Keith M. Hernandez, PhD
@keithmhernandez.bsky.social
Postdoc at NOAA's Southwest Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal Genetics Group. Ecology, Genetics, Conservation, & DEI in STEM. Opinions are my own.
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We are seeking volunteer ASL Interpreters (or students working towards certification) to join monthly, virtual meetings and facilitate translation of spoken language (English) to American Sign Language and sign language to spoken language. Knowledge of marine mammal sciences is not required. (1)
September 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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New publication, the second from my time as a postdoc at UC Santa Cruz and NOAA Fisheries! We developed a panel of microhaplotype loci to identify kin in northern elephant seals, a species where this problem has been difficult given limited genetic diversity.
Microhaplotype Methods Enable Relationship Inference in a Bottlenecked Mammalian Species
Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) are among the most genetically depauperate mammals in the world. A near-total population bottleneck in the 19th century, coupled with the breeding sy...
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July 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
New publication, the second from my time as a postdoc at UC Santa Cruz and NOAA Fisheries! We developed a panel of microhaplotype loci to identify kin in northern elephant seals, a species where this problem has been difficult given limited genetic diversity.
Happy Pride Month all! Grateful to see SMM showing support to the queer community #queerinSTEM
All are welcome in this pod. In celebration of Pride Month, we reaffirm our support for our 2SLGBTQIA+ colleagues, friends and allies.
#marinemammalogy #smm
#marinemammalogy #smm
June 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Happy Pride Month all! Grateful to see SMM showing support to the queer community #queerinSTEM
That’s a wrap on SMM 2024 for me. Not only did I get to learn about some amazing science being done across the globe, but I was able to reconnect with friends and colleagues I’ve made throughout the years, and make entirely new ones! (1/3)
November 15, 2024 at 8:15 AM
That’s a wrap on SMM 2024 for me. Not only did I get to learn about some amazing science being done across the globe, but I was able to reconnect with friends and colleagues I’ve made throughout the years, and make entirely new ones! (1/3)
Delighted and humbled to be among the collaborators mentioned in today’s plenary by Dr. Rochelle Constantine #SMM2024
Dr Rochelle Constantine gives an amazing plenary raising awareness about the critical situation of Maui dolphins 🐬 in Aotearoa/New Zealand #SMM2024
November 12, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Delighted and humbled to be among the collaborators mentioned in today’s plenary by Dr. Rochelle Constantine #SMM2024
Highly recommend applying to PLI if you’re eligible! I learned so much and met some great folks as part of the 2nd cohort.
#SACNAS is now accepting applications to the 4th annual Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI). ~20 slots available.
PLI is a pre-conference & conference program held at the #2024NDiSTEM conference in Phoenix, AZ. Oct 31-Nov 2.
Apply by July 26th! #2024PLI
fyi. I'm one of the PLI facilitators.
PLI is a pre-conference & conference program held at the #2024NDiSTEM conference in Phoenix, AZ. Oct 31-Nov 2.
Apply by July 26th! #2024PLI
fyi. I'm one of the PLI facilitators.
May 28, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Highly recommend applying to PLI if you’re eligible! I learned so much and met some great folks as part of the 2nd cohort.
Day 1 of #2023NDiSTEM is almost done! But if you’re there and interested in ecology or conservation, be sure to check out the Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Sciences tomorrow in the exhibit hall! Great opportunities for students & staff!
October 27, 2023 at 12:35 AM
Day 1 of #2023NDiSTEM is almost done! But if you’re there and interested in ecology or conservation, be sure to check out the Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Sciences tomorrow in the exhibit hall! Great opportunities for students & staff!