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
Research Scientist, 2023-present
Australian National Wildlife Collection, The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Postdoctoral Fellow, 2020-2023
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, J. Stiller, P.M. Grewe and C.E. Holleley (2024) Hot alkaline lysis gDNA extraction from formalin-fixed archival tissues. PLOS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0296491 .
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, 2020-2023
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