It may seem like a stretch to talk about squid at a refuge on the Ohio River, but there is a connection! Though we don't have squid here, these fascinating creatures are mollusks, just like the freshwater mussels that are a focus of the refuge's attention. Learn all about them in this evening talk that is certain to be eye-opening and entertaining.
Dr. Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologist and science communicator. She received her Ph.D. in molecular and cell biology working on Hawaiian bobtail squid symbiosis in 2019. She is currently the executive director of Skype a Scientist, a non-profit that connects over 10,000 classrooms to scientists every year. Dr. McAnulty is a prolific science communicator, with an active presence on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and Tiktok. She’s been featured by Nature, Forbes, NPR Shortwave, along with many others, for her work.