National Geographic dissertation research feature
“I am so excited to share a huge personal accomplishment– a portion of my dissertation research was featured in the February 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine…”
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Primate Connections 2018 Calendars!
What fundraising project brings together 13 primate conservation organizations, numerous independent wildlife photographers, primate conservation societies, zoos, and various youth and educational organizations, all in the name of primate conservation? The 2018 Primate Connections calendar, of course! Through the purchase of a calendar you too can become part of the Primate Connections Network. The Primate Connections Network is a growing group of
Read moreEntomologist/horticulturist on your Christmas list? Check out this new book.
Garden Insects of North American provides an exceptionally well organized reference book for any gardener’s bookshelf.
Read moreNational Farm Animals Awareness Week
Whole breakfasts can be made out of them. Yet there is a disconnect between the farm and the table. Sausage, milk, scrambled eggs and bacon all come from farm animals. According to the Human Society of the United States ninety-five percent of all the animals with whom humans interact with are animals that are used for meat, eggs and milk.
Read moreLife Lessons From Research
This summer, for example, I drove across the country by myself, oversaw several research assistants I interviewed and hand-picked, navigated new cities, worked alongside awesome elephant keepers– all in pursuit of my dissertation on personality and problem solving in Asian elephants. Not only did I learn more about elephants and their behavior this summer, but I also learned a few things about myself and about life in general:
Read moreScience Kits Delivered to Your Door
Science kits delivered to your door are filled with challenging DIY and STEM project ideas, tools and equipment for you to start learning. Science literacy is now entertaining and available at your door.
Read moreGardening with Kids
Gardening with kids improves social skills and behavior, increases science achievement scores and respect for nature.
Read moreWhat Not To Do In Graduate School
In many ways grad school is harder than undergrad, so if you get a bad grade or don’t make a deadline, don’t be hard on yourself. Grad school is full of the best of the best.
Read moreIn the Spotlight: Global Health Corps Malawi
At the end of my Master of Public Health program, I was determined to work abroad to apply the skill and knowledge I had gained through my maternal and child health focus and my global health certificate. I was very much drawn to the mission of GHC, and how it is a community that values social justice and cross-cultural collaboration. One aspect of GHC that I was particularly interested in is having the opportunity to work with and learn from a national co-fellow, who is also based at your placement organization.
Read moreFeeding chickens meat and food scraps. Sustainable, safe choice?
Feeding chickens meat and food scraps helps the global food waste problem . But is this sustainable backyard practice safe?
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