| Affiliations: | STEM Research Leadership |
| Project Leader: | Giovanna Bergamasco
Ecology and Conservation Biology |
| Faculty Mentor: | Michelle Lawing Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBA |
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Team Size:
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5 |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Networking with researchers from Conservation
Co-authorship on articles Learning how to use bibliography software |
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Team Needs:
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Good teamwork and communication, organization and commitment. Looking for a Spanish/Portuguese speaking student to work with articles published in Spanish or Portuguese. Must have good understanding of the language to read scientific articles. |
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Description:
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The main objective of this research is: (1) to reassess the conservation status of Amazon marmosets, (2) identify priority areas and species for conservation, and (3) to organize a workshop to discuss potential strategies for the biodiversity conservation in the arc of deforestation using Amazon marmosets as flagship species. Students will help with data collection, bibliography review and the workshop planning. They will participate on the assessments and in the workshop as well. |