Name-a-Species auction for new Pygmy Borer with proceeds going to forest conservation

Hypothenemus n. sp.

Here is an incredible opportunity to name a newly discovered species of the Pygmy Borers bark beetles! We will be accepting bids for this name-a-species auction up until midnight on Friday, May 15th (EST). You may bid as many times as you like up until the conclusion of the auction. The proceeds from this auction will conserve forests of Ethiopia and train the next generation of conservation biologists!

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Forest conservation in Kenya

The Conservation of the Karungu Forest Introduction The climate of Karungu is a semi-arid one with an elevation of about 1, 200 m (3, 900 ft) above sea level. The area experiences an average of 110mm of rain in a year. The rainy season is always short

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Announcing new biodiversity project in Cameroon

Dr. Bernard Nkongmeneck speaks about the evolution of the Millennium Ecologic Museum, located in Cameroon, which is in its first construction stage. In order to make this project a success, he is gladly accepting donations. The Millennium Ecological Museum is a training and research Centre for the

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“Climb UP – How to Raise a Girl Scientist” – TEDx Livermore Talk by Dr. Meg Lowman

In this TEDx talk Dr. Lowman shares her journey as one of the pioneers of studying trees ‘where they live’ – in the canopy. Sharing her wisdom and humor in her pursuit of time management (balancing children and data), and setting trail for women scientists and global impact, this trail-blazing arbornaut informs and inspires as we work to meet the challenges of disappearing forests worldwide.

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“STEM: Women Are All Over It” Kickstarter Project

Love science? Want to wear a shirt covered in women? How about a shirt covered in some of the most notable women in STEM! The list includes TREE Foundation CEO canopy scientist, Meg Lowman! The full list of STEM women covering the shirt: Ada Lovelace Alice Ball

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