It's Not Easy Being Green: The Color of Gene Diversity in Red-eyed Treefrogs

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California State University - Northridge
Burbank, California
Biology
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DOI: 10.18258/4416
$5,251
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105%
Funded on 3/27/15
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  • Dottie Byron David
    Dottie Byron DavidBacker
    So proud & happy that you reached your goal! Congrats! Now go kick some science butt!
    Mar 25, 2015
  • Blake
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    Congratulations on an amazing project and for your support from great mutual friends of mine at Arm The Animals!
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Wow thanks Blake! Reaching my goal was very exciting! I really appreciate your support!
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Erik
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    good luck!
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Erik! You rock :)
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Batman
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    Gel compensation.
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Hahahah thanks Roman!
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Cindy Malone
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    Good Luck!!!
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Dr. Malone!
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Billy Wright
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    Good Luck! Say hi to Mason for me! -Billy Wright
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Janet Lou
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    Gooodd luck marjannnn!!! Makes us Bruins proud❤️
    Mar 23, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Net!!!
    Mar 23, 2015
  • Tiberius Nour
    Tiberius NourBacker
    so close :)
    Mar 23, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    I know! Thanks Tiberius!
    Mar 23, 2015
  • Ken Scheffel
    Ken ScheffelBacker
    Maria, It was great to meet you last fall when Carol and I came to Kat's Halloween Party. I'm happy to help fund your project and will look forward to a postcard from you travels !! Good luck. Ken Scheffel (Whitney's dad)
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Hi Ken! It was great meeting you as well, hopefully we'll meet again! Thank you so much for your support!
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Lisa Olenderski
    Lisa OlenderskiBacker
    You can thank Whitney scheffel for sharing on Facebook! :) Hope you make it and have fun!
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Yay, I will definitely thank Whitney. Thank you so much Lisa!
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Trevor Axt
    Trevor AxtBacker
    Good luck out there, you deserve it :) Send me pictures
    Mar 18, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Trevor! I'll definitely send pictures :)
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Mason Ryan
    Mason RyanBacker
    Good luck!
    Mar 18, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Mason! I really appreciate your support!
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Kristin LeVier
    Kristin LeVierBacker
    Good luck with your cool project! Go, Jeanne and lab!
    Mar 17, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much for your support Kristin!
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Goga Barsegyan
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    FROGS ROCK !
    Mar 17, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Cex!!! Thanks Gev, you're the best
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Nicole Marie
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    Good luck! :)
    Mar 16, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks so much Nicole! You rock!
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Saiful Haque
    Saiful HaqueBacker
    I expect to drink an alcoholic beverage with the researcher before she departs. MAKE THIS HAPPEN, thanks!
    Mar 16, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    absolutely! thanks Saif
    Mar 16, 2015
  • Carson Keller
    Carson KellerBacker
    Good Luck Maria!
    Mar 15, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    thanks Carson!
    Mar 16, 2015
  • Aileen Sinanyan
    Aileen SinanyanBacker
    Have fun!
    Mar 10, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Aileen!!!
    Mar 11, 2015
  • Mash Kov
    Mash KovBacker
    Good luck!
    Mar 09, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Mash!!
    Mar 11, 2015
  • Beradin
    BeradinBacker
    GET EM GIRL! Love you!
    Mar 09, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Love you!!! Thanks <3
    Mar 09, 2015
  • B.Jones
    B.JonesBacker
    Yes mi amis lezu! Good Luck!
    Mar 09, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Yes unem mazot lezu? Haha what was it? Thanks for your support Brian!!!
    Mar 09, 2015
  • Paul Siri Wilson
    Paul Siri WilsonBacker
    Maria, you're a great student. You'll go far.
    Mar 06, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much Paul!
    Mar 06, 2015
  • Whitney Scheffel
    Whitney ScheffelBacker
    This is for all the smelly times in the field where you helped me achieve my goals! You were such a joy to have around and I consider you a dear friend. I will always think of you when I visit Horn Island. I hope you reach your goal! I can't wait to receive my little gift! Love you girl. Keep up the good work.
    Mar 05, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Whit! Love you too <3
    Mar 05, 2015
  • Greg Frieger
    Greg FriegerBacker
    Good luck with your project!
    Mar 04, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much!
    Mar 05, 2015
  • Richard J Bell III
    Richard J Bell IIIBacker
    Maria, you're a very bright young lady, keep on being awesome!
    Mar 01, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much for your support Richard!
    Mar 01, 2015
  • Matthew Heinemeyer
    Matthew HeinemeyerBacker
    Hope you make it! Let me know what you plan for your shirts... If you already have a printer, cool; if not, I'm sure I can help in some way... Good luck!!! Matt
    Feb 25, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks so much Matt!
    Mar 01, 2015
  • Meg Goecker
    Meg GoeckerBacker
    Evolution is awesome and so are you! Make me proud;)
    Feb 25, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Meg! You're awesome too!
    Feb 25, 2015
  • JR Clark
    JR ClarkBacker
    goodluck!
    Feb 24, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks for your support JR!
    Feb 24, 2015
  • Janice Walchuck Mercade
    Janice Walchuck MercadeBacker
    Hey Maria! So glad you are following your dreams! Best wishes in your studies. Hugs! Janice, Jose and Kelly Mercade
    Feb 20, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support.
    Feb 24, 2015
  • Nare Isayan
    Nare IsayanBacker
    so proud of you, Mars! this is only the beginning! I know you are capable of achieving all your goals and dreams. keep it up and keep making us all proud.
    Feb 08, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Nar! Love you
    Feb 09, 2015
  • Ani H Zadoorian
    Ani H ZadoorianBacker
    good luck Maria jan
    Feb 06, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much Ani!
    Feb 09, 2015
  • KrisKaiser
    KrisKaiserBacker
    Go get em!
    Feb 01, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Kris!!
    Feb 02, 2015
  • Jeanne Robertson
    Jeanne RobertsonBacker
    Go get the samples you need! Good luck!
    Feb 01, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks so much Jeanne!!
    Feb 02, 2015
  • Noll Steinweg
    Noll SteinwegBacker
    Best of luck!
    Jan 30, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Noll! Good luck to you too!
    Jan 30, 2015
  • Zoe Scott
    Zoe ScottBacker
    Good luck with your research, Maria! I'm stoked for your funding and travels!
    Jan 30, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Aww Zoe thanks for your support :)
    Jan 30, 2015
  • Ken Heck
    Ken HeckBacker
    Good luck to you. Send me some pictures from Panama. Ken
    Jan 30, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much Ken! I will definitely send pictures!
    Jan 30, 2015
  • Robert Akopyan
    Robert AkopyanBacker
    we will be there for you any time.
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Leah Reidenbach
    Leah ReidenbachBacker
    Good Luck!!! Have fun in Panama :)
    Jan 29, 2015
  • narekisayan
    narekisayanBacker
    Hi Maria jan we are very excited! Narek watching your video every day, me too. We are very very proud of you. Meda Mokur
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much for your support! I love you guys!
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Tanja Wolfmeyer
    Tanja WolfmeyerBacker
    Good luck!
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much Tanja!
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Chris Chabot
    Chris ChabotBacker
    I want a species named after me! ;)
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    You got it! Agalychnis chabotii? Sounds good to me! Thanks for your support Chris!
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Cheryl Van Buskirk
    Cheryl Van BuskirkBacker
    Good luck with your work Maria! -Dr. Van Buskirk
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much Dr. Buskirk!
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Leah Jacobs
    Leah JacobsBacker
    From out of the cold Caribbean, into the desert Libyan, there crawled a strange amphibian....you know the rest.
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Haha thank you my wonderful labmate! Can't wait to get started on our field work
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Anton Abramyan
    Anton AbramyanBacker
    I'm so proud of my cousin Maria Akopyan for her dedication to academia and the work she's doing as a scientific researcher... Making a difference one frog at a time 👍
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Wow thank you so much Anton! I really appreciate your support! Love you!!
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Robert E. Espinoza
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    Don't fuck it up.
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    I'll do my best! Haha thanks so much Bobby!!
    Jan 29, 2015
  • Abraham Apo Avedissian
    Abraham Apo AvedissianBacker
    Good luck, old friend!
    Jan 27, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much!!
    Jan 27, 2015
  • Cindy Wu
    Cindy WuBacker
    I love this project! 🐸
    Jan 26, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks for your support Cindy! I love this project too!
    Jan 27, 2015
  • Jared McGowan
    Jared McGowanBacker
    I wish I could donate more, but I don't have that much more cash to spare at this time, Maria. I hope this $25.00 helps you get a little closer to your goal.
    Jan 26, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thanks Jared! Your contribution definitely helps!
    Jan 27, 2015
  • Jared McGowan
    Jared McGowanBacker
    Now I've upped it to $75.00! Hopefully you'll get the other 57% you need very soon!
    Feb 22, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you so much Jared!
    Feb 23, 2015
  • Jared McGowan
    Jared McGowanBacker
    Now increased to $100.00!
    Mar 04, 2015
  • Jared McGowan
    Jared McGowanBacker
    I hoe you get some really great shots of everything cool (both Red-eyed Treefrog and anything else you see) out in the field! My fingers are crossed that you reach 100+% soon!
    Mar 07, 2015
  • Andrea Haberkern
    Andrea HaberkernBacker
    Good luck! You've got this!
    Jan 26, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you for helping spread the word about my research! Yay bug girl!!
    Jan 27, 2015
  • Abel Abramyan
    Abel AbramyanBacker
    Good luck Maria jan. I am very proud of you.
    Jan 26, 2015
  • Maria Akopyan
    Maria AkopyanResearcher
    Thank you Abel! I really appreciate your support :)
    Jan 27, 2015