Public Outreach
Camera Trapping and Citizen Science
Camera trapping projects are a great way to non-invasively collect data on animal aggregations and behavior and are also fantastic way to connect with the public, educators, and science communicators. Check out projects on Zooniverse and Wildlife Insights where more than 10,000 citizen scientists have engaged with us!
Camera trapping projects are a great way to non-invasively collect data on animal aggregations and behavior and are also fantastic way to connect with the public, educators, and science communicators. Check out projects on Zooniverse and Wildlife Insights where more than 10,000 citizen scientists have engaged with us!
Skype-a-Scientist
The Skype-a-Scientist program is a great way to connect with classrooms of all ages across the globe to chat about science! Debating who really is "king of the jungle" (spoiler alert: there isn't one; but hypothetically speaking, we vote for parasites), chatting about diverse pathways to science, and connecting over the undiscovered world of parasites are just a few of the highlights of this amazing program. If you're an educator and want to connect, please request a session on the Skype a Scientist site.
The Skype-a-Scientist program is a great way to connect with classrooms of all ages across the globe to chat about science! Debating who really is "king of the jungle" (spoiler alert: there isn't one; but hypothetically speaking, we vote for parasites), chatting about diverse pathways to science, and connecting over the undiscovered world of parasites are just a few of the highlights of this amazing program. If you're an educator and want to connect, please request a session on the Skype a Scientist site.
Inclusion
The field of ecology has a long history of exclusionary approaches and policies that still impede the success and participation of a wide range of underrepresented groups. As researchers working internationally and domestically, our lab recognizes our responsibility to promote equity and inclusion in the ecological sciences through research, mentoring, teaching, and outreach efforts.
In terms of international research, building scientific capacity and international relationships is critical for the sustainability of ecological research, which has been historically colonized. To do so, we refer to the University of Oxford field work code of conduct.
Our lab is also committed to promoting DEIJ as mentors and teachers at all levels. This requires establishing an inclusive environment in both the lab and classroom and regularly seeking out formal training and feedback to improve our mentoring and teaching practices. Finally, our role as scientific communicators is to identify outreach opportunities to promote equity in ecology and other sciences at all educational levels.
In terms of international research, building scientific capacity and international relationships is critical for the sustainability of ecological research, which has been historically colonized. To do so, we refer to the University of Oxford field work code of conduct.
Our lab is also committed to promoting DEIJ as mentors and teachers at all levels. This requires establishing an inclusive environment in both the lab and classroom and regularly seeking out formal training and feedback to improve our mentoring and teaching practices. Finally, our role as scientific communicators is to identify outreach opportunities to promote equity in ecology and other sciences at all educational levels.