Good afternoon Dr. Horn,
There will be a presentations on Friday, September 26th at 12:15 PM in the Ellington Plant Science Building, Room 128 about the Operation Wallacea biodiversity research methodology and conservation management strategies, and I am writing to see if you and/or your students would be able to attend. With a team of academics from across Europe and North America, Operation Wallacea (www.opwall.com) supports long term biodiversity monitoring projects as well as specialized research investigations at 24 sites in 11 countries.
Students can join the research expeditions during the summer months to gain experience with field research and data collection:
· Research Assistants – volunteers gain experience performing various survey methods and taking field ecology training courses; serves as a volunteer-based internship and some credit options are available.
· Thesis Students – Operation Wallacea provides support for students to collect data for a thesis project at the undergraduate or Master’s level.
· Expedition Medicine Course – a chance for Pre-Med students to experience field medicine with expedition teams working in remote areas.
There are funding opportunities available from within our organization, and we also provide fundraising advice to volunteers in a follow up meeting that will take place at the university.
I have attached a PDF to this e-mail that I’m hoping you might be able to include at the end of your lectures to promote this presentation to your students. If e-mail is a preferred means of communication, I have also attached a brief summary of the organization and the opportunities for students.
If you are interested in discussing possible research collaborations or using the Operation Wallacea field sites for independent class trips, please e-mail Operation Wallacea’s Project Director and Founder, Dr. Tim Coles at [log in to unmask].
Thanks so much for your time.
Kindest regards,
Caitlin
Caitlin Marsteller
Research and Expedition Advisor | Operation Wallacea USA
Address: PO Box 3068 Staunton, VA 24401
Office Phone: (973) 920-0487
Website: https://www.opwall.com | email: [log in to unmask]
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