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Using Ecological Data to Guide Biodiversity Conservation Solutions
January 28, 2021 at 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Topic: ISAP Candidate Research Seminar – Dr. Rachel Buxton
Environmental conservation problems are complex, and solutions require multidisciplinary research that often exceeds capacity. Yet, action to address the biodiversity crisis and support environmental justice has become urgent. Over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are generated each day and harnessing this big data in combination with ongoing efforts to achieve sustainability can guide more effective biodiversity conservation solutions. Dr. Buxton’s research leverages big data and the expertise of broad teams of practitioners, stakeholders, and Indigenous peoples to support the conservation of biodiversity. Her research focuses on guiding the management of sensory pollutants using remote sensing and geospatial models; using acoustic recordings and camera traps to guide biodiversity conservation at large scales; and filling knowledge gaps for threatened species using social media and citizen science data. She also focuses on the link between mental health and biodiversity conservation, combining disparate types of unstructured data to guide urban planning and nature-based interventions to enhance avian habitat and bolster human health.
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