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Why communicating science matters
We live in a world where over 7,000 languages are spoken, but even within the same language, we still have trouble communicating. One of the most difficult things to communicate is science. Scientists are not formally trained to communicate with non-scientists. And more often than not, those who are not formally trained scientists don’t understand…
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It’s all connected: Bridging the gap between scientific research & local knowledge
After spending several weeks in Costa Rica running my field study, practicing my novel Spanish speaking skills, I turn to my field assistant and asked for him to pass me my field notebook, “Puedes darme el cuaderno?” (which translates to “can you give me the notebook” in English). He looks at me, confused, and the…
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The end of a chapter
It has been the most emotional, stressful and fast-paced two years of my life. As my journey in graduate school comes to a close, I took a moment to reflect on some of the amazing things I have accomplished. I had no idea what I was getting into two years ago, but looking back now,…
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A 36 hours journey to the field station
With a sudden jerk and gasp of air, my partner wakes me up, “Gina it’s 5:50 am!” I leap out of bed and frantically start to grab my stuff– I was supposed to be boarding my flight to Costa Rica in ten minutes. Arguably the most important flight I have ever needed to get on,…
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Predicting plant homes for the future
Ever wonder why trees don’t just move in cold weather, or why some plants go dormant (they look dead)? Just like humans and animals, plants have a distinct range of land that they can live and thrive on. But unlike humans and animals, plants have to settle in one place, which means they have to…
Gina Errico 