Have you ever watched ants move around? They seem to follow a neat line, but if you look at them closely, they move like little bumper cars along a corridor. They really only perceive a small area around them. This... Continue Reading →
You do not need a police car on every corner if you take the criminals out of positions of leadership. - Ancilleno Davis, January 5, 2014 Sincerely, Ancilleno Davis, M.Sc.
Life is about choices and chances. Big and little breaks. In 2001 I got the biggest break of my life. Eric Carey told me I needed something better to do with my life and introduced me to Joseph Wunderle and... Continue Reading →
In response to my last post, a good friend brought up the issue of diversity training in the non profit sector, particularly in conservation. If you have spoken to me about diversity, justice, equality, prejudice, etc. you know I split... Continue Reading →
Living in the USA these days gives one a great opportunity to think about racism and prejudice. In particular the negative forms and so I got to thinking about how it works and this is the simplest I can think... Continue Reading →
Please see some frequently asked questions below Who is allowed to attend the conference? Who is allowed to present at the conference? Do you have to be located in or from the Midwest to attend the conference? What areas of... Continue Reading →
What is MEEC? The Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference (MEEC) is an annual student-hosted research conference event held at institutions within the Midwestern United States. The conference provides an opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students to showcase their research and... Continue Reading →
2015 has been an epic year. We started off with driving to Mexico in our new car with our two dogs from Ohio in 2014. Of course, I welcomed 2015 with black eyes after the horse incident. I took my... Continue Reading →
I am different now. There is no way to hold the most improbable of God's creatures without feeling such a connection. A hummingbirds eyes hold no guile no anger, just acceptance. They seem to know they cannot fight you. Or,... Continue Reading →
Science and Perspective 