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17 actually worthwhile things to know about mosquitoes

Posted on March 3, 2015 By Guest Writer
Blogging

ATanjim Hossain is an NSF graduate research fellow at the University of Miami. His research focuses on the intersection of microclimatology and mosquito vector ecology from an epidemiological perspective. Follow him on twitter here

BuzzFeed: the epitome of unnecessary hyperbole and an amalgam of often unoriginal content. I’ve long been convinced that this website is a waste of time and that it parrots bullshit in exchange for pageviews. Imagine my surprise, then, when I saw a recent article headlined, “17 Things Only Chronic Mosquito Victims Will Understand.”For a brief moment I was encouraged, hopeful even, that BuzzFeed might have turned a page and published something worth reading. You, wise reader, likely know this this turned out. Below I present 17 things which I think are actually worth knowing relevant to mosquitoes.

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New “Exploration Science” program is open for applications, looks pretty freakin’ awesome.

Posted on June 11, 2013October 28, 2013 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on New “Exploration Science” program is open for applications, looks pretty freakin’ awesome.

The University of Miami has started a new Master of Professional Science program called “Exploration Science“. The program will teach students both the theory and skills behind field-based research, and graduates will be well equipped to lead field research expeditions in a variety of environments around the world. Classes include “Exploration Technology”, a course on … Read More “New “Exploration Science” program is open for applications, looks pretty freakin’ awesome.” »

Shark Science Monday: Austin Gallagher discusses shark stress physiology

Posted on August 29, 2011 By David Shiffman
Science

In this week’s edition of Shark Science Monday, Austin Gallagher of the University of Miami discusses the stress physiology of sharks. If you have a question for Austin, please leave it as a comment below.

What killed this lemon shark? University of Miami scientists perform necropsy to solve this mystery

Posted on August 15, 2011 By David Shiffman 9 Comments on What killed this lemon shark? University of Miami scientists perform necropsy to solve this mystery
Science

Last week, volunteers monitoring a sea turtle nesting beach on Virginia Key came across a beached lemon shark. They called in scientists from the University of Miami’s RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation program, including myself . Dunlap program director Dr. Neil Hammerschlag decided to film the necropsy to use as an online teaching tool. The end … Read More “What killed this lemon shark? University of Miami scientists perform necropsy to solve this mystery” »

WhySharksMatter is headed to Miami for his Ph.D. !

Posted on June 16, 2011June 16, 2011 By David Shiffman 8 Comments on WhySharksMatter is headed to Miami for his Ph.D. !
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As those of you who follow me on Twitter know, I have been accepted into a Ph.D. program at the University of Miami and will be starting there in the fall. In the immortal words of the great philosopher LeBron James, I’ll be taking my talents to South Beach.

The specific program I’ve joined is the new Leonard and Jayne Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy. I will be working in the lab of Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, Director of the RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program.

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Vote for the RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program

Posted on August 3, 2010August 3, 2010 By David Shiffman
Conservation, Science

The University of Miami Shark Research Program is in the running for a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project. The money will be used for tags, boat time, underwater video cameras, and paying for local underprivileged children to participate. Among their many other projects, UM scientists are attempting to track sharks to see if … Read More “Vote for the RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program” »

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