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Safety and Inclusion for Queer Ecologists with Jamie Coon and Nathan Alexander

06.20.2023 - By Kayla FrattPlay

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For this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Jamie Coon and Nathan Alexander about a paper they published about safety and inclusion for queer ecologists. 

Science Highlight: None this week

What unique barriers do LGBTQ+ folks face when it comes to ecology, and fieldwork in particular?

Strain of identity disclosure

Negative fieldwork experiences and career trajectories

Cis/heteronormativity

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

Best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusion during ecological fieldwork

 American Ornithological Society 

Where you can find Nathan: Twitter

Where you can find Jamie: Twitter | ResearchGate 

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