Research Expertise
Conservation Genetics, Population Genetics, Genomics, Ecological Epigenetics, Bioinformatics
Academic Qualifications
PhD in Genetics, 2016
University of Arizona
Advisor: Dr. Melanie Culver
Dissertation title: Conservation genetics and epigenetics of pronghorn, Antilocapra americana
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2008
University of New Mexico
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Ruby
Honors thesis title: Direct interactions between pre-mRNA and the DEAD-box Prp5 protein in the commitment complex of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae spliceosome
Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow, 2020-present
Australian National Wildlife Collection, The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Postdoctoral Fellow, 2017-2019
Research School of Biology, Australian National University
Research Technician, 2009 – Jan 2011
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona
Publications
Hahn, E.E., M. Alexander, A. Grealy, J. Stiller, D. Gardiner and C. Holleley (2022) Unlocking inaccessible historical genomes preserved in formalin. Molecular Ecology Resources, doi: 10.1111/1755-0998.13505 .
Hahn, E.E. and M. Culver (2021) Genetic Diversity and Structure in Arizona Pronghorn Following Conservation Efforts. Conservation Science and Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.498.
Mead, O. L., E. E. Hahn and M. A. Adamska (2021) Hybrid genome assemblies of marine bacteria isolated from the sponge Sycon capricorn. Microbial Resource Announcements, doi: 10.1128/MRA.00858021
Hahn, E.E., A. Grealy, M. Alexander and C. Holleley (2020) Museum epigenomics: charting the future by unlocking the past. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 35(4), 295-300.
Hahn, E.E., A. Klimova, A. Munguia-Vega, K. Clark and M. Culver (2020) Use of museum specimens to refine historical pronghorn subspecies boundaries. Journal of Wildlife Management, 84(3), 524-533.
Vaughn, E.E., J. F. Dwyer, M. Culver, and J. Morrison (2015) Development and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers for the crested caracara, Caracara cheriway. Conservation Genetics Resources 7(2):557-559.
B.M. Hall, E.E. Vaughn, A.R. Begaye and M.H. J. Cordes (2011) Reengineering Cro protein functional specificity with an evolutionary code. Journal of Molecular Biology, 413, 914-928.
Professional Development/Traineeships
Superstars of STEM, 2021/2022 cohort
I am one of 60 women selected to participate in Science and Technology Australia’s Superstars of STEM program.
IGERT in Comparative Genomics, 2011 – 2014
IGERT is an NSF program providing a stipend and training in functional, computational, and evolutionary genomics. I received three competitive one-year fellowships.
College [University] Teaching Certification Program, 2015
I received a graduate certificate in college teaching from the University of Arizona. The program prepares academics for teaching, focusing on the learner-centered teaching philosophy.
Teaching/Mentoring
Virtual Work Experience Supervisor – CSIRO, 2020-2022
I design and lead work experience programs for Year 10 students.
Honours & HDR Student Co-supervisor – The Australian National University & CSIRO, 2017 – present
I have supervised five Honours students and four PhD students and served on Honours student committees.
Ecological Society of Australia Mentoring program, 2022 I am serving as a mentor in the ESA’s mentoring pilot program
HDR Mentoring Program – The Australian National University, 2017-2019
I regularly met with a PhD student who has selected me as a mentor.
HDR Mentoring Program – The Australian National University, 2017-2019
I regularly met with a PhD student who has selected me as a mentor.
ANU Espresso Course – The Australian National University, 2018 I participated in online courses hosted by the ANU’s Espresso course program. I engaged in discussion and reflection on topics including group learning and interactive learning
Outreach & Advocacy
High School visits – STEM Career chats
Science Meets Parliament 2021 & 2022 delegate from STA & CSIRO- Science and Technology Australia
STELR Role Model Series – Webinar guest
Little Scientists Australia STEM Hour Panelist
Pint of Science Panelist – Fight for planet A
International Day of Women and Girls in STEM – School Visit – Lyneham Primary School, ACT
Storytime Pledge – Office of Australia’s Chief Scientist
Prime Minister’s Prize Promotional Video – Department of Industry, Science and Energy Resources
Virtual Work Experience Supervisor for Year 10 students 2020- 2022 – CSIRO
Lead Organiser for the Canberra March for Science, Featured in the Canberra Times
BioBlitz interactive science booth operator – Saguaro National Park
Laboratory tours with year 8 students – Pima County schools
Shadow a Scientist – Arizona Science Teacher Advancement and Research Training program
Media Engagement
ABC Radio Canberra – Micro Nature Interview
Article in The Conversation – “Old goopy museum specimens can tell fascinating stories of wildlife history”
Avid Research podcast
Mug of Science interview
The Canberra Times feature – “The Crocodile Hunter leads Dr Erin Hahn to the world of conservation genetics
Science and Technology Australia blog post – “Getting women and girls into STEM”
Her Canberra – “Start seeing our Superstars of STEM”
Cell Press – featured in Celebrating Women in Science Collection
The Wildlife Society Bulletin interview “Museums hold secrets California’s vanished pronghorn
ABC Radio interview – “Afternoons” with Georgia Stynes – representing March for Science