I have been interested in phylogenetics since 1993 after I read the first book, Numerical Taxonomy by Sokal & Sneath and tried the first software, Hennig86 by Farris. Those days, students, especially those from the developing countries can only learn advances from journal papers, which was far behind the publication dates. Now, new comers on phylogenetics are raising even more questions when they try to learn and use to tackle something. It's nice to discuss these questions or chat on skills by organizing workshops. However, internet, especially the social networking softwares provide other wiser options.
In China, together with some other colleagues and students, I set up the QQ group on phylogenetics. Now, more than 500 scholars and degree students joined the group and made it very active to exchange ideas on-line.
With more and more young students and scholars in the group, we invite some senior researchers from all over the world for capacity building on phylogenetics in China. Certainly, there might be argument on specific topics. However, arguments with new evidences will lead to new advancement.
Welcome to join us at QQ group: 283300826 and contribute to phylogenetics! If you are new to QQ, please visit http://www.imqq.com to download the software.
Chao-Dong ZHU
Ph.D., Prof.
Dear Prof. Zhu,
I think it's a great idea to set up a QQ group for scientists and students discussing and learning phylogenetics. This will certainly enhance the interconnecting of those who are working in the same field. However, in my opinion, A ICQ group would be better if you want to attract foreign senior researchers, because it is more popular overseas.
Cheers!
Jasper Jia
Jeff Ollerton's Biodiversity Blog
https://jeffollerton.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/virtual-conference-on-pollinators-pollination-and-flowers/
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