02 April 2026
Diatom Web Academy 2026
Diatom Web Academy Spring Schedule 2026 We offer a series of live, online seminars. Join us and be part of the discussion! If you are not able to...
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26 March 2026
How does diatoms.org differ from other important/valuable/commonly used online algal databases?
REPOSTED FROM 2021 Diatoms of North America (diatoms.org) is a collaborative effort to discover and document the diversity of diatom species across...
24 March 2026
WEBINAR: Evolution and diversity of diatoms in African Lakes
Evolution and diversity of diatoms in African lakes Description: Owing to their exceptional ecological tolerance, diatoms have become one of...
16 March 2026
OPPORTUNITY: Marine harmful algae taxonomy course
The Provasoli-Guillard National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota (NCMA) is planning to offer the 10th U.S. training course on the...
12 March 2026
OPPORTUNITY: Nordic-Baltic Diatomists’ Meeting 2026
The event will bring together diatom researchers from across the Nordic and Baltic regions and beyond. The program will include scientific...
10 March 2026
WEBINAR: Walking with diatoms
Walking with diatomsDescription: In this talk, I try to bridge the gap between “quantitative” and “qualitative” views of freshwater biofilms....
04 March 2026
OPPORTUNITY: Coming together to isolate
DNA metabarcoding is transforming diatom-based environmental monitoring, yet its global application is currently hindered by significant ...
04 March 2026
OPPORTUNITY: Intensive field and laboratory course on diatoms
Ecology and Systematics of Diatoms Dates: 18 May – 12 June 2026 Instructors: David Burge (University of Minnesota, Science Museum of...
02 March 2026
OPPORTUNITY: Paul C. Silva student grants
Paul C. Silva worked at the University of California, Berkeley, and made important contributions to algal taxonomy and nomenclature throughout...
24 February 2026
WEBINAR: Living Opals: Diatoms in Art and Scientific History
Living Opals: Diatoms in Art and Scientific HistoryDescription: Diatoms have fascinated scientists and artists alike since they were first...
22 February 2026
Diatoms go monumental at the Science Museum of Minnesota
At the Science Museum of Minnesota, microscopic diatoms have long played an outsized role in advancing the museum’s mission to inspire learning,...
