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Join iDigBio for the Thematic Collection Networks Webinar Series: Checking in on TCNs and Their Networks of Digitization Knowledge, an engaging set of sessions dedicated to exploring innovative approaches in biodiversity digitization. This series brings together experts and practitioners from various Thematic Collection Networks (TCNs) to share their insights, tools, and best practices for advancing digital access to biological collections. Each webinar will spotlight specific themes, offering participants practical knowledge, and networking opportunities to enhance any digitization projects. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, this series provides valuable resources and a collaborative community focused on unlocking the potential of digitized biodiversity data.
Scheduled webinars:
Don’t miss the final webinar in iDigBio's Checking in on TCNs series!
Nelson Rios will showcase the digitization of marine collections with the ESB & Digitizing Invertebrates TCNs.
Erika Tucker will highlight efforts from the Terrestrial Parasite Tracker TCN.
Date: Tomorrow, December 12th , 11:00 am ET
Register here: https://ufl.zoom.us/.../register/WN__09tT4e9RoqYs0E7hgljBA
Previous webinars:
November 7, 11:00am ET - The importance of 3D imaging in current trait-based mammal research: Winners of the Ranges Imaging Mini-Awards (Abstract)
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Four of the six recipients of the 2024 Ranges Imaging Mini-Awards will present their research and how 3D imaging has helped to advance their work.
- Skull morphology variation across environmental conditions in widely distributed yellow bats. Speaker: Sydney Decker, Ohio State
- Assessing phenotypic differences within and between Zapus species in the western United States. Speaker: José Gabriel Martinez-Fonseca, NAU
- Evolutionary and temporal variation of miniaturized mammalian morphologies. Speaker: Priscila de Souza Rothier Duarte, Cornell
- Spatial and temporal variation of bite force in camas pocket gophers. Speaker: Brian Tanis, Oregon State
November 14, 11am ET - oVert & NOCTURN - Lessons learned from the openVertebrate project elicidate a path forward for FAIR collections networks.
Speakers: Ed Stanley, Associate Research Scientist, Digital Imaging Lab, Florida Museum of Natural History & Dave Blackburn, Curator of Herpetology; Associate Director of Research and Collections, Florida Museum of Natural History
November 21, 11am ET - Two Part TCN Webinar: Lil’ Smart Bee Bilingual Resources from iDigBees & DigIn TCN’s Communication Efforts
- The Lil’ Smart Bee project developed bilingual resources and a cartoon for the TCN iDigBees to teach Latino/a children in the U.S. and Guatemala about bee diversity. Speaker: Anne Basham, Co-PI for the iDigBees TCN sponsored by the Biodiversity Outreach Network
- Multi-institutional projects akin to TCNs should leverage social media free and user-friendly tools to promote their work, improve data accessibility, and strengthen connections among partner institutions. Speaker: Victoria Westover, TCN The DigIn Digitization Program
December 5, 1:00 pm ET -Pacific Island Land Snail Biodiversity Repository; PILSBRy
Speaker: Norine Yeung, PILSBURy TCN PI, Bishop Museum
