annual reports
…2020 Committee Report 2019 Committee Report 2018 Committee Report 2017 Committee Report 2016 Committee Report 2015 Committee Report 2014 Committee Report 2013 Committee Report 2012 Committee Report 2011 Committee Report…
VCE Embraces Open Science
…open science fashion, the full article is freely available). Key elements of the open-science model are open access to scientific articles, to the data underlying the articles, and to the…
New Names for Some Vermont Birds: a Primer on Taxonomy
With contributions by Kevin Tolan The Common Redpoll and Hoary Redpoll are now the same species: Redpoll. Photo credit: Kyle Tansley If you’ve recently opened the eBird or Merlin apps,…
Big Biodiversity Data Now at Your Fingertips
…toolsets based entirely on free and open-source software,” said Jason. As more atlas nodes have joined around the world, the community has added technical and support resources to assist new…
Composting and Bears: Adjusting to Vermont’s Universal Recycling Law
…secured. Composting in bear country may also be an issue, and many residents wonder how to compost without enticing curious bears. While food scraps left outside in trash cans or…
VAL Director Provides Testimony on Proposed Neonicotinoid Ban
In February, VCE Conservation Biologist and Vermont Atlas of Life Director Kent McFarland provided testimony to the Vermont State Agriculture, Food Resiliency & Forestry Committee on H.706, a bill requiring…
Building an Automated Moth Monitoring Network
…is leading the computer vision work. Every new computer vision model needs to be verified and tested. Rolnick’s lab came up with a plan. A sample of images from the…
VCE’s Champions of Long-term Monitoring Count Up the Benefits to Conservation
…as a clear-eyed donor who appreciates that VCE scientists earn about $500 thousand each year from competitive grants and contracts that help validate their science. Photo courtesy of Brian Dade…
An Update on VCE’s Continuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts
…additional learning through programs like the Upper Valley Equity Exchange, an educational opportunity organized by Vital Communities for local nonprofits aspiring to incorporate best DEI practices into operations, governance, and…
Community Science Teacher Education Workshop
…incorporating field methods into their curriculum, work with open access data, and discuss both planning and conducting community science studies. Participants will also explore VCE’s research programs and learn ways…
