@kmalofs

fishes and impacts of env change; asst prof aquatic ecology Thinking about grad school? Join me @UMSEAS: https://xitter.cf/t.co/9t3IY7X7KA

 University of Michigan
sites.google.com/umich.edu/alofs
Joined August 2011
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Summer NSF-REU position in Fish Ecology and Climate Change @UMSEAS: If you're an undergrad looking for research experience, join us to work w/ museum specimens and study changes in growth in freshwater fishes. Apply by Feb 27. sites.google.com/umich.edu/a…
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Applications for our 2024 Associate Editor Mentoring scheme are now open! ✨ If you're an #ECR based in the #GlobalSouth then this voluntary two-year position could be for you! 📑 Find out more information about the scheme and how to apply here: appliedecologistsblog.com/20…
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GLFC@LampreyControl31 May 2023
Want to join the #CiscoInferno? We're hiring a Research Associate in Coregonine Restoration! - Implements conservation and restoration planning - 2 yr position, $70k salary (incl. benefits) - Many backgrounds will be considered - Apply by 6/30 Learn more: glfc.org/temp/2023%20Coregon…
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Excited to share manu in Ecography! We estimate fish abund at historical temps & compare to historical catch data to test models (results:models do a good job)! 🐟We also incorporate data from multiple gear types! 🎣 all code/data published @kmalofs @HLopezFernandez @an_dre_a_
Ecography@EcographyJourna21 Jun 2023
Using historical catch data to evaluate predicted changes in fish relative abundance in response to a warming climate onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
Estimated effects of predictors on largemouth bass density from the (a) gear-general model and the gear-specific model (b) fyke net, (c) gill net, (d) seine net, and (e) electroshocking. Blue values represent predictors deemed important for having 90% credible intervals not overlapping zero. Variables were transformed and scaled. Refer to Supporting information for detailed information on variables.

ALT Estimated effects of predictors on largemouth bass density from the (a) gear-general model and the gear-specific model (b) fyke net, (c) gill net, (d) seine net, and (e) electroshocking. Blue values represent predictors deemed important for having 90% credible intervals not overlapping zero. Variables were transformed and scaled. Refer to Supporting information for detailed information on variables.

Map of Michigan with (a) estimated historical relative density (log), (b) the estimated change in density from the historical to the contemporary time period, (c) the temperature change (°C) from the historical to the contemporary time period and (d) the estimated change in relative density compared to the change in modeled surface water temperatures (°C) over time (n = 255 lakes).

ALT Map of Michigan with (a) estimated historical relative density (log), (b) the estimated change in density from the historical to the contemporary time period, (c) the temperature change (°C) from the historical to the contemporary time period and (d) the estimated change in relative density compared to the change in modeled surface water temperatures (°C) over time (n = 255 lakes).

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A science and management partnership to restore coregonine diversity to the Laurentian Great Lakes 🌊 NEW and #OpenAccess in @cdnsciencepub Environmental Reviews ➡️ buff.ly/3qsqT5u by David Bunnell @USGS @kmalofs @andrew_honsey and colleagues
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please share: postdoc in HABs nutrient ecology. Come work in a highly collaborative and supportive environment at the interface of government and academia, where the science directly impacts society.
CIGLR@CIGLR_UM15 Jun 2023
🚨 #CIGLR is #HIRING, Plz SHARE! We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Harmful Algal Blooms Nutrient Ecology to improve models of how nutrient availability & nutrient imbalance affect harmful algal blooms. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesSci More and Apply: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportu…
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Great to see this work from @UMSEAS MSc Ellary Marano published! Ellary did amazing work looking at whether Great Lakes larval fishes are consuming invasive mussel veligers.
Hydrobiologia@HYDR_Springer6 Jun 2023
New in Hydrobiologia: Evidence for the importance of invasive Dreissena #veligers as a novel prey item for larval fish in Lake Huron doi.org/10.1007/s10750-023-0… rdcu.be/ddPiZ
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Short clip of a Hornyhead Chub male building a rock mound. Mounds like these will be used by several other species to spawn as well.
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So proud of my UROP student for getting a blue ribbon on her poster presentation yesterday! Working to digitize historical management data. Future uses include looking at changes in mngment actions over time & how these actions affect fish sp distributions! @UROPumich @kmalofs
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Karen Alofs retweeted
Smithsonian NMNH@NMNH23 Mar 2023
Today marks a milestone in the history of natural history museums. Museum directors, including our own Kirk Johnson, co-authored an article in the journal Science outlining a new, global approach to museum research collections. science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…
Photo of a long, large room, with a central table that runs the length and two larger storage cabinents that also run the length of the room the table is covered with sheets of paper that contain pressed plants and boxes of wood and tree samples there are three people working at various places along the length of the room, looking at specimens and filing.

ALT Photo of a long, large room, with a central table that runs the length and two larger storage cabinents that also run the length of the room the table is covered with sheets of paper that contain pressed plants and boxes of wood and tree samples there are three people working at various places along the length of the room, looking at specimens and filing.

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Today, we released a sobering new study – we found PFAS in 100% of fish tested from MI's Rouge and Huron rivers. Our Healthy Stuff Lab coordinated the project with local anglers, the @hrwc, and @RougeFriends. #PFASpollution ecocenter.org/pfas-fish

Community-Based Study on PFAS in Fish

PFAS is a Great Lakes Issue The Great Lakes have always been special to the people and wildlife who know these waters as home. The inland lakes, rivers, and streams that flow into the Great Lakes are...

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CIGLR@CIGLR_UM30 Jan 2023
🚨 #HIRING, Assistant Research Scientist in Hydrodynamics, closes 2/6, plz SHARE 🚨 Apply: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportu… #GreatLakes #GreatLakesSci #GreatLakesJobs #GreatLakesJob #GreatLakesNews #GreatLakesInfo
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Please retweet: We are looking for a research lab manager - come & join our group at @umichLSA @UMBS @UMichEEB to work on community & ecosystem questions in fascinating places with great people @Nate_J_Sanders @OliviaVought @ecology_rose careers.umich.edu/job_detail…
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CIGLR@CIGLR_UM23 Dec 2022
🚨 #HIRING, 4 positions, plz share 🚨 1) Assistant Research Scientist in Hydrodynamics, closes 2/6 2) Postdoc: Dynamic Energy Budget Modeling of Dreissenid Mussels in the #GreatLakes, closes 1/2 3) Biogeochemistry Lab Analysts (2), closes 1/3 Apply: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportu…
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People hope that #COP15 will be a "watershed" moment for #biodiversity. It won't be, unless an agreement includes protection for watersheds & the freshwater species within them. Freshwater biodiversity deserves more attention. RT this article if you agree. reporter.mcgill.ca/freshwate…

Freshwater biodiversity loss has been out of sight, out of mind

COP15 can serve as a catalyst for changing how society regards the rich, precarious diversity of life in our lakes, rivers and wetlands

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CIGLR@CIGLR_UM1 Dec 2022
🚨 #HIRING, 3 Postdocs, plz share 🚨 1) Dynamic Energy Budget Modeling of Dreissenid Mussels in the #GreatLakes, closes 12/3 2) Atmospheric Science, closes 12/21 3) Data Science, closes 12/21 Learn more & Apply: ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportu… #GreatLakesSci #GreatLakesJob #UMich
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APPLY: We @UMBS seek an innovative, strategic and enthusiastic storyteller to join our staff. We are looking for a collaborative individual who can translate, communicate and engage in science with our communities.careers.umich.edu/job_detail…
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I hope to recruit a PhD student to join the Alofs lab at UM-SEAS in Fall 2023. If you are interested in studying the impacts of environmental changes on freshwater fish, please read on. 1/n
A colorful, orange and blue, rainbow darter fish

ALT A colorful, orange and blue, rainbow darter fish

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Our PhD program is a 5-year fully funded program which is funded through a combination of fellowships, teaching, and research assistantships. Positions include a stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance benefits. Yearly stipends begin at ~ $29,000 7/
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Considering applying to NSF Grad Research Fellowship? I'm happy to provide application feedback. Keep in mind, applicants must have completed no more than 1 yr of grad study *or* have two consecutive yrs interruption before Oct 17 GRFP app deadline 8/ nsfgrfp.org/
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