Clayton Hale (he/him)
@chale9.bsky.social
PhD Candidate at The University of Georgia- Plant Community and Population Ecology- Global Change-Phenology-Biodiversity Conservation-Whitewater Enthusiast
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Hungary 1956
'Well over a 100k people fled the country seeking asylum. Among them was a young geneticist named George Rédei, who headed for the Austrian border with a small vial of seeds tucked in his pocket.
The seeds belonged to a spindly weed in the mustard family called Arabidopsis thaliana.'
'Well over a 100k people fled the country seeking asylum. Among them was a young geneticist named George Rédei, who headed for the Austrian border with a small vial of seeds tucked in his pocket.
The seeds belonged to a spindly weed in the mustard family called Arabidopsis thaliana.'
How a humble weed became a superstar of biology
Arabidopsis thaliana was always an unlikely candidate for the limelight. But 25 years ago, the diminutive thale cress launched the botanical world into the molecular era.
knowablemagazine.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Hungary 1956
'Well over a 100k people fled the country seeking asylum. Among them was a young geneticist named George Rédei, who headed for the Austrian border with a small vial of seeds tucked in his pocket.
The seeds belonged to a spindly weed in the mustard family called Arabidopsis thaliana.'
'Well over a 100k people fled the country seeking asylum. Among them was a young geneticist named George Rédei, who headed for the Austrian border with a small vial of seeds tucked in his pocket.
The seeds belonged to a spindly weed in the mustard family called Arabidopsis thaliana.'
What a dream job!
Come work with us - The School of Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin is looking for a tenure track assistant professor in plant biodiversity and conservation 🧪🌏🌾 my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui...
Drop me a message if you want to chat about what it's like to work here or live in Ireland.
Drop me a message if you want to chat about what it's like to work here or live in Ireland.
October 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
What a dream job!
Help! 🚨 Looking for resources on structural equation models—favorite methods papers, example studies, or guides for building an SEM pipeline. Thinking of using one for a dissertation chapter & not sure where to start. Suggestions? Please share!
September 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Help! 🚨 Looking for resources on structural equation models—favorite methods papers, example studies, or guides for building an SEM pipeline. Thinking of using one for a dissertation chapter & not sure where to start. Suggestions? Please share!
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Cool day helping @chale9.bsky.social with fieldwork! Surveyed fothergilla in a longleaf pine forest and saw some amazing carnivorous plants!! 🌱
September 20, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Cool day helping @chale9.bsky.social with fieldwork! Surveyed fothergilla in a longleaf pine forest and saw some amazing carnivorous plants!! 🌱
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I hadn’t seen it for a couple of years so it was extra special in early June to catch up with my #FavouritePlant! The gorgeous Mertensia maritima, commonly named Oysterplant, as the leaves taste like the fruits of the sea! Caithness #Wildflowerhour
September 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I hadn’t seen it for a couple of years so it was extra special in early June to catch up with my #FavouritePlant! The gorgeous Mertensia maritima, commonly named Oysterplant, as the leaves taste like the fruits of the sea! Caithness #Wildflowerhour
Just got back from an incredible experience contributing to a 30-year plant demographic study in the Alaskan Arctic. What an amazing, beautiful, and wild place. Can’t wait to go back!
@chandler2228.bsky.social
@chandler2228.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Just got back from an incredible experience contributing to a 30-year plant demographic study in the Alaskan Arctic. What an amazing, beautiful, and wild place. Can’t wait to go back!
@chandler2228.bsky.social
@chandler2228.bsky.social
What a wonderful day driving the Dalton Highway to arctic Alaska!
Now it’s time to measure some plants!
@toolikfieldstation.bsky.social
Now it’s time to measure some plants!
@toolikfieldstation.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
What a wonderful day driving the Dalton Highway to arctic Alaska!
Now it’s time to measure some plants!
@toolikfieldstation.bsky.social
Now it’s time to measure some plants!
@toolikfieldstation.bsky.social
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Climatic determinants of plant #phenology in vernal pool habitats
New #AJB research by Brandon Thomas Hendrickson, Jenna Aubrie Benterou, Robert Martin & Jason Sexton
doi.org/10.1002/ajb2... #botany #plantscience #citizenscience #wetlands
New #AJB research by Brandon Thomas Hendrickson, Jenna Aubrie Benterou, Robert Martin & Jason Sexton
doi.org/10.1002/ajb2... #botany #plantscience #citizenscience #wetlands
June 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Climatic determinants of plant #phenology in vernal pool habitats
New #AJB research by Brandon Thomas Hendrickson, Jenna Aubrie Benterou, Robert Martin & Jason Sexton
doi.org/10.1002/ajb2... #botany #plantscience #citizenscience #wetlands
New #AJB research by Brandon Thomas Hendrickson, Jenna Aubrie Benterou, Robert Martin & Jason Sexton
doi.org/10.1002/ajb2... #botany #plantscience #citizenscience #wetlands
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Happy to see more Black Eyed Susan flower on our little prairie.
Also have a LOT of milkweed, some vervain, fleabane and a smattering of foxglove beardtongue.
Also have a LOT of milkweed, some vervain, fleabane and a smattering of foxglove beardtongue.
June 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Happy to see more Black Eyed Susan flower on our little prairie.
Also have a LOT of milkweed, some vervain, fleabane and a smattering of foxglove beardtongue.
Also have a LOT of milkweed, some vervain, fleabane and a smattering of foxglove beardtongue.
I am in my hometown visiting family for a few days and got the opportunity to see one of my favorites, the Tennessee coneflower! It was one of the first plants listed under the Endangered Species Act and was delisted in 2011. A rare conservation success story!
June 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I am in my hometown visiting family for a few days and got the opportunity to see one of my favorites, the Tennessee coneflower! It was one of the first plants listed under the Endangered Species Act and was delisted in 2011. A rare conservation success story!
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As we’re wrapping up Pride month, check out this podcast on Queer Ecology & how we can teach it in classrooms!
Spotify: lnkd.in/eGBJMGbH
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/es-gwyjB
Thanks for having us, @pangolinpodcast.bsky.social! 🏳️🌈
Spotify: lnkd.in/eGBJMGbH
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/es-gwyjB
Thanks for having us, @pangolinpodcast.bsky.social! 🏳️🌈
June 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
As we’re wrapping up Pride month, check out this podcast on Queer Ecology & how we can teach it in classrooms!
Spotify: lnkd.in/eGBJMGbH
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/es-gwyjB
Thanks for having us, @pangolinpodcast.bsky.social! 🏳️🌈
Spotify: lnkd.in/eGBJMGbH
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/es-gwyjB
Thanks for having us, @pangolinpodcast.bsky.social! 🏳️🌈
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#Evol2025 was such an amazing experience! I presented my work on sexual differentiation in Silene acaulis, watched my science heroes present their work, and connected with others working on similar questions. I feel fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing group of supportive and brilliant people!
June 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
#Evol2025 was such an amazing experience! I presented my work on sexual differentiation in Silene acaulis, watched my science heroes present their work, and connected with others working on similar questions. I feel fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing group of supportive and brilliant people!
Had an amazing time at #Evolution2025 — Grateful for the chance to share my work on how phenological shifts are impacting plant fitness. Until next time!
#Evol2025
#Evol2025
June 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Had an amazing time at #Evolution2025 — Grateful for the chance to share my work on how phenological shifts are impacting plant fitness. Until next time!
#Evol2025
#Evol2025
Huge S/o to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for having a beautiful and informative herbarium exhibit! At a time when herbaria are being defunded and erased, exhibits like this are crucial for the public to understand their value! 🌍🌻🌱
@thebotanics.bsky.social
@thebotanics.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Huge S/o to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for having a beautiful and informative herbarium exhibit! At a time when herbaria are being defunded and erased, exhibits like this are crucial for the public to understand their value! 🌍🌻🌱
@thebotanics.bsky.social
@thebotanics.bsky.social
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Scientists have been publishing climate models since ~1970.
A good way to evaluate their skill is to compare what they expected to happen in the years after the model was published to observed climate changes.
It turns out most models were pretty spot-on:
A good way to evaluate their skill is to compare what they expected to happen in the years after the model was published to observed climate changes.
It turns out most models were pretty spot-on:
May 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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You asked for it, you got it.
Biology is Bigger than Binaries is now on a shirt!
Designed by @franzanth.bsky.social, printed here in Philly on 100% cotton Next Level Tees.
We've got... ironically 2 colors to choose from lmao.
Pre-order open until May 31!
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Biology is Bigger than Binaries is now on a shirt!
Designed by @franzanth.bsky.social, printed here in Philly on 100% cotton Next Level Tees.
We've got... ironically 2 colors to choose from lmao.
Pre-order open until May 31!
squidfacts.bigcartel.com/product/bina...
May 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
You asked for it, you got it.
Biology is Bigger than Binaries is now on a shirt!
Designed by @franzanth.bsky.social, printed here in Philly on 100% cotton Next Level Tees.
We've got... ironically 2 colors to choose from lmao.
Pre-order open until May 31!
squidfacts.bigcartel.com/product/bina...
Biology is Bigger than Binaries is now on a shirt!
Designed by @franzanth.bsky.social, printed here in Philly on 100% cotton Next Level Tees.
We've got... ironically 2 colors to choose from lmao.
Pre-order open until May 31!
squidfacts.bigcartel.com/product/bina...
Check out these awesome science activism posters! They also support Skype a Scientist. I just ordered mine. @skypeascientist.bsky.social
squidfacts.bigcartel.com/product/scie...
squidfacts.bigcartel.com/product/scie...
Science Activism Posters
These posters are printed to be put into the world. Pin them to a community bulletin board. Tape them to your window Post them in your classroom....
squidfacts.bigcartel.com
May 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Check out these awesome science activism posters! They also support Skype a Scientist. I just ordered mine. @skypeascientist.bsky.social
squidfacts.bigcartel.com/product/scie...
squidfacts.bigcartel.com/product/scie...
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We estimate up to 800 rare tree species may still remain undetected here. These are at growing risk of extinction due to deforestation. Since 1985 the Cerrado has lost 24 billion trees, threatening all its biodiversity.
May 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We estimate up to 800 rare tree species may still remain undetected here. These are at growing risk of extinction due to deforestation. Since 1985 the Cerrado has lost 24 billion trees, threatening all its biodiversity.
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#42 from my Women in STEM series: Helia Bravo Hollis
#WomeninSTEM #diversityinSTEM #botany #systematics #academicsky #womenshistor
#WomeninSTEM #diversityinSTEM #botany #systematics #academicsky #womenshistor
May 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
#42 from my Women in STEM series: Helia Bravo Hollis
#WomeninSTEM #diversityinSTEM #botany #systematics #academicsky #womenshistor
#WomeninSTEM #diversityinSTEM #botany #systematics #academicsky #womenshistor
Exciting news! I’ve just published my website. Link below—let me know what you think, I would love some feedback! 🌍🌱
sites.google.com/view/clayton...
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Clayton W. Hale
Clayton W. Hale
PhD Candidate
DeMarche Lab
Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia
Understanding the impacts of global change on population and community persistence
sites.google.com
April 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Exciting news! I’ve just published my website. Link below—let me know what you think, I would love some feedback! 🌍🌱
sites.google.com/view/clayton...
sites.google.com/view/clayton...
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Trump proposes eliminating funding fo USGS biological sciences. Combined w/ the termination of USFS forest & rangeland research, this will be catastrophic to our public lands, natural resources, wildlife, & other tragic consequences.
#EcoCrisis
#ScienceForAll
#PublicService
🌎🌾🧪🌿🌱🍁🌲🔥🦋🐍🦅🐺
#EcoCrisis
#ScienceForAll
#PublicService
🌎🌾🧪🌿🌱🍁🌲🔥🦋🐍🦅🐺
Trump swings budget ax at USGS biology research
Plan to eliminate $307 million ecosystem program could face obstacles in Congress
www.science.org
April 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Trump proposes eliminating funding fo USGS biological sciences. Combined w/ the termination of USFS forest & rangeland research, this will be catastrophic to our public lands, natural resources, wildlife, & other tragic consequences.
#EcoCrisis
#ScienceForAll
#PublicService
🌎🌾🧪🌿🌱🍁🌲🔥🦋🐍🦅🐺
#EcoCrisis
#ScienceForAll
#PublicService
🌎🌾🧪🌿🌱🍁🌲🔥🦋🐍🦅🐺
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Overblown press releases have consequences. Yes, university academics, this means you too www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Trump team cites wolf ‘de-extinction’ as reason to cut endangered species list
The interior secretary hailed a biotech company’s claim to have brought back the dire wolf, while the administration and GOP push to roll back species protections.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Overblown press releases have consequences. Yes, university academics, this means you too www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
While doom scrolling on the AP’s front page I came across this awesome nugget squeezed in between a story about illegal detentions and the economy crashing. It’s the little things!
apnews.com/article/nati...
apnews.com/article/nati...
April 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
While doom scrolling on the AP’s front page I came across this awesome nugget squeezed in between a story about illegal detentions and the economy crashing. It’s the little things!
apnews.com/article/nati...
apnews.com/article/nati...
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Saw some fun things while collecting data with @chale9.bsky.social yesterday! Clayton collects demographic data on a rare Trillium species. Southeast forests are pretty cool!
March 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Saw some fun things while collecting data with @chale9.bsky.social yesterday! Clayton collects demographic data on a rare Trillium species. Southeast forests are pretty cool!