As part of an NSF-funded Thematic Collections Network award, we will be offering in mid-May a 2-week course dealing with the fundamentals of insect specimen databasing and how the tools used in this process can facilitate research in biology.  We write to make you aware of this offering should you have graduate or advanced undergraduate students who could benefit from participation in the course.
 
We have funds available to cover transportation, lodging, and per diem costs for out of town students. Enrollment will be limited to 20 students.
 
The following URL will provide information on exact dates, location, course content and the application process.
 
http://tcn.amnh.org/home/specimen-course [1]
 
If you have questions please let us know.
 
Sincerely,
Tri-Trophic Thematic Collection Network
Toby Schuh, Christine Johnson, Rob Naczi, Melissa Tulig, Kim Watson and Katja Seltmann