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18 November 2020

Diatom Web Academy

We are expanding the number of webinars in the Diatom Web Academy during the pandemic. Sessions are recorded and can be accessed for later viewing....

18 November 2020

WEBINAR: Digital Diatomology

Digital Diatomology: Combining slide scanning microscopy, web-based collaborative annotation, and deep learning for diatom analysis Description:...

11 November 2020

WEBINAR: The genus Luticola

The genus Luticola Description: The diatom genus Luticola D.G.Mann is composed of mostly small, yet easily diagnosed, taxa. The genus is...

27 October 2020

WEBINAR: Microbial biogeography through the lens of an invasive species - Discostella asterocostata

Microbial biogeography through the lens of an invasive species: The intercontinental disjunction of Discostella asterocostata as a case study...

13 October 2020

WEBINAR: Diatom Classification and (Some) Other Stories

Diatom Classification and (Some) Other Stories Description: This presentation will concern diatom classification with a focus on the genus...

29 September 2020

WEBINAR: Intercalibration/harmonization in the Nordic Baltic network

Intercalibration/harmonization in the Nordic Baltic network Description: This presentation will address the work of the Nordic-Baltic Network for...

27 September 2020

Exploring diatom motility

I recently discovered the website, Observation of Diatoms, created and maintained by Thomas Harbich. The site is a wonderful addition to...

01 September 2020

WEBINAR: Composition of diatom assemblages: how do we measure for assessment?

Composition of diatom assemblages: how do we measure for assessment? Description: The composition of diatom assemblages in rivers and lakes tell us...

18 August 2020

WEBINAR: Golden(-brown) Opportunities: Diatoms in Education

Golden(-brown) Opportunities: Diatoms in Education Description: Diatoms are often excluded in our education system and therefore, remain unknown to...