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Elinor Lichtenberg

@dremlichtenberg.bsky.social

Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. Pollinator behavioral & community ecology, conservation. https://biology.unt.edu/lichtenberg-lab

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04.03.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One week left to apply for this year's Fly School, happening in July in Costa Rica! Fly School happens every other year, so the next opportunity won't be until 2028.

Application and more info at dipterists.org/fly_school.h...

21.02.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
ABC celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

ABC celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Let’s celebrate women and girls in science on this International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
UNESCO reports that women represent only 35% of STEM graduates, about 1/3 of researchers worldwide, and just 1/10 STEM leaders.

11.02.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of repository of science education and outreach resources

Screenshot of repository of science education and outreach resources

Looking to make your science accessible and meaningful? Need help developing science education & outreach materials or ideas?

Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!

tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx

04.02.2026 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The graphic is the Stridulation Station logo. It includes the podcast's name, the ESA logo, and an image of a grasshopper atop a microphone.

The graphic is the Stridulation Station logo. It includes the podcast's name, the ESA logo, and an image of a grasshopper atop a microphone.

Introducing Stridulation Station!πŸ¦—πŸ“‘

Our new podcast builds on ESA's webinar series to share discussions from the insect science community. The first episode, β€œCreating Accessible & Engaging Online Courses in Entomology," features insights from #TAMUEntomology experts & @fitentsocamerica.bsky.social

04.02.2026 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A yellow and black striped fly with dark patches on its wings, held out, feeding on dung while resting on a leaf.

A yellow and black striped fly with dark patches on its wings, held out, feeding on dung while resting on a leaf.

πŸͺ° DEADLINE: Dipterists Society Travel and Research Grant applications are due by 9 February 2026

Please see the last issue of Fly Times (dipterists.org/assets/PDF/f...) or visit the Society's website for details: dipterists.org/grants_award...

03.02.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Coming to #evol2026 this summer? The SSB Early Career Travel Funds competition is now live! Apply by February 27 for this years’ Tri-Society meeting.

More info:

www.systbio.org/early-career...

26.01.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

My lab started an Instagram account! Our first post talks about how we collect biomass samples on #ranches where we study #pollinator and #NativePlant conservation. www.instagram.com/lichtenlab/

30.01.2026 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An empirical analysis of deep learning methods for small object detection from satellite imagery Despite a substantial body of literature on object detection, there is a notable lack of empirical studies on detecting small objects. Additionally, t…

Small objects can be hard to find. In an exciting collaboration with Xiaohui Yuan's Computer Vision and Intelligent Systems Lab, we are detecting objects such as #honeybee hives in satellite images to facilitate estimating #pollinator availability at scale. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

07.01.2026 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Postdoctoral Research Associate - NOAA Firebird - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI - Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

I'm hiring a postdoc to work with myself, Dr Jim Lyons and the entire NOAA Firebird team on the adaptive management part of our larger project focused on the impacts of prescribed fire on Gulf Coast wetlands

Accepting applications until Feb 15th

blogs.illinois.edu/view/7426/19...

06.01.2026 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🌺 Caribbean fam, we’re gathering!
Join Meghyn Fountain on Dec 21 for a virtual space to connect, collaborate, and build community across the islands. πŸ’™

πŸ”— Register through the membership portal.

19.12.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman behind a podium presenting.
Jessie Golding, BBCS postdoc, presenting at ICCB 2025.

Apply to become a Lovejoy Fellow by submitting your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references through the University of Arizona Talent Portal (link upcoming) by the first review date of January 30, 2026.

Your cover letter should: 

Identify 1-2 Lovejoy BBCS faculty you would be interested in working with and explain the primary research directions you would want to pursue in collaboration with this faculty member. You are strongly encouraged to reach out to faculty before submitting your application.
Describe your experience with or interest in inter- or transdisciplinary research.
Explain how this experience will positively impact your career trajectory.

Application Process Image Woman behind a podium presenting. Jessie Golding, BBCS postdoc, presenting at ICCB 2025. Apply to become a Lovejoy Fellow by submitting your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references through the University of Arizona Talent Portal (link upcoming) by the first review date of January 30, 2026. Your cover letter should: Identify 1-2 Lovejoy BBCS faculty you would be interested in working with and explain the primary research directions you would want to pursue in collaboration with this faculty member. You are strongly encouraged to reach out to faculty before submitting your application. Describe your experience with or interest in inter- or transdisciplinary research. Explain how this experience will positively impact your career trajectory.

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New postdoctoral fellowship opportunity! Please pass along. Excited to announce the launch of the Tom Lovejoy Fellowship Program at the University of Arizona for innovative research to protect species, sustain ecosystems, and promote a thriving planet lovejoycenter.arizona.edu/lovejoy-fell... πŸ§ͺ🌐🌾

19.12.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Team fish - we need your help! We are trying to build a database of all the fish chromosome-scale genomes where sex chromosomes have been identified. Have you build one or some? Do you know someone who has? Can you post the link in the comments? Please spread the word and repost! Thank you!

20.11.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 64    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ” Seniors, thinking about going to STEM grad school or medical school?

A post-baccalaureate program can help you build research experience, take classes, and even earn a stipend along the way!

Learn what a postbac can do for your STEM path:
πŸ”— cientificolatino.com/why_postbac

08.12.2025 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASN DC Membership Application 2025 The ASN Diversity Committee (DC) seeks to add 2 new members starting in January 2026. The DC works to promote diversity, equity, and inclusiveness to enhance the study of evolution, ecology, and behav...

Putting on my hat as @asn-amnat.bsky.social ASN President for announcements, please share widely!!!

8) The ASN Diversity committee is seeking 2 new members to start Jan 2026, Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

25.11.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a POC student, early career researcher, or professional entomologist from a country in the Global South?

We are now funding memberships!
Apply from October 1st to December 15th.

More info:
www.entopoc.org/apply.html
Apply:
docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...

01.10.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5
The allotetraploid lycophyte Selaginella rupincola growing among the boulders at Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains southeast of Tucson, Arizona.

The allotetraploid lycophyte Selaginella rupincola growing among the boulders at Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains southeast of Tucson, Arizona.

Xanthisma spinulosum growing outside a gym in Tucson, Arizona.

Xanthisma spinulosum growing outside a gym in Tucson, Arizona.

Selaginella arizonica X eremophila hybrid zone at Alamo Canyon in Organ Pipe National Monument.

Selaginella arizonica X eremophila hybrid zone at Alamo Canyon in Organ Pipe National Monument.

A Dieteria sp. being visited by a skipper in the White Mountains of Arizona.

A Dieteria sp. being visited by a skipper in the White Mountains of Arizona.

I'm recruiting PhD students for the Barker Lab @uofa-eeb.bsky.social We study plant evolutionary genomics - polyploidy, hybridization & machine learning for genome evolution. Work with Selaginella, Xanthisma, Brassica & more. Funding available via CAMBIUM Fellowships. Reach out if interested! πŸ§¬πŸŒ΅πŸ€–

24.10.2025 05:01 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 56    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Media Description: Transferring from Community College to a 4-year program
A transfer student outlines some challenges that were (un)foreseen.
Resource by Adam Green
Cientifico Latino, Inc. logo
Photo of a man with glasses

Media Description: Transferring from Community College to a 4-year program A transfer student outlines some challenges that were (un)foreseen. Resource by Adam Green Cientifico Latino, Inc. logo Photo of a man with glasses

Transferring from community college to a 4-year program? πŸŽ“

Adam Green shares the (un)expected challenges he faced and what helped him succeed.

πŸ”— cientificolatino.com/trans…

28.10.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Denton ranks first in nation for pollinator observations After a month-long competition, Denton has been named first in the nation for pollinator observations during the National Recreation and Park Association’s biodiversity event, BioBlitz.

We won! Teaming up with Denton parks to do outreach for this month-long bioblitz was fun. www.ntdaily.com/news/denton-...

24.10.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Science isn't done until it's shared! πŸ”¬πŸŒ Make your research matter beyond the lab & join our outreach workshop at 12:00GMT, 13 Nov at #ABL2025

With: Fran Sconce (@royentsoc.bsky.social) Dr Andy Howe (Insect Investigators) Dr @ellenrotheray.bsky.social (BuzzClub)
Register➑️ ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org

23.10.2025 07:55 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
A cityscape of Portland, Oregon, appears above a banner promoting the 2025 Entomology ESA Annual Meeting. The hashtag #EntSoc25 is emphasized, with event dates, location, and website listed.

A cityscape of Portland, Oregon, appears above a banner promoting the 2025 Entomology ESA Annual Meeting. The hashtag #EntSoc25 is emphasized, with event dates, location, and website listed.

Entomology 2025 will be here soon, which means it's time for a hashtag reminder:

#️⃣ #EntSoc25

πŸ›œ Follow along and share your experience, here or wherever you use social media. And tag ESA, too!

entsoc.org/news/social-...

22.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Please pass along, I’m recruiting PhD students to join our Macroecology Lab @uofa-eeb.bsky.social We study phys ecology, macroecology, biodiversity - spanning scaling, trait-based ecology, theory, comparative biology & ecoinformatics. Several avenues for funding. Please reach out if interestedπŸ§ͺ🌐🌾

21.10.2025 05:13 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 106    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
ABS Student Research and Developing Nations Grants! ABS offers the following grants to support graduate student research: Student Research Grants, ABS Conservation Award and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Awards. The ABS also offers an Early Career Grant in Conservation Behavior and Developing Nations Grant to support students and other researchers from developing nations. 

Applicants for student grants must be enrolled in a graduate program and must be active members of ABS (student membership fees cost $17-$34). Research grants range from $500-$2,000 USD, depending on the category of the grant and evaluations. Individuals may receive only one ABS research grant during their lifetime. More details on how the grants and how to apply in the link in the post.

ABS Student Research and Developing Nations Grants! ABS offers the following grants to support graduate student research: Student Research Grants, ABS Conservation Award and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Awards. The ABS also offers an Early Career Grant in Conservation Behavior and Developing Nations Grant to support students and other researchers from developing nations. Applicants for student grants must be enrolled in a graduate program and must be active members of ABS (student membership fees cost $17-$34). Research grants range from $500-$2,000 USD, depending on the category of the grant and evaluations. Individuals may receive only one ABS research grant during their lifetime. More details on how the grants and how to apply in the link in the post.

Hey grad students studying animal behavior! Need a little extra research $$? (Don't we all?)

Apply for an ABS Student Research Grant! We award grants up to $2,000 to grad students & give feedback on the proposals. Deadline Dec 15.

More info here: www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/awards-s...

09.10.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three students stand behind a table containing information about pollinators. They look enthusiastic.

Three students stand behind a table containing information about pollinators. They look enthusiastic.

We had a fun time talking with people about pollinators!

08.09.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mothing Event and Eco-Fair As we celebrate "30 Days of Pollinators" with Denton's Prairie Pathways, join us for our Mothing Event & Eco Fair on September 6 at Clear Creek Park! Dentonites' Eco-Fair - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join ...

Want to help Denton win the #NRPA Parks for #Pollinators BioBlitz? Or just learn about pollinators? Come to Clear Creek this Saturday evening. My lab and #UNT #BeeCampus (among other groups) will be there to chat about pollinators. www.discoverdenton.com/event/mothin...

02.09.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Acabo de crear un starter-pack para ecologΓ³s en AmΓ©rica Latina - !!! favor de sugerir mΓ‘s gente !!!!
go.bsky.app/BdhnF3f

12.11.2024 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 107    πŸ” 63    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 3

Write-up of Shannon's paper, with a neat photo of a #bee face. news.unt.edu/news/2025/un...

18.08.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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By the way, do you love #dragonflies? Consider joining the WDA! www.worlddragonfly.org/levels #membership

11.08.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Biological Science Administrator (Program Director) <p>The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Biological Science Administrator (Program Director) position for the Population and Community Ecology Cluster within the Direct...

NSF is seeking a permanent Program Officer in the Population and Community Ecology cluster, Division of Environmental Biology.
If you are a mid-career academic ecologist still in love with science, but not so much with academia, this could be a great position for you! 🌎
www.usajobs.gov/job/759052000

14.11.2023 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ecology/Evolution/Marine Biology labs recruiting for Fall 2026 Please complete this form if you are a PI recruiting graduate students for a Fall 2026 start. If you are NOT recruiting, feel free to share the response sheet with prospective students looking for lab...

Its that time again - the list of Ecology/Evolution/Marine Bio Labs recruiting grad students for Fall 2026 is live!
PIs enter your position info here: forms.gle/2XTHBP6CZGEn...
Prospective students (and PIs not recruiting) share the composite list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Please share! πŸ§ͺ

15.05.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0