Blogger Profile: Samantha Young
Samantha Young is a research technician in the Conservation Education Division of the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. Samantha earned a bachelor of arts in biological anthropology from the University of California, San Diego, and then went on to complete her masters of science in evolutionary biology at San Diego State University, where she studied the evolution of baleen whales. Her background in and passion for studying wildlife and working with people has been applied throughout a wide variety of scientific experiences and over 14 years of teaching. This ultimately culminated in landing her dream job with the Conservation Education Division. Samantha spends her time working with students, teachers, and community members in southern California and Peru, teaching about conservation biology and the latest research by the Institute.
Building Conservation Foundation by Training Teachers in Peru
Forty-six! That’s how many teachers attended our recent environmental education professional development workshops, in collaboration with the Spectacled Bear Conservation Society, in Peru. read more
Can Cute Trinkets Save Andean Bears?
Bear with me as I make this profound statement: It’s incredibly satisfying to see something you’ve put a lot of effort into succeed. Sound the gongs, because they might need to write a book about that one! read more
Scientific Concepts for Non-scientists
I am optimistic that local knowledge and their receptivity to new ideas will combine to help ensure the success of our Andean bear conservation project. read more
Assignment: Peru and Its Bears
Learning that I was going to Peru in less than one month meant getting down to business. First things first: learn that the San Diego Zoo has a project studying Andean bears in northern Peru. Check. read more
