Exactly one year ago, fueled by coffee and angst, I tagged my first telemetry brook trout and started what would be an 11-month study on movement and gene expression of four brook trout populations. I had no idea what I was getting myself into (for starters, it was supposed to only last six months). And, as I continue to analyze the data, I’m not entirely sure what I got myself into. But, what I do know is that one year later, a combination of good fortune and effort led to some pretty cool data. So, what did I learn in the last year?
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Having spent much of the last year working outside, I have to admit that it feels a little weird to not be frantically packing and preparing for field work right now. But, as much as I would rather be out in the streams, it’s time to hang up my waders and get to analysis. After all, I need to graduate eventually!
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5/12/2017 07:15:10 pm
Thanks for the work you're doing and thanks for sharing your experiences with such wit and clarity. Its been a pleasure following your blog. It's amazing how trout manage to find their way around enough to ensure genetic diversity. Keep up the good work, and best of luck in your endeavers
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Pat Sutor
5/20/2017 07:05:33 am
Just discovered this blog, and want to say thanks!!! You're doing great work not just on the research end, but in public outreach. You do a great job of writing for the layman/woman (such as myself). Hope you keep this blog up as long as you can.
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