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Applications are over... new students are arriving... 🛬 🚨 ⚠ But this post is for IMAE Alumni! 👩🏼🎓 👨🏾🎓 How are you doing? Where have you been? What have you been doing after IMAE? 🤔 💭 Let us know! Leave your feedback here: https://lnkd.in/dRaV2jNY 🎒 Tell us a bit about your post-IMAE adventures, we bet the new students are curious! Well, we are! 😃 😎 #imae #appliedecology #imaealumni #aftermasters #work #research #ecology #environment

One thing I'm passionate about is talking about #nematodes. I love teaching it to others. It's even more fun to me when I use my hand drawings to teach it to others. Picture description: I was explaining the lifecycle of entomopathogenic nematodes to internship students at the Bamidele Fawole Nematology Laboratory, department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, University of Ibadan. #nematodes #nematology

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“The degree is hard work, but you build connections and build memories that make the experience worth it." From the classroom to the lab, Josie Griffith ('24) made connections and pursued research as a Graduate Assistant (GA) on the Hill. “After my undergraduate degree… I wanted to branch out from invasive species work so finding a project that dealt with the conservation of native species was important. I found my current lab and the research topic fell in my area of interest as it would be working with native imperiled stonefly species.” As a GA, Josie assisted with teaching BIO123 - helping Hilltoppers build their research skills and learn about evolution, the diverse forms of life, and ecology in a hands-on lab. “Every student comes from a different background and having the opportunity to share knowledge with these individuals is my top highlight of this program.” Josie says her program created a welcoming environment where they are willing to go the extra mile for each other. The support from faculty and members of her cohort helps her achieve her goals as a conservation biologist. "Juggling everything that comes with this program can feel overwhelming at times, but everyone is there to support each other in any way they can. The courses that are offered help to expand your knowledge base and build skills that are useful for the future. The faculty within the department want to see everyone within the program succeed.” For anyone considering graduate school, Josie specifically highlighted the importance of your advisor. "Finding an advisor that is a good fit is very important to personal success and my current advisor is one of the reasons I chose this program.” Learn more about the WKU Graduate School at https://wku.edu/gradschool #WKU #HigherEducation #GradSchool #GradSchoolTips #Research #AppliedLearning #Biology #STEM #WomenInSTEM #Science #Ecology #Conservation #Teaching #GraduateAssistant #Biology Ogden College of Science & Engineering, Western Kentucky University WKU Graduate School

🪷🦢I'm thrilled to announce my very first published scientific paper! My 2023 science extension research paper on wetlands and waterbird ecology has been published in The Journal of Science Extension Research – Vol. 3, 2024! Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gk-eTF8H 🦆 The title is "Evaluation of the impact of major human activities on the habitat suitability of coastal freshwater wetlands as a species rich ecosystem for waterbirds", it includes a Literature Review, Scientific Report and Appendix! 🌳 📜 "The third volume of this scientific journal is a celebration of students' achievements in scientific research in the Science Extension course. It illustrates the depth and quality of scientific output that our inspired high school science students can produce when unfettered by content-driven investigations."

Two 'Tansy days' in a row! You can almost smell the terpenoids! Today, a very nice paper got published online in Plant Biology - led by my colleague Lina Ojeda-Prieto as part of her PhD. This paper describes a field experiment that we started in May '21 and have closely monitored since. In this experiment, we manipulated the number of Tansy chemotypes that were present in a plot. Although the main focus of the experiment is on insect community assembly, we were also very interested in how plants performed in these different plot compositions. We found that particularly the reproductive traits appear to be heavily affected by the chemotype richness of a plot, and that this relationship depended on the specific chemotypes. This paper provides the basis for future publications detailing insect community responses, which Lina is diligently working on, and we hope to submit soon. It's also an important paper for my latest new colleague Elikplim Aku Setordjie, who will join our team later this month. She will use this ongoing experiment to unravel the consequences of chemical diversity for above-belowground interactions, including ants and aphids. Find the paper and graphical abstract in Lina's post below:

🚢🌊 Exciting News! My Research on Gamified E-Learning in Marine Ecology Education Published in Environmental Education Research! 🌊🚢 I’m thrilled to share my latest research exploring the power of gamified e-learning for marine ecology education, specifically designed for Iranian maritime students. In this study, I aimed to discover if gamification could boost engagement and enhance learning outcomes in a marine-focused course. 🌍 Why it Matters: Given Iran’s geographical distance from the coast, marine ecology is often challenging to teach. Through gamification, we made marine education more accessible, immersive, and meaningful for students in inland areas. This research underscores the potential of gamified e-learning in specialized fields like marine ecology, making complex subjects engaging and achievable even in areas with limited access. For more insights, check out Environmental Education Research — a leading journal dedicated to advancing environmental and sustainability education worldwide, with a Q1 ranking, a 2023 impact factor of 2.6, and a CiteScore of 6.1. Thank you for your support! https://lnkd.in/ejBeYk3U

Mathematical Models in Ecology Author(s): Dr. Paparao A V, Dr. N V S R C Murty Gamini ISBN: 978-93-5747-359-0 🛒 𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: IIP: https://lnkd.in/eBupVAaB Amazon: https://lnkd.in/ePsamTd4 Flipkart: https://lnkd.in/eZDEkWG9 About the Book: Mathematical Models in Ecology "Discover the intersection of nature and mathematics with 'Mathematical Models in Ecology.' This textbook explores how mathematical modeling sheds light on the complex interactions within ecological systems, offering insights crucial for sustainability. Tailored for postgraduate students and research scholars, it covers ecological fundamentals and stability analysis, providing a comprehensive understanding of ecological patterns through mathematical lenses. Dive into this essential guide to contribute to the quest for a more sustainable future." #EcologicalModeling #MathematicsInEcology #EcologicalSystems #Sustainability #EnvironmentalScience #MathematicalModeling #EcologyResearch #PostgraduateStudies #ResearchScholars #NatureAndMathematics #BookAppreciation #BookRelease #ThankfulAuthor #NewBook #IterativePublishers #IIP #IIPtitles

𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐬𝐞 Join our MA of Fine Art & Design programme Ecology Futures - apply before May 31!   Living in a time where the realities of ecological challenges are revealing their impact on society, artists and designers have a major task to create alternative futures in which present-day ecological concerns are addressed.   This is where Ecology Futures comes in. By interconnecting science, technology and theory through practice-led research, students unpack the complexities of our present ecological moment. More info: https://lnkd.in/eEkbFkGk

The two-year graduation track Ecology Futures focuses on how bioart and biodesign can create alternative futures. In which present-day ecological concerns are addressed.