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by DrewAlan
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Light collecting
Replies: 22
Views: 1756

Re: Light collecting

I used two mini-LED entolights from Entoquip, along with two SIKON model N5 portable power banks, in Panama last May-June (2 independent setups). Unfortunately, the rains had not yet started, so the collecting was a bit bleak, but the lights worked GREAT!! They were exceedingly portable which allowe...
by DrewAlan
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: USA Insect Drawers
Replies: 15
Views: 19291

Re: USA Insect Drawers

I, too, have dealt with them and found them exceedingly helpful. The quality of the products I have familiarity with (drawers, unit trays) is excellent. I truly hope they manage to continue to grow with time.

Drew
by DrewAlan
Wed Aug 24, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: Research grants wasted by universities?
Replies: 12
Views: 613

Re: Research grants wasted by universities?

No, that is not quite how it works. When I apply for a grant, say, for a hundred thousand dollars, the university adds an additional 55% for overhead costs. Thus, the granting agency has to pay $155,000 to the university, out of which I get my $100,000. The university does not take money out of the ...
by DrewAlan
Wed May 25, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: Announcements & News
Topic: Presentation
Replies: 47
Views: 9551

Re: Presentation

Hello, everyone. My name is Drew and I have been a member here for many years, going back to the days of Clark. I read the forums every day but almost never post, so I very much thank all who contribute and help to make this site possible. I am a carabid beetle collector from Mississippi, USA. I hav...