a survey of conservation research by joe lacasse
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Joe LaCasse
A Survey of Conservation Research
-Thailand 2011-
The BasicsBangkok, ThailandMay 23 – July 16King Mongkut’s University of Technology –
ThonburiInformational workshopsResearch projects
Khao Yai National Park Khanom (Gulf of Thailand)
Administrative tasks
WorkshopsUnexpected, but beneficialStatistical ModelingData AnalysisGeography & GISNetworking opportunity (contacts from Univ.
of Florida, Univ. of North Dakota, Univ. of Tulsa, etc.)
ResearchPerspective on entire process – from design
to publicationRange of projects including:
Abbot’s Babbler tracking and surveyPig-tailed Macaque behavioral studyGolden Weaver demographic surveySmooth-Coated Otter conservationBottle-nosed Dolphin population estimation
Project Outcomes
Research LeadershipGained experience with multiple research
methodsImmersed in “research culture”
Valuable insight in research design and publication
Formed connections for potential research involvement both in the US and internationally
Gleaned background information concerning research at U of L
ExplorationDiscovered positive and negative aspects of
research-focused careersDeveloped interest in conservation education
and other forms of community outreach
Human-Environment Interaction
Human-Environment Interaction
Looking aheadWork with Dr. Reed at U of L to gain further
research experienceTraining to become volunteer teacher at the
Louisville Zoo – further explore education field
Coursework in Geography as a field of secondary interest
Summer 2012 – Internship with conservation-based organization, focusing on research and/or education
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