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Researchers that have been featured in the NEON Observatory blog
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Women in Ecology – Alex Harmon-Threatt

January 20, 2021

Dr. Harmon-Threatt, associate professor of entomology at the University of Illinois School of Integrative Biology, discusses how her mentors first opened her eyes to the possibility of pursuing a career in ecology and how she hopes to provide the same opportunities to her female students, especially those of color, to increase the representation of women of color in academia and the natural sciences.

Alexandra Harmon-Threatt
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NEON Spotlight: The Best of 2020

December 16, 2020

NEON's 2020 contributions demonstrate the significant impact this data has on ecological science. Here are 10 of the most exciting news items from the NEON program in the past year.

Disney Wilderness Preserve (DSNY) terrestrial field site at sunset.
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NEON Program Welcomes Postdoctoral Fellows

December 9, 2020

The NEON program is excited to welcome our first cohort of Postdoctoral Fellows! Starting in January 2021, these three early-career scientists will be working in collaboration with NEON staff and the wider user community to leverage NEON data for scientific discovery.

Kelly Aho in the field
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Women in Ecology - Nyeema Harris

November 18, 2020

Dr. Nyeema Harris, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, discusses her work in conservation biology with lions and large carnivores, community ecology, urban ecology, and global change biology. Her work has given her the opportunity to share access to ecological study with more women and people of color.

Nyeema Harris
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Women in Ecology - Dana Chadwick

September 16, 2020

Dana Chadwick, post-doctoral research fellow at Stanford University, shares her experiences with mentorship, both as a mentee and as a source of support for her own students, and describes the importance of research opportunities around the world for building important skill sets.

Dana Chadwick
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Women in Ecology – Monica Papes

August 12, 2020

Dr. Monica Papes, assistant professor and Spatial Analysis Lab Director at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, spoke with us about how an encouraging student advisor provided her with opportunities that changed the focus of her research, and how a more diverse department helps her to feel confident about her place in academia.

Monica Papes
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Women in Ecology – Jennifer Cotton

July 1, 2020

Jennifer Cotton , an assistant professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at California State University Northridge, who specializes in paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental reconstructions of terrestrial ecosystems, shares with us her experiences with mentorship, both as a mentee and as a source of support and inspiration for her students.

Jennifer Cotton
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Women in Ecology – Angela Strecker

May 13, 2020

Dr. Angela Strecker talks about her career path into ecology, describes how she’s learned to open up about her own experiences to help students, and talks about the important work she does related to invasive species’ impact on our environment.

Angela Strecker
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Women in Ecology – Cayelan Carey

April 1, 2020

In our conversations with female ecologists, we’ve heard themes about how to not only recruit women into STEM fields but also how to retain women in professional roles within scientific and academic institutions. The value of mentors for female students and early-career scientists cannot be overstated, for example.

Dr. Cayelan Carey, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech
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Women in Ecology – Sydne Record

February 28, 2020

Dr. Sydne Record's educational and professional experience provide a fascinating glimpse into women’s paths in academic science, the crucial role of mentors and advocates in a student’s development, and how the field can be more inclusive going forward.

Sydne Record
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Women in Ecology – Nancy Glenn

January 30, 2020

In recent years, the persistence of gender disparities in STEM fields has become a concern for educators, research institutions and commercial firms. We asked Dr. Nancy Glenn about her experience as a woman in ecology and how the field can continue to encourage gender diversity.

Nancy Glenn
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Citizen Scientists Extend Beetle Research at Yellowstone

September 20, 2019

What can a ground beetle tell us about the environment? Quite a lot! This diverse and ubiquitous family of insects provides a window into environmental health and change. Erik Oberg, a biologist at Yellowstone National Park, is leading an ambitious beetle-biodiversity initiative on the Northern Range of the park.

White Tiger Beetle, Cicindelahae morrhagica
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Gathering Moss (and Other Bryophytes) in the Sierra Nevada

February 13, 2019

Dr. Paul Siri Wilson is shining a light on some understudied members of California's ecosystems: bryophytes. He and his students are creating a new ebook and sponsoring open microscope days to bring awareness to the mosses, liverworts and other non-vascular plants that most people take for granted in the landscape.

Bryum pseudotriquetrum
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Girl Scout Project Sparks an Interest in Ecology and NEON

September 18, 2018

It's never too early to get kids interested in ecology—and Girl Scouts may provide the perfect opportunity. A troop of 6th graders is tackling important issues in habitat preservation and ecosystem change through a Girl Scout Journey focused on animals, ecology and NEON.

Be on flower
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Women in Ecology: Laura Leyba-Newton

March 9, 2018

Laura Leyba-Newton has a big job overseeing the Engineering team, Cal/Val team and Audit Lab for the NEON project. Learn how she found her STEM path in our third interview of the NEON #WomeninSTEM series.

Laura Lebya Newton
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Wendy Gram on why she's passionate about sharing science

July 10, 2015

In this #WomeninSTEM interview, read about Wendy, Director of Education, and her hope that NEON data will be a resource for scientists of all ages as they investigate how our earth works.

Wendy Gram
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Women in STEM: Sarah Elmendorf

May 8, 2015

I’m Sarah Elemendorf and I'm a staff scientist at NEON. Together with other scientists and programmers, I develop algorithms for automated processing of the large volumes of field and lab data collected by NEON.

Sarah Elmendorf
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Dr. Bartuska of the USDA on the importance of long-term ecological datasets

March 5, 2015

Dr. Ann Bartuska, Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education & Economics of the USDA, highlights the importance of long-term ecological datasets and federal science investment in research infrastructure in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment.

D06 Prairie Peninsula

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