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

Guest: Aerin Jacob (Twitter)

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.  She earned her BSc at the University of British Columbia, her PhD at McGill University and in Uganda, and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Victoria and in the Great Bear Rainforest. Aerin is active in science communication and policy engagement, serves as a board member for the Society for Conservation Biology’s North America section, and was a member of the Liber Ero and the Wilburforce Fellowships for conservation science. 

For the 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