Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her)

Computer with PowerPoints on a hospital tray, a white womans arm laying on a pillow with an IV port

Working on a prez I’m giving @ Roger Williams about adapting field methods for better species detections & adapting field plans to be more inclusive of disabled scientists, & disability/accessibility in field work, while hooked up to IV infusion for my own (invisible)disability lol #disabledinSTEM

Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus)

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#bladderwrack #rockweed #wrack #fucus #seaweed #phycology #botanical #watercolor #watercolorillustration #painting #illustratorsofbluesky

Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum)

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#rockweed #knottedwrack #wrack #seaweed #ascophyllumnodosum #botanicalart #botanicalillustration #watercolor #natureillustration #maineartist

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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍

#DidYouKnow Healthy ecosystems support healthy minds?

IPBES #NexusAssessment confirms: biodiversity and functioning ecosystems improve mental health. Access to biodiverse environments facilitates recovery from stress, depression & other health-related conditions.🏡🧪

I was secretly hoping you might see my post and have an idea lol good suggestion ☺️. I will check my Mathieson book’s description of the cross section for that sp. Thank you!

Red algal cells

Red algae

Do any of my #algae friends have an idea on the ID of this? Smooth and slimy to touch. Def not Gracilaria sp. #phycologyfriday

I once came across a document (cant remember if it was a paper or ID book (online)) that shows the inside mouthparts of various marine annelids to be able to ID them. Anyone know it off the top of their head (or computer, have the file & want to share?)? I have students interested in worms!

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Proud to stand with my fellow NE RISCC leaders in signing the statement of support for the Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) which deliver critical, actionable science to help communities&ecosystems adapt to climate change. Defunding USGS Ecosystems Mission Area would be a huge setback

Just so happened to hear this on my NPR one app while cleaning around my house just now. Great piece!

Excited to be alongside Kristin, Lexie, and Adrianne in this piece about tunicates and invasives and climate change.

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My electricBlue intertidal chamber finally made it state side! Can’t wait to put this cutie together and put it to use this season!

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Looks like an amazing trip!!

#phycologyfriday I love algae and invertebrates, and many inverts love algae, just like me!! #fucus check out the algae appreciation starter pack below!

I’m trying to help a former student of mine find a PhD position. Marine ecology focused. Anyone recruiting or know of resources that direct students to opportunities? Thanks!

Would love to be added! I do biodiversity monitoring in rocky intertidal habitats in the NE US (inverts and macroalgae in particular), and invasive species monitoring. Thanks!

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This was a new tip for me. Glad to learn something new!

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*quietly* I'm still accepting applications! #DisabledInSTEM

I just like the bulk in early to help me with planning!

Thanks Sean!
Yeah those rocks are SUCH a pain! But the intertidal there is super interesting to me! It’s one of the few places along that stretch of coast that has the barnacle Chthamalus in decent density. Lots of interesting invasives there too! Would love to talk more w you abt Sargassum one day!

photo of a male anna's hummingbird on a small branch on a snow covered snowball bush. he is 1/4 profile facing left and his head and gorget feathers are refracting dark pink and fuschia

Happy Winter Solstice! Be a defiant light in the cold!

#birds #becurious 🪶

Yes! I’ve been using that site for several years now. Originally for a manipulative field experiment (maybe you saw the settlement tiles?). We recently installed some envlogger temperature sensors in the high and mid area of that shelf. Happy to share temp data if you ever need it!

Thank you!!! 🦀🦀🦀

Hah! I love it!!!

Thank you John!!! 🙏🏼💜🐚(I wish there was a barnacle emoji)