SMTPBconnect is the SMTPB online event series. Join us for research seminars, early career forums, recorded interviews, and social hours. Summaries of many past events appear on the Stanford CEHG blog.

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Upcoming events

    • 8 Dec 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Hosted by Sebastian Schreiber (UC Davis), featuring panelists Lauren Shoemaker (U Wyoming), Swati Patel (Oregon State) and Nick Kortessis (Wake Forest).

    Modern Coexistence Theory (MCT) provides a powerful framework for understanding when species coexist, using species' invasion growth rates. The theory has a rich history that integrates mathematics, ecological theory, and challenges in conservation science.

    This workshop will overview the history that led to MCT before exploring (a) the mathematical underpinnings of MCT, including permanence theory; (b) the theoretical framework for partitioning invasion growth rates to understand the drivers underlying ecological outcomes; (c) data-driven tests of coexistence theory; and (d) applications of MCT in global change and restoration settings. While rooted in competitive interactions, MCT principles may provide insights into the evolution and maintenance of diverse interaction types and community outcomes.

    Join us for presentations from leading researchers and a panel discussion on the future directions of this influential theory.

    Zoom link: https://stanford.zoom.us/j/98116898614?pwd=D6WPWag33mbLjzA3UAlt1MFel3RVgr.1


SMTPBconnect past events

11 Nov 2025 Reflections on Modelling & Theory in Population Biology: Jim Brown
5 Nov 2025 An entry-level model curation marathon using modelRxiv
23 Oct 2025 Reflections on Modeling & Theory in Population Biology Interview Series: Marcus Feldman (Stanford)
6 Oct 2025 Theories, models and stories: the good, the bad, and the not-so-useful
30 Jul 2025 Reflections on Modeling and Theory in Population Biology: Warren Ewens
25 Jun 2025 Interview: Reflections on Modeling and Theory in Population Biology: Joel Cohen
4 Jun 2025 Interview: Reflections on the History of Model and Theory series - Bob Holt
14 May 2025 Mini-Symposium: Theory in understanding viral dynamics and evolution
1 May 2025 SMTPBconnect: How to build theories from models and models from theories - Sam Scheiner
14 Apr 2025 Reflections on Modeling and Theory in Population Biology: Simon Levin
8 Apr 2025 Grad Student Showcase - Session #2
20 Mar 2025 Theory 'personas' as a tool to frame research questions
10 Mar 2025 Grad student Showcase #1
5 Dec 2024 Wikipedia Edit-a-thon Workshop
18 Nov 2024 SMTPBconnect Panel Discussion: Grant Writing
31 Oct 2024 SMTPBconnect Mini-Symposium: Feldman Prize winners
23 Oct 2024 Interview: Reflections on the History of Modeling and Theory series: Joe Felsenstein
14 Oct 2024 SMTPBconnect Welcome Event and Social
14 May 2024 Interview: Reflections on the History of Modeling and Theory series - Brian Charlesworth
8 May 2024 Mini-symposium: Modeling & Theory Community series - Phylogenetic Models
1 May 2024 Seminar: Early-Career Research series - Maria Kleshnina and Alex Stein
24 Apr 2024 Interview: Reflections on the History of Modeling and Theory series - Deborah Charlesworth
16 Apr 2024 Seminar: Mathematical Population Biology & Society series - Marissa Baskett
9 Apr 2024 Discussion: Modeling & Theory Community series - Alex Diaz-Papkovich
3 Apr 2024 Seminar: Early-Career Research series - Maria Martignoni and Lenore Pipes
26 Mar 2024 Panel discussion: Career Development series - "Theory job search advice & career challenges in Biology departments"
20 Mar 2024 Panel Discussion: Modeling & Theory in Community series - "Strategies for teaching mathematical topics in population biology"
13 Mar 2024 Tutorial: Software series - Ben Haller - "SLiM: forward genetic simulation software"
28 Feb 2024 Seminar: Early-Career Research series - Francois Bienvenu and Mia Miyagi
20 Feb 2024 Interview: Reflections on the History of Modeling and Theory series - Montgomery Slatkin
13 Feb 2024 Tutorial: Software series - Jerome Kelleher - "Coalescent simulation with msprime"
30 Jan 2024 Panel discussion: Career Development series - "Theory job search advice & career challenges in Math/Stat/Physics departments"
17 Jan 2024 Seminar: Mathematical Population Biology & Society series - Bruce Weir
11 Jan 2024 Modeling & Theory in Population Biology kickoff event

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