Grassroots Conservation: Combining Science, Communication, and Culture

Organizer(s)

• SH

  Sam Heraghty

  PhD Candidate
  Department of Biological Sciences
  University of Alabama
  Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• 

  Thomas Franzem

  PhD Candidate
  Biological Sciences
  University of Alabama
  Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• KV

  Kelton Verble

  Graduate Student
  Biology
  University of Alabama
  Tuscaloosa, Alabama

This program will explore how insects can be used to inspire novel education tools and outreach programs, garner public interest in conservation issues, and ultimately generate grassroots conservation action. Further, this symposium will include a panel discussion to provide attendees to engage in discourse with the speakers on these topics.  

Presentations:

• 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM PT

  Introductory remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Sam D. Heraghty – University of Alabama
• 9:05 AM – 9:25 AM PT

  Boardgames as a tool for ecological education and public outreach
  

  Presenting Author: Rassim Khelifa (he/him/his) – Concordia University
• 9:25 AM – 9:45 AM PT

  Bumble of bees: Engaging students in game-based learning to integrate research into core high school science curriculum
  

  Presenting Author: Claire Campion – University of Wyoming
• 9:45 AM – 10:05 AM PT

  A tickysSituation: Addressing college student misconceptions about arthropods and risks
  

  Presenting Author: William W. Hoback – Oklahoma State University
• 10:05 AM – 10:15 AM PT

  Break
• 10:15 AM – 10:35 AM PT

  Mississippi bug blues: Innovating approaches to invasive species awareness with diverse audiences in Mississippi
  

  Presenting Author: Beverly Keasler – Mississippi State University

  Co-author: Jennifer Seltzer – Mississippi State University

  Co-author: JoVonn Hill – Mississippi State University

  Co-author: Ashley Baker – Mississippi State University
• 10:35 AM – 10:55 AM PT

  Charisma in conservation: Expanding existing frameworks to integrate non-traditional envoys
  

  Presenting Author: Kat O'Brien (they/she) – University of Georgia
• 10:55 AM – 11:15 AM PT

  Panel discussion
• 11:15 AM – 11:20 AM PT

  Closing remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Sam D. Heraghty – University of Alabama