Daniel F. Hughes, Ph.D.
Outreach
I am passionate about science communication (#scicomm) because knowledge that is accessible to everyone is key to the preservation of wild species and wild places. I feel that a hands-on experience rivals anything in a book, so I'm constantly seeking opportunities to engage communities, especially children, about science and natural history.
My goal with education events is to stimulate curiosity about the natural world while encouraging everyone to think about conserving biodiversity for the future. I have highlighted a selection of some recent examples of my #scicomm below. Feel free to reach out (email or Twitter) if you would like to set up an event for public education, have me write an article, or anything else related to science education and communication.
Popular writings
African Conservation Telegraph
How Much Do We Really Know About Amphibian Conservation in Africa?
African Conservation Telegraph
Managing the Threat from Below: Impacts of Invasive Fish on African Amphibians
Public outreach
Hands-on, interactive demonstrations:
Chameleons! Evolution, Biodiversity, and Conservation
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Brown Middle School, El Paso, Texas
Snakes: Big and Small
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Peace Lutheran Preschool, El Paso, Texas
Snake Encounters in the Chihuahuan Desert
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Eagle Mountain Gang Inc., Sierra Blanca, Texas
Snakes! Research and Conservation
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Apple Fest, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Safety and Identification of Snakes
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Boy Scouts of America, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania