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Issue: Vol. 1668 No. 1: 21 Dec. 2007
Type: Article
Published: 2007-12-21
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.1668.1.5
Page range: 41–46
Abstract views: 60
PDF downloaded: 2

Reflections on PEET, the Partnerships for Enhancing Expertise in Taxonomy*

Museum Research Associate (Herbarium), Burke Museum, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA
General Biodiversity Crisis taxonomic impediment training taxonomists

Abstract

The 12-year old PEET engages a retired program officer in a question-answer session focused on the aspirations and tribulations of the NSF-sponsored research, training, and computer infrastructure program, Partnerships for Enhancing Expertise in Taxonomy.

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