Ecologist. Mammalogist. Biology Education Researcher. Nerd. Maker. Associate Professor at Fort Hays State University and Associate Curator of Mammals at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History. Opinions my own. She/herhttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3mnuzw6ujtk2mIn May, two of my colleagues and I presented at the Biennial Conference on Undergraduate Education in Natural Resources in Houghton, MI.09 Jun 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnuzw6ujtk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3mnuzskxxz22mLast fall, Levi conducted a survey of the deer population at Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation using trail cams. In May, he presented his findings at the Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club monthly meeting.09 Jun 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnuzskxxz22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3mnuzoli5d22mIn May, students in my Scientific Communication class did outreach at the second annual Hays Science Festival. The students chose to talk about native pollinators and organized two activities: pollinator masks and seed bombs.09 Jun 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnuzoli5d22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3mnuyvkf4z227We had a great round of fieldwork in May! The #patrickbatlab is working on two projects at Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation. We are trapping small mammals to study parasite communities and microplastics. We’re also participating in the #snapshotusa #lewisandclarkresurvey project.09 Jun 2026 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnuyvkf4z227https://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3mnuyntatlc27End of the semester #patrickbatlab potluck. As usual, Finn the cat was the most popular guest.09 Jun 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnuyntatlc27https://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3mnisirrz2s2wThe Sternberg Museum of Natural History is hiring a Collections Manager! Come join me in Hays! https://fhsu.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CAREERS/job/Sternberg-Museum-Collections-Manager-Curator_R-05062-104 Jun 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnisirrz2s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3min63sblak2aPatrick Geyer successfully defended his thesis today! Patrick’s project examined differences in bat echolocation calls and feeding buzzes on and off prairie dog colonies at The Nature Conservancy’s Smoky Valley Ranch in western Kansas. Congratulations!!!04 Apr 2026 02:15 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3min63sblak2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3mgybcpbe5k2jCozy Friday night… #kitty14 Mar 2026 01:22 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgybcpbe5k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3ltazwmnko22kFinally, some cute pet pics from the past few months.06 Jul 2025 00:40 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltazwmnko22khttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3ltazuvw3s22kThe @mammalmeetings.bsky.social meeting wrapped up last week. I have a well-attended talk on teaching, co-facilitated a workshop with other @stemsquirrels.bsky.social folks, attended workshops and talks, and with old and new friends. I’m also terrible at remembering to get pics with folks…06 Jul 2025 00:39 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltazuvw3s22khttps://bsky.app/profile/loreleipatrick.bsky.social/post/3ltazs4j23c2kSummer research! Graduate student Patrick had to pivot his project and is now continuing the ongoing bats and prairie dogs study.06 Jul 2025 00:37 +0000at://did:plc:inymg4yhgm2witakvcmcm6m2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltazs4j23c2k