This story came from our co-authors at the University of Kansas and eloquently explains the importance of scientific collecting…

Here is the press release from the lead author’s (Luiz Rocha) institution on the importance of scientific collecting.

Here is the University of Michigan press release on the importance of scientific collecting.

Please check out this new article in Science, regarding the importance of scientific collecting. It is a response to the Minteer et al. paper that was published a little over a month ago. It is co-authored by more than 100 scientists from nearly 60 institutions from all over the world, including 6 UMMZ researchers and several alumni.

Welcome to the Thompson Lab of Mammalogy webpage!!! I appreciate you taking the time to learn about my lab’s research and activities in the UMMZ Mammal Division. Please check back here for updates, as well as opportunities for prospective students.

Take care,
Cody