Tag: Education

Mateo Davila

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Meet Mateo Davila, a Biologist passionate about terrestrial animal monitoring and scientific research. Mateo has been working on research projects in the Galápagos Islands since 2011, dedicated to the conservation and study of terrestrial biodiversity in this fragile ecosystem. According to Mateo, “What motivates me the most is being able to contribute to the knowledge and conservation of Galápagos’ terrestrial fauna through science.”

Call to Action:

We invite other researchers, conservationists, and community members to connect with Mateo Davila to collaborate on education and scientific outreach campaigns that promote the protection of Galápagos’ terrestrial ecosystems.

Tags:

Biology, Conservation, Animal Monitoring, Education, Scientific Outreach

Ronald Herrera

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Meet Ronald Herrera Sánchez, a Professor at ISTJM and a researcher passionate about Agroecological Farm Management and Participatory Processes Design for Agroecology. He is currently affiliated with Instituto Superior Tecnologico Juan Montalvo (ISTJM) and is committed to promoting agroecology through invasive species management and implementing participatory processes. According to Ronald, “I was part of the professional team that designed and implemented the BioAgriculture Plan for Galapagos and work with participatory action research in pest management.”

A man in a shirt in front of an audience with a projected slide behind him.
Ronald is sharing about his work in an interdisciplinary knowledge exchange with farmers of Santa Cruz Island.

Conclusion/Call to Action:

Continue the process of participatory farm monitoring under agroecological principles. If you are interested in collaborating, feel free to reach out.

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Agroecology, Conservation, Education, Galapagos, Participatory Processes

Francisco Laso

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Meet Francisco Laso, a Professor passionate about Agricultural Area Monitoring, Food Systems Education, and Interdisciplinary Data Management. He is currently affiliated with Western Washington University and is committed to developing cartographic tools, securing funding for collaborative projects, and creating educational materials. According to Francisco, “What motivates me the most is the opportunity to improve communication between farmers and scientists to avoid duplication of efforts and promote sustainability in Galapagos.”

A group of people around a drone that is taking off.
Francisco teaching locals and conservation scientists how to map agricultural areas in Galapagos with a drone (Photo: Stephen Blake).

Call to Action:

Explore the Galapagos Science Center Dataverse, a key resource for accessing data that supports research and conservation in Galapagos.

Tags:

Agriculture, Conservation, Education, Geography, Galapagos, Cartography, GIS