115. The Life of a Museum Curator! (feat. Christy Bills)

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Lil Dudes Insect Academy

Bradon Coy

128 episodes

5 days ago

Dive into the fascinating and often overlooked field of Entomology (the study of Insects)! Bradon, an Undergraduate Entomology Student, talks with Entomologists and other experts from across the globe. He has covered exciting research in pest management, gene editing, disease control, agricultural entomology, and even forensic entomology!

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115. The Life of a Museum Curator! (feat. Christy Bills)

Lil Dudes Insect Academy

1 hour 4 minutes 26 seconds

7 months ago

115. The Life of a Museum Curator! (feat. Christy Bills)

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In this episode, Christy and I discuss the significance of insect collections in museums, the ethical considerations of collecting specimens, and the role of citizen scientists in entomology. Christy shares her experiences as an invertebrate curator, emphasizing the importance of preserving specimens for future research and the stories they tell about biodiversity. The conversation also touches on the digitization of collections and the need for community engagement through education. She also highlights the fascinating world of fireflies, detailing her collaborative efforts in the Western Firefly Project, which aims to uncover the distribution and taxonomy of bioluminescent fireflies across the western United States.

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Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube!

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Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172

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