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Paul S. Manos

Professor in the Department of Biology
Biology
Box 90338, Durham, NC 27708-0338
330 Bio Sci Bldg, Durham, NC 27708

Selected Presentations & Appearances


Systematics of Fagales, Fagaceae, Quercus - Plant Systematics Course, Virtual appearance · April 2020 Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium NC State University,
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus · 2019 Invited Talk The Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA
Plant diversity in the field · 2018 Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium St. Andrews University, Laurinberg, NC
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus · 2018 Invited Talk North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Oaks of the Americas · 2017 Invited Talk University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus - Genomics and Forest Tree Genetics · 2016 Keynote/Named Lecture International Union of Forest Research Organizations, Arcachon, France
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus · 2016 Invited Talk Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort, NC
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus · 2016 Invited Talk Oklahoma State University,
Oaks of the Americas - 8th Conference of the International Oak Society · October 2015 Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL,
Diversity and Natural History of the American Oaks - Spring symposium, “Among Our Trees”, · March 2015 Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium University of North Carolina Botanical Garden, NC,
Biogeography of the Southern Appalachian Flora · 2015 Invited Talk Appalachian State University, Boone, NC,
Biogeography of the Southern Appalachian Flora · 2014 Invited Talk Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.,
Diversification of Fagaceae · December 18, 2012 Lecture Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden, Claremont, CA, Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden, Claremont, CA
Patterns of endemism in Fagaceae · December 16, 2011 Lecture Humboldt State University, Humboldt State University
Oak systematics · December 16, 2011 Lecture North Carolina State University, North Carolina State University
Diversification of Fagaceae · December 16, 2011 Lecture Western Carolina University, Cullowee, NC, Western Carolina University, Cullowee, NC
The origins and maintenance of functional diversity in seed plants · December 16, 2011 Lecture Nicholas School of Environment, Durham, NC, Nicholas School of Environment, Durham, NC
The origins and maintenance of functional diversity in seed plants · December 16, 2010 Lecture Nicholas School of Environment, Durham, NC, Nicholas School of Environment, Durham, NC
Taxonomy and phylogeny of New World oaks · December 16, 2010 Lecture North Carolina State University, North Carolina State University
Diversification of Fagaceae · December 16, 2010 Lecture Boise State University, OR, Boise State University, OR
Diversification of Fagaceae · April 23, 2009 Lecture University of Chicago
Diversification of Fagaceae · December 4, 2008 Lecture Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Taxonomy and phylogeny of New World oaks · December 4, 2008 Lecture North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Diversification of Fagaceae · December 4, 2008 Lecture University of Alberta, Canada, University of Alberta, Canada

Outreach & Engaged Scholarship


Panelist - Mighty Oaks · November 9, 2021 Community Outreach Duke Gardens , Virtual flag United States of America Presentations and moderated discussion; 100 participants
Lead instructor - Workshop: Botany Boot Camp · August 12, 2021 - August 13, 2021 Community Outreach Highlands Biological Station
Invited Speaker - Quercus Circus: The Biodiversity and Ecological Value of Oaks · August 11, 2021 Community Development CNIPM (Coalition for Non-native Invasive Plant Management) , Highlands, NC
Lead instructor - "The Genus Quercus: Ecology, Evolution, and Global Distribution" · June 5, 2021 - June 19, 2021 Community Outreach Eagle Hill Institute , Virtual
Co-speaker/leader - “Virtual hike of Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve” · April 2021 - April 8, 2021 Community Outreach Duke Botanical Garden , Virtual 80 participants
Invited Speaker - THE PIEDMONT NATURALIST: The Ecological Role of Oaks - 3 Tuesdays Feb 16, 23, and March 9 · 2021 Community Outreach Duke Gardens , Virtual flag North Carolina
Co-speaker/leader - “Virtual hike of Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve” · April 2020 Community Outreach Duke Gardens
Committee member - Gardens & Grounds Planning and Advisory Committee · 2020 Community Outreach Highlands Biological Station , Highlands, NC
Co-Author - How oak trees evolved to rule the forests of the Northern Hemisphere · 2020 Research Scientific American. 2020. 323: 42–49
Volunteer and Activity Leader - Land management and stewardship · 2020 Community Outreach Triangle Land Conservancy
Co-Author - Revisiting the mystery of the Bartram oak · 2020 Research Arnoldia 2020 77: 6-9.
Volunteer - Land management · 2020 Community Outreach Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association Land Stewardship Service to the Community
Workshop Leader - “Oaks of North Carolina” · October 2019 Community Outreach Duke Botanical Gardens
Plenary speaker, field trip leader - "Fall into the Lowcountry" · September 2019 Community Outreach Clemson Master Naturalists , Charleston, SC
Field trip leader · 2019 Community Outreach The Wild Ones, Duke student club
Co-Author - Agrifoliae: the California red oaks · 2019 Research International Oak Journal 2019 30:191-202
Instructor, Flora of the Blue Ridge - summer course, alternating years · 2019 Projects & Field Work Highlands Biological Station , Highlands, NC Service to the Community
Speaker - 9th Conference of the International Oak Society · October 2018 Community Outreach UC Davis , Davis, CA
Interview, blogpost - Ep. 132 - The Oak Origin Story And What It Means For Conservation · 2017 Community Outreach In Defense of Plants
Co-Author - Systematics and biogeography of the American oaks · 2016 Research International Oak Journal 2016 27:23-36
Invited Speaker - 8th Conference of the International Oak Society · October 2015 Community Outreach The Morton Arboretum , Lisle, Illinois
Invited Speaker - Spring symposium, “Among Our Trees” · March 2015 Community Outreach University of North Carolina Botanical Garden , Chapel Hill, NC
Lead instructor - Jepson Herbarium Workshop on Quercus · October 2014 Community Outreach University of California at Berkeley , Valley Life Sciences, in the field
Co-Author - Using phylogenomics the infer the evolutionary history of the oaks · 2013 Research International Oak Journal 2013 24:61-71.
Event leader - The Duke School for Children, Durham, NC · December 16, 2010 Community Outreach Service to the Community ; Worked with science students to develop an Earth Day Project to permanently label 20 tree species and produce a tour map, including a nature walk
Speaker - Highlands Nature Center, Highlands, NC · December 16, 2010 Community Outreach Service to the Community ; Participate in the annual summer lecture series to the public and other activities involving nature camps for kids
Field trip leader - Duke Natural History Society · December 16, 2010 Community Outreach Service to the Community ; Led walks to students and the public in and around Duke Forest
Author - Fagales · 2001 Research Encyclopedia of Life Sciences, Macmillan Reference Ltd.

Service to the Profession


Chair, Board of Directors, Highlands Biological Station · 2020 Event/Organization Administration
Participant - 2nd Howard Hughes Medical Institute Collaborative Project workshop on “Catalyzing Changing in STEM Faculty Pedagogical Practice · February 2018 Professional Development Florida International University,
Discussion leader, Curriculum conversation - “Imagining the Duke Curriculum” · March 2016 Professional Development Duke University,
Discussion leader, Curriculum conversation - “Imagining the Duke Curriculum” · April 2015 Professional Development Duke University,

Service to Duke


Campus Faculty Ombuds · 2021 Other
Global Health Advisory Council (since 2015) (Program) · 2020 Committee Service DGHI,
Faculty participant . Low-Income, First-Generation Engagement, student-driven group dedicated to welcoming and advocating for Duke's students from first-generation and/or limited income backgrounds · 2020 Other Duke LIFE,
Panelist . Preparing Future Faculty · April 2019 Professional Development Duke Graduate School,
Arts & Sciences Courses Committee, Chair (2015-17) (University) · 2013 - 2017 Committee Service Duke University,