Education

TEACHING / WORKSHOPS

We have taught a variety of introductory and advanced biology courses as well as bioinformatics and natural history workshops. Please feel free to contact the lab for course materials.

Syllabi for courses designed and instructed by Dr. Arianna Kuhn can be accessed here:

Vertebrate Evolution
Population Genetics Modeling and Inference (co-developed with Sean Harrington)
Field Ecology & Herpetology
Dichotomous keys in the classroom
Master Naturalist: Hands-on snake identification using natural history specimens

Workshop materials/registration can be accessed through Isaac Overcast’s pages below:

RadCamp Chicago 2024 (sponsored by The Ruane Lab @ FMNH & Grainger Bioinformatics Center @ FMNH)
RadCamp Chicago 2023 (sponsored by The Ruane Lab @ FMNH & Grainger Bioinformatics Center @ FMNH)
CompPhylo 2023 Mexico City: Model based comparative phylogeography with machine learning

MENTORSHIP / INTERNSHIPS

For young scientists (high school & undergraduate level) interested in herpetology, genomics, evolution and natural history, check out this presentation about some of my current work in Madagascar. The lab recently transitioned to the Illinois Natural History Survey in Urbana-Champaign, IL, so be sure to check back for future internship and volunteer opportunities after we have settled! For graduate inquiries, please use the contact form to reach out.

OUTREACH / COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We love sharing our passion for natural areas and wild critters with all age groups, and we do this through regional partnerships, public events, as well as bioblitz & herp surveys. We regularly collaborate with local non-profits to promote wildlife conservation and inclusive science, and would be happy to hear from you about ways we can work together and meet these shared goals!