Oct 22, 2018
In this episode, WWEST manager Danniele speaks with Aerin Jacob all about the importance of diversity in STEM, but especially in ecology and conservation. Aerin tells us about her hopes to include new ideas and other ways of knowing in conservation, how and why she wakes up feeling inspired every day, and how her work is positively affecting the world at large.
Aerin joined us remotely from Canmore, Alberta; please forgive the occasional audio hiccup from our remote recording.
Aerin's E-mail address (remove spaces): aerin @ y2y . net
Aerin Jacob is a Conservation Scientist at the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y). At Y2Y, Aerin’s research informs practical, collaborative conservation across the 3200-km long Yellowstone to Yukon region.
For a full transcription of this episode, click here.
Relevant Links:
- Aerin's website
- Canmore, Alberta
- Highway Wildlife Crossings in Banff National Park
- Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellowship
- The Wilburforce Fellowship in Conservation Science
- Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Hosted by: Danniele Livengood (@livengood)
Theme Music: “Positive and Fun”
by Scott Holmes
Produced
by: Vanessa Reich-Shackelford
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