The @UChicago committee on evolutionary biology is an interdisciplinary, welcoming, diverse, high-quality #PhD program. Myself and other non academics are housed in this unique department. Consider applying! Applications due December 3.

Another amazing day at The Morton Arboretum. Wow I love this place! @MortonArboretum

The upsides and some downsides of recognizing rights of #nature in legal frameworks. thanks! @mongabay.com

Can Breeding Pest-Resistant Trees Save American Forests?.@scifri @forestservice @MortonArboretum .

RT @catgyoung: Last week, the President’s Science Advisor spoke at the National Academies about a “new golden era of science.” Today, that….

Always new blooms @MortonArboretum ! Awesome to work here!

Happy International Day for #Biodiversity. My work @MortonArboretum w/ collaborators @forestservice @csbq_qcbs helps conserve trees, so we can all benefit from their beauty, mystery, culture, nutrition, shelter, & more. This quest stems from curiosity, love, & service to humanity

RT @catgyoung: These science funding cuts will have consequences for decades. We are trading long-term innovation for short-term politics.….

The Administration is closing numerous@USGS offices that monitor flooding, drought and water quality. This will impact farmers, recreation, and, well, pretty much everyone:

Planned cuts at USGS. USGS is the agency that provides scientific tools and knowledge on topics like agriculture, wildlife, flooding, earthquakes, invasive species and more. USGS research saves countless $ due to science supported action

Comments are due May 19!!.

As an expert in this field, I will be submitting this public comment on proposed changes to the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Read more here & comment on proposal here Hope my comments help guide yours! @ESA_org @Society4ConBio

RT @MortonArboretum: 🌳 This Endangered Species Day, we celebrate successes of legislation, policy, and conservation efforts to protect thre….

Dogwoods blooming @MortonArboretum looking incredible!

It’s Friday, your weekly reminder to contact congress about issues that are important to you. I called my representative about ensuring federal, protections, and federal investment in science, which is one of the most important ways that we seek truth.

Thank you con gen colleagues for a wonderful week in Brasov Romania

More redbud! @MortonArboretum

I discovered there is a white redbud! ⁦@MortonArboretum⁩ same species!

Peak redbud ⁦@MortonArboretum⁩ !

Whenever you make an estimate of how long you think something’s going to take, multiply by four and then you are in the ballpark. Good advice! Especially for that manuscript that you think is going to be a piece of cake.

Several grants, scholarships and awards especially for young researchers and for community partnerships in #forestry