on “Methods in Belowground Botany

[ECOLOG-L] Belowground Botany Papers

Does your research involve the underground world of the plant sciences? For example, do you study root growth, nutrient dynamics, chemical signaling, or the genetic composition of soil communities? Are you interested in sharing any novel methods you have developed with other researchers? If s

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Question about authorship

Dear Gabriel, If you are fine with having someone else spearhead a presentation and publication based on data that otherwise you may not have the time to write up and which is part of a much larger project (which sounds to be the case here), this sounds like an ideal situation to me. It is esp

Re: [ECOLOG-L] guidelines for authorship

Good points Gary. I would also just add that I am currently in a situation where I have access to historical data collected by a researcher that I would like to possibly use as part of an upcoming paper. The data are not completely necessary for our study but it does add a nice historical cont

[ECOLOG-L] Tiki Effects

Dear Fellow Ecologgers, And now for a fun and not-very-scientific request (and yes, I realize that April Fool’s Day is coming up)….I would like to develop a fun presentation for our departmental awards gathering next month and I am working on a short 10-15 minute talk on “The Tiki Effect”. Many

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Limbaugh belittles extinction crisis

Peter, Here is one data point for you….as an evolutionary ecologist who (ironically) has parents-in-law who are ardent Rush Limbaugh fans, I have quickly learned that it is very difficult to change some people’s perspectives if they are not open to consider different options and facts in the fi

Re: [ECOLOG-L] predatory journals

These are all very good points and I agree that it is becoming increasingly difficult to identify high quality and legitimate Open Access Journals. Although I am admittedly biased, my favorite journal is the one that I edit, Applications in Plant Sciences (APPS), which is for those of you looki

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position in Genetic Diversity of Hawaiian Plants

PhD Graduate Student Position - Genetic Diversity of Hawaiian Plants The Culley Laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati in collaboration with The Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garde

[ECOLOG-L] Editorial Opportunity for Post-docs & Grad Students

Interested in Gaining Editorial Experience? The Botanical Society of America is seeking applicants to serve on its Reviewing Editor Board for Applications in Plant Sciences, BSA’s open access

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Overcoming the Location Hump for Out of State Jobs/Graduate Studies

Angela, John is correct - I think you received some inaccurate advice. I've seen quite the opposite. Often grad programs like to attract non-local students because it enhances their reputation on the national stage. In addition, many advisors recommend that their undergrads go elsewhere for gra

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Graduate School Advice

Wow, I too am amazed by the tone of this message - obviously it is coming from some deep-seated indignation based on someone’s previous bad experience. A much as I strongly disagree with the main message, I do agree that any student needs to research any and all potential advisors. Different fa

[ECOLOG-L] Predatory Journals

For those of you ever wondering about all those manuscript submission requests that fill up you inbox, I thought you might be interested in a short article I recently wrote on the topic of predatory journals. I had an interesting time monitoring all the emails I received for over two months and

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professors Wanted: Computational Biologist AND Host-Microbe Biologist

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati is hiring! We are searching for two colleagues to join our team as Assistant Professors, beginning Fall Semester 2019, and contribute to our departmental strengths in Sensory Biology, Behavior, and Evolution, or Environmental