SPREAD OF SCIENTIFIC RESULTS

I think we should use available tech tools to better delivery of relevant scientific advances and development. Internet is one of the tools that nowadays allow us to reach a broader audience interested in scientific issues. Below are some of my picks -so far-, on updated and useful  scientific outcomes and interesting science-related links.

Color Guides following The Field Museum format

Achuar plants spa

Maps and GIS layers from Ecuador

Ecosystem maps of Ecuador, 2013

Ecosystems map of Galapagos-preliminar In prep.

Find a PHD

http://www.findaphd.com

Useful books for understanding invasion ecology

1. Lockwood et al 2008

Novel ecosystems

1. Hobbs et al 2013

Useful links for using Mixed Effects Models in R

http://www.highstat.com/book2.htm

*NEW* Live deforestation world map 

http://www.globalforestwatch.org

Scientific news

• http://www.sciencedaily.com

TED talks in Ecology, Conservation, Teaching and OPEN-SOURCE Data sharing.

ECOLOGY/CONSERVATION

•  http://new.ted.com/talks/greg_asner_ecology_from_the_air

TEACHING

•  http://new.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity

OPEN SOURCE

• http://new.ted.com/talks/richard_baraniuk_on_open_source_learning
• http://new.ted.com/talks/michael_nielsen_open_science_now

GREAT FOR GRAD STUDENTS

• https://new.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are
• https://new.ted.com/talks/e_o_wilson_advice_to_young_scientists