[Pollinator] Volunteer Opportunities in Paleobiology at the Smithsonian Institution-National Museum of Natural History (remote or in person)

[De Angelis, Patricia]

A volunteer opportunity that may be of interest. He's done some
interesting paleo/evolutionary/phylogenetic insect work! Details and
contact info below.

Dr. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay (Research Associate, Department of Paleobiology,
National Museum of Natural History) is always looking for passionate
volunteers to help with his paleobiology research. He is flexible and
accommodating when it comes to hours and location. For example, volunteers
can help from anywhere in the country to assist with database work, or can
assist at the museum a few days a week.

Those interested may contact Dr. Santiago-Blay at <BLAYJ[AT]si.edu>

(replace [AT] with @)

A brief overview of Dr. Santiago-Blay's research and projects:

"The main focus of my research seeks to provide answers to this question:
What processes cause and what patterns correlate with speciation and
biodiversity?

I have had the pleasure of collaborating with numerous people engaged in
research projects. These projects include subjects as diverse as: plant
developmental genetics, insect cytogenetics, aquatic ecology,
reconstruction of ancient communities preserved in the fossil record,
forensic ecology, environmental ethics, biological illustration, biology
education, and many others. In collaboration with each person, some of them
students, research initiatives are written and reviewed. Hence, competitive
grant proposals may be submitted and progress reports presented at
professional meetings. Some have received funding to pursue their research
projects. As a result of their increasing intellectual independence and
long-term productivity, I have more time to pursue other research
interests."

For more information please visit Dr. Santiago-Blay's website
at:http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
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