Jacob Barney
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Jacob Barney
@invder.bsky.social
Professor @VirginiaTech
Director of Invasive Species Collaborative

Invasive species | ecology | policy | soundscapes | sneakers 👟
The students brought their A game again this year with a huge range of tasty invasive species dishes. They covered terrestrial and aquatic, islands and mainlands, and everything from appetizers through deserts! Be on the listen for the upcoming NPR story!
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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We identify three major areas where change is possible:
1. Rethinking research evaluation
2️. Strengthening training & mentorship
3️. Reducing and recognizing administrative tasks
November 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Loved working with this fantastic group of scientists!!
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
David Lodge gave a great keynote highlighting the history and more importantly future uses of eDNA in management and policy. That tech has come a long way!
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Way to go Haldre!
October 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Congrats my friend!! Well deserved!!
September 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Ah too bad I won’t get to see you here. Hopefully soon!
September 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I get SO many of these a day! I love your advice.
August 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
And totally agree that the newsletter is top notch!!
August 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Thanks Flor! We’re pretty stoked to be working on this. Lots of new dimensions left to study! 🎧📣
July 31, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Well done team! I am so glad we are able to interact with youth every year!
July 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM