Walkabout Wednesday: Michael Pollan, for profit colleges, and wolves.

Michael Pollan doesn't like the paleo diet, for profit college degrees are worthless, and ... wait for it, WOLVES!

Science, in 61 seconds!

The definition of science by Richard Feynman.

Killing the linear deficit model of science communication

The idea that "the public" will make better decisions about health and the environment "if only they knew what I know" is widespread among ecologists and nutrition scientists. And probably other scientists too. Science-policy interface experts call this idea the "linear deficit" model. And it's wrong.

Reflecting on research: Structured Decision Making coaching

My work as an SDM coach is by far the most impactful, meaningful contribution I make to wildlife management in this country. 

Reflecting on learning: Biology of Wildlife Populations

NRES 450/850 Biology of Wildlife Populations is a required course for some options in the Fisheries and Wildlife major; very few graduate students take the course. 

Reflecting on learning: Ecological Statistics

I have taught this 4 credit graduate course annually since 2008; my sabbatical leave this year is the first year I have not taught the course. I envision the course as a “terminal statistics course” for a typical MSc. or PhD student, recognizing that most students will take at most 2 statistics courses. 

Walkabout Wednesday: lies and statistics, tuition is necessary (right?), and some people need to eat more meat.

I didn't spend alot of time on the internet this week; I spent most of my time putting my promotion file together.