On Episode 28 of Black in Science, I spoke with Alex Troutman who recently graduated with his Master’s degree in Conservation Biology from Georgia Southern University. To start, Alex discusses the details of his childhood while growing up in Austell, Georgia before transitioning to his time as an undergraduate Biology major at Georgia Southern University. After sharing the specifics of multiple marine, wildlife and conservation employment opportunities he received before starting graduate school, Alex outlines his Master’s research project assessing the arthropod communities within the nests of seaside sparrows residing in salt marshes. Following this, Alex shares his experience applying for grant funding before outlining the community outreach work he does for the Black in Marine Science platform. To conclude, Alex expresses his feelings on the importance of leaning into discomfort, being unapologetically yourself and practicing patience.

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