Author Archives: Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS On the Trail

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS took to the trail on Saturday in search of spring wildflowers, and the hikers were well-rewarded. Along Porter’s Creek, these intrepid explorers found white-fringed phacelia, trout lily, rue anemone, wild geranium, wild ginger, spring beauty, many varieties of violets … Continue reading →

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To meet, greet or retreat during influenza outbreaks?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

When influenza pandemics arrive, the specter of disease spread through person-to-person contact can mean that schools close, hand sanitizer sales rise, and travellers stay home. But is severing social and business interactions with our neighbors really better than taking a … Continue reading →

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The virtues of waiting, procrastinating and avoiding conflict

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

So was the advice from Dr. Fred Adler, NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellows Invited Distinguished Visitor, who spoke on this topic at Tuesday’s NIMBioS Interdisciplinary Seminar. Adler, a professor in the mathematics and biology departments at the Univ. of Utah, was referring … Continue reading →

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‘Think Differently,’ McPeek Urges

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

Theoretical ecologists should think about the world in a different way, said Dr. Mark A. McPeek, David T. McLaughlin Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College, during Tuesday’s Interdisciplinary Seminar at NIMBioS. “Are our theories built for the right … Continue reading →

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NPR-Affiliated Web Site Now Features News from NIMBioS

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS is pleased to announce that we now have our own branded blog on TalkingScience, the project of the Science Friday Initiative, the nonprofit partner of the radio program Science Friday, which is broadcast on NPR. The TalkingScience Web site … Continue reading →

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Songwriter-in-Residence Jay Clark Debuts ‘Sexual Selection’

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

Americana musician Jay Clark, who was the NIMBioS Songwriter-in-Residence in January, was recently interviewed about his residency on the show Studio 865. He also performed his song, “Sexual Selection.” To hear other songs from NIMBioS Songwriters-in-Residence, visit https://legacy.nimbios.org/songwriter. Read more … Continue reading →

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Hammerstein Explains How Plants Manipulate Brains

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

Dr. Peter Hammerstein from the Institute for Theoretical Biology at Humboldt University in Berlin was NIMBioS’ Postdoctoral Fellows Invited Distinguished Visitor at Tuesday’s Interdisciplinary Seminar. Hammerstein investigates the evolution of living organisms using evolutionary game theory. In his talk, “Manipulative … Continue reading →

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Science for the People!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS Songwriter-in-Residence RB Morris performs his song “Science for the People.” For more information about NIMBioS’ Songwriter-in-Residence program, visit https://legacy.nimbios.org/songwriter

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Saving the Mighty Bat

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

An informal gathering of scientists and wildlife experts interested in halting the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) gathered for a day-long discussion on Feb. 3. Talk centered around WNS epizootiology, dispersal and treatment of the disease. The meeting was organized … Continue reading →

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Residency Draws to Close With Mini-Concert

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS scientists and staff recently enjoyed a lunchtime performance of January Songwriter-in-Residence Jay Clark. Clark performed four songs from his repertoire and unveiled one of his songs from his residency, titled “Sexual Selection.” Clark’s residency finished at the beginning of … Continue reading →

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