Dr. Dash's Down House Chats

10/14/2023

A bunch of awesome naturalists in the field. Engaged in serious insect collecting before it is too old. Plus checking out the plants. Wow don't you wish you were in the woods with us.

10/14/2023

10/09/2023

If you have been missing me...I don't blame you. I have had the most excellent time exploring western Virginia with some outstanding students (see those posts). But before I share their total nature awesomeness, I thought you would like to feel like you were on the trip with me.

10/02/2023

Never thought I would be here when I started college or, for that matter, go to college. However, I truly do love inspiring students to look at the world and get away from just the books and technology. To be the professor who facilitates exploration and discovery. I am not always sure I am successful at that goal.

BUT, I do look damn good in a tam and gown.

09/05/2023

Sometimes, it provides a lucky 😮 . While enjoying Labor Day in the OBX, we were lucky to find that a group of 11 flamingos blow up with the hurricane. Sorry, the photo is so bad, but so far away and with heat distortions.

08/28/2023

1st day of classes done! Now for tomorrow.

08/21/2023

I like to keep a list of the studnets who visit as I get to know them. I encourage students to visit my office at least twice (as a requirement) to say hello, ask a question, or pick up some candy. This also builds connections and allows me to check in and not only gage their process in my course, but a general sense of how they are doing. I have a crab notebook to collect signatures. Today, I relaxed briefly and painted this crabby reminder to sign in.