Nathan Whelan

Even though we are expanding into eDNA work, we are not replacing our other conservation genetics work. So, if you're interested in taxonomy, phylogenetics, or population genetics of freshwater organisms, you should also consider applying!

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We currently have a lot of funding for eDNA work, and anyone interested in eDNA applications for fish health, disease diagnostics, tracking invasive species, and detecting rare species should consider applying.

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Students in my lab have opportunities to design their own research projects. I think this is a great opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing graduate school and studying conservation.

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Announcement on graduate positions in my lab. PDF is here: https://nathanwhelan.com/assests/GRA_Recruitment_2024.pdf

I am recruiting Masters and Ph.D. students to work in my lab at Auburn University!

Come join a dynamic research lab working on topics ranging from freshwater snail taxonomy to environmental DNA (eDNA) research.

nathanwhelan.com/assests/GRA_...

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28.08.2024 16:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

When doing biodiversity inventories, especially on freshwater snails, we recommend sampling as many sites as possible. That may mean rapid sampling at each site, instead of a lot of effort at individual sites.

25.03.2024 18:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Rediscovering another "extinct" snail begs the question: "Why do we keep finding species that we thought were extinct? " Well, we aren't surveying places where the species persist. Or sampling is happening and a lack of taxonomic expertise causes them to be overlooked.

25.03.2024 18:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Biodiversity and Conservation | Volumes and issues Volumes and issues listings for Biodiversity and Conservation

I'm really excited to share this publication where my co-authors and I report on the rediscovery of Big Black Rocksnail! The species was thought to be extinct for at least 30 years.

link.springer.com/journal/1053...

25.03.2024 18:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

It's a great night for Kansas City and therefore the world!

12.02.2024 04:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

It's a somber day for Alabama, and therefore the world. 🐐🐐

11.01.2024 03:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Looking forward to #SICB2024. Four talks from my lab, all on Friday

02.01.2024 15:56 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A great night for The Tide, and therefore the world!

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Go to nathanwhelan.com to download the full recruitment document.

I'm still recruiting graduate students to start in August 2024.

I'm going to be scheduling interviews soon.

Students will have wide latitude to pursue research on systematics, conservation genetics, phylogenetics, and/or taxonomy on freshwater mollusks or fishes.

01.10.2023 22:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

It looks like I'll be staying in Alaska until Wednesday! Yay open federal government!

30.09.2023 20:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Well, I'm definitely not a "keep your enemies closer" kind of guy. I could never

24.09.2023 02:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Until I leave Alaska, this is pretty much a scenic pictures account.

Great hike to the Harding Ice Field today!

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Flattop mountain just outside Anchorage, Alaska

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Flattop mountain trail

A look down into a yellow valley

Fall colors in Alaska's alpine habitats

Fun hike yesterday!

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I made it to the Blue Space

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