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USING 21st CENTURY TECHNOLOGY TO RECREATE BIODIVERSITY IN 3D
with
DUNCAN IRSCHICK
Wednesday January 22nd 7 p.m.
Rutland Public Library
280 Main Street (Route 122A) Rutland
with
DUNCAN IRSCHICK
Wednesday January 22nd 7 p.m.
Rutland Public Library
280 Main Street (Route 122A) Rutland
Capturing the diversity of animal life in high-resolution 3D color has been largely inaccessible until development of the Beastcam™ technology. Beastcam allows biologists to capture the complex body shapes of a wide range of living organisms in high-resolution 3D color. Dr. Irschick will discuss these new methods of recreating living animals using modern camera and video technology and then sharing these models with scientists and the general public in an open-access manner. This work is part of the broader Digital Life Project (www.digitallife3d.org) which aims to recreate life on earth as shareable 3D assets.
Duncan Irschick is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Director of the Digital Life Project. He is an integrative biologist and innovator interested in the evolution and ecology of animal athletics, and how biological form informs synthetic design. His research on gecko adhesion, animal movement, and bioinspiration has garnered
international acclaim and awards.
Duncan Irschick is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Director of the Digital Life Project. He is an integrative biologist and innovator interested in the evolution and ecology of animal athletics, and how biological form informs synthetic design. His research on gecko adhesion, animal movement, and bioinspiration has garnered
international acclaim and awards.
National Audubon Society's
120th CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
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Watchers and counters who would like to help with the annual Christmas Bird Counts sponsored by National Audubon Society are welcome!
Consider getting involved. Birders of all experience levels may participate. While a full day of birding is rewarding, folks may choose to spend only part of the designated day birding. Join an experienced team in the field, go out to an assigned area on your own, or conduct a count of the birds coming to your yard and feeder (if you live within a count circle). Count circle territories may be viewed here: https://audubon.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=fadfb421e95f4949bde20c29a38228bd Contact the compiler for more information and/or to sign up. WORCESTER CBC Includes parts of Paxton, Holden, Clinton, Shrewsbury, etc. SATURDAY December 14th [Foul weather date: SUNDAY December 15th] Compiler: John Liller (508-877-5770) Email: john.liller@worcesteracademy.org 
Cedar Waxwing by Alan Rawle.
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Sharp-shinned Hawk by Bill Platenik.
ATHOL CBC Includes sections of Phillipston, Templeton, Royalston, Orange, etc.
SATURDAY December 14th The Athol CBC has been conducted since the mid-1960’s, making it the longest continuously running bird data study in the North Quabbin area. Contact Dave Small Dave@atholbirdclub.org GROTON-AYER CBC Includes parts of Lunenburg, Townsend, Pepperell, Devens, etc. SUNDAY December 15th Contact: ron.lockwood@comcast.net STURBRIDGE CBC Includes sections of Charlton, Holland, Brimfield, Southbridge, the Brookfields, etc. TUESDAY December 17th [Foul weather date: WEDNESDAY December 18th] Compiler: Mark Lynch (508-799-9343) Email: moa.lynch@charter.net QUABBIN CBC Includes the reservoir, sections of Hardwick, Ware, Petersham, Belchertown, etc. SATURDAY December 28th Compiler: Scott Surner Email: ssurner@aol.com WESTMINSTER CBC Includes sections of Princeton, Hubbardston, Gardner, Fitchburg, etc. SATURDAY January 4th Compiler: Charles Caron (978-874-5649) Email: caronenv@aol.com |