[ECOLOG-L] Query: NIST Traceable CO2 tanks?

are accurately calibrated? Or are we all using inaccurately calibrated tanks without knowing so? Thanks. Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: neufel...@appstate.edu departmental webpage: http

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Evolution for non-scientists textbook

than either Berra's or Quammen's biographies. Enjoy! Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: neufel...@appstate.edu departmental webpage: http://www.biology.appstate.edu/faculty/neufeldhs.htm

[ECOLOG-L] Comparing slopes and intercepts in linear regressions

equivalent for comparing two slopes, but the procedure for intercepts is extremely cumbersome, as is the multiple slope comparison, which involves ANOCOVA. Thanks! Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608

[ECOLOG-L] E.O. Wilson's book is out

so far. Kudos to Dr. Wilson! Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: neufel...@appstate.edu departmental webpage: http://www.biology.appstate.edu/faculty/neufeldhs.htm personal webpage: http

[ECOLOG-L] Summary of Multivariate Text Recommendations

://davidmlane.com/hyperstat/ Again, my thanks to all. Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: neufel...@appstate.edu departmental webpage: http://www.biology.appstate.edu/faculty/neufeldhs.htm personal

[ECOLOG-L] Question about A Basic Multivariate Text

!) if there is a Multivariate for Dummies out there? Thanks! Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: neufel...@appstate.edu departmental webpage: http://www.biology.appstate.edu/faculty/neufeldhs.htm personal

[ECOLOG-L] Greenhouse Manager Position Open

Dear All - Please take note of the position that is currently available at Appalachian State University. Thanks! Howie Neufeld *Greenhouse Manager Position:* The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University (http://www.biology.appstate.edu) seeks to hire a Greenhouse Manager

[ECOLOG-L] Salix question poised by David Inouye

are highly dispersable, rather than 5 lb coconuts. Just a thought exercise - I'm sure someone smarter than me (I?) can find logical flaws in this argument. The point is that we should be considering all aspects of a species ecology, not just how it has sex. Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S

[ECOLOG-L] photo of Great Smoky Mountains

it - can't download the views. Thanks! Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] departmental webpage: http://www.biology.appstate.edu/faculty/neufeldhs.htm personal webpage: http

[ECOLOG-L] Picture of Smokies from space

everyone! Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] departmental webpage: http://www.biology.appstate.edu/faculty/neufeldhs.htm personal webpage: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs

[ECOLOG-L] Question about Ocean Optics Spectral Analysis System

, but it would be nice to hear some testimonials from people who are using this system. Thanks! Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] departmental webpage: http

Email Failure at Appalachian State University

Dear All - We are currently accepting applications for both an ecosystem ecology position and a microbial ecology position. On Monday, November 10th, our email system experienced a catastrophic failure during a migration to new software, and it is possible, although unlikely, that

Tenure-Track Environmental Science Position Open

Dear All - The following position is available at Appalachian State University: Environmental Scientist *Associate Professor/Professor* Appalachian State University Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Sciences at the Associate

Two Tenure-Track Ecology Positions Available

Dear All - Appalachian State University has the following two ecology positions available. Please reply to the chairs of the respective search committees. Thanks. Howie Neufeld

journal proliferation

is that the number has gone up dramatically. However, I can't find a good source for these data, if they exist. Does anyone know of any article or data on the speciation of journals in recent decades? And in particular, biology/ecology oriented journals (not medical). Thanks! Howie Neufeld

the closing of the Savannah River Ecology Lab

Dear All - Despite a concentrated letter writing campaign, it appears that the Savannah River Ecology Lab is slated to be closed by the end of this month. I received an email from the President of the University of Georgia today in which I quote: In recent weeks, UGA Vice President David Lee

epidermal peels

. The advantage is that this compound does not release toxic compounds which can sometimes damage the leaf surface. The drawback is that polysiloxane is expensive and requires a special glue gun to mix the active compound with the catalyst. But I've used it and it works very well. Howie Neufeld

Call for Nominations for Editor of Newsletter Chinquapin

Dear All - The Southern Appalachian Botanical Society is seeking an editor for their newsletter, /Chinquapin/. The call for nominations is printed below. Self-nominations are encouraged. Thanks! - *Call for Nominations

Consulting Statistician Needed

Dear All - Appalachian State University is in need of a consulting statistician. See the job ad below: Job Ad: Appalachian State University invites qualified applicants for a 12-month position as University Statistician. The primary responsibility for this position is to provide statistical

Two Tenure-track Position Available at Appalachian State University

Dear All - Please note the job ad below. We are looking for two positions: *Plant Geneticist *(all fields open) and a *Vertebrate Physiologist. *The plant genetics position is for someone who is first and foremost a geneticist. If a person with skills in plant molecular biology wishes

Yellow Flowers in the Fall - Summary of Replies

dominate in their particular area. Howie Neufeld Here is are the replies: Reasons for Dominance of Yellow Flowers in the Fall “Interesting question. I look forward to hearing what responses you get. One possibility might be that, since hummingbirds seem to be largely attracted to red flowers (I think

Yellow Flowers in the Fall

dominate, but that certain species (goldenrods for example) are simply super abundant and they flower in the fall and appear to dominate. Thanks! Howie Neufeld -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: [EMAIL

revised job description from earlier posting

expertise in at least one of the following areas of expertise: general biology, animal physiology, or ecology. We look forward to getting your applications. Again, please note: send all applications to Dr. Michael Windelspecht, not myself. Thanks! Howie Neufeld Two