February 2022 goals

Writing

1. Submit sediment stress manuscript
   • Write orthoFinder methods and results
   • Write out discussion sections (currently outlined)
   • Francois to write methods
2. Outline dissertation proposal
   • Form main chapters and hypotheses
   • Add methods from Astrangia 2021 experiment

Data analysis

1. Make pretty figures for sediment stress manuscript
2. Histology image analysis
   • Figure out Olympus plug-in
   • Download Olivia software on PC computer
   • Figure out how to measure eggs, spermeries, etc
3. Organize Sediment stress repo and Functional Annotation repo
4. Mcap functional annotation
5. Write out functional annotation workflow

Conferences and workshops

1. Attend CEABiGER Workshop at Friday Harbor Lab

Lab work

1. Separate individual polyps into 1.5 mL tubes
2. Send rest of histology samples to PP
3. Slide scanner at Brown
   • Do one more training w/ Geoff
   • Begin scanning slides that we already have

Field work

1. Talk with Ben about Astrangia summer spawning
2. Talk to HP about getting some experience in the field

Funding

1. INTERN funding
   • Email grfp program officer about questions
   • Connect with Conor at DEM
   • Connect with Ross at Shedd or Mote?

Outreach

1. SWMS
   • Host virtual/in-person doc screening
   • Move emails from listserv to google groups
   • Begin planning career fair