Brian O'Meara
I study diversification, species delimitation, trait evolution & similar questions, often using new methods. Also random coding projects. College prof living in Oak Ridge, TN, USA. Opinions my own. He/Him
- Oak Ridge, TN. A road that is the only egress for many neighborhoods (Michigan Ave) is unplowed and seemingly unsalted (see a minivan driving down it), contrasted to our shoveled sidewalk and driveway. About 2-3” of snow. ❄️ ☃️🌨️
- Tell me five classes you took in college: Medieval drama Nuclear Ethics Michelangelo Coalescence Phylogenetic Methods
- A concrete impact: the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology had to move its annual meeting (including all its hotel bookings, meals, etc) out of Lexington, KY, to Niagara Falls, NY. Months of volunteer effort wasted, people have to try to change travel plans, etc. sbn.org/news/news/sb... 🧪
- U. of Kentucky has "flagged for cancellation or deeper review" 1200 partnerships/memberships over possible use of race, including • Crossref • Stanford • Coursera • Georgia Southern U • Many scientific societies Letter: pres.uky.edu/sites/defaul... Website: pres.uky.edu/monitoring-f... 🧪
