13 October 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....
News
Stay current with the Diatoms of North America project and share your news and events. Learn about activities, workshops, conferences and courses related to diatoms.
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...
04 August 2020
WEBINAR: The genus Eunotia
The genus Eunotia Description: The diatom genus Eunotia Ehrenberg is diverse in freshwaters worldwide, especially acidic, dystrophic or...
22 July 2020
WEBINAR: California Algal Assessment
California Algal Assessment Description: We recently completed the development of a statewide algal index for bioassessment applications in...
09 July 2020
WEBINAR: Navigating diatom nomenclature
Navigating diatom nomenclature Description: We use scientific names to describe and identify our diatoms. This workshop will introduce everyone to...
23 June 2020
WEBINAR: What is a diatom species?
Description: Beginning with Linnaeus, scientists and philosophers have developed many concepts in response to the question, “what is a species?”....
09 June 2020
WEBINAR: Directional selection observed in lake records from western North America
Description: Directional selection is a form of evolutionary change in which an extreme feature of a population is favored and, over time, the...
12 May 2020
WEBINAR: Voucher flora workshop
Format: We offered two-part online training in constructing a diatom voucher flora. In Part 1, we oriented participants to the process and direct...
