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Welcome to the home of the Women in Conservation Technology Programme (WiCT)! This is a space for the women and mentors involved in the programme to keep in touch, share updates and resources, and problem solve together! Drop into our group to say hello and keep in touch with the programme and participants. 

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Introduction + Mentorship/Research Partnership 

Hello everyone! I am a current Princeton University undergraduate student passionate about conservation tech and habitat restoration. While I am involved in youth...

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Me and @Hubertszcz are working on biodiversity monitoring for habitat restoration on the Azuero penninsula in August. I don't have any like paid research opportunities i know of myself, but if you find yourself in panama, im sure they can use help!

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WiCT active?

Hi to WiCT - is this group still active?  I am new to the discussions board and would love to connect.  Paola (from Mozambique)

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Hi Paola! It's Meredith (former Pringle lab in Gorongosa) - great to see you here! Would love to touch base about the WiCT network and programming - we ran a similar programme to this in Gorongosa two years ago and are gearing up for another women's session in Gorongosa this August. It would be great to involve you if you're interested? 

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Women in conservation technology

Hi, sorry if this information is available somewhere and I just haven't found it (I'm new to the community). I wondered if anyone had an idea of what the proportion/number is of...

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You could look at WILDLABS' State of Conservation Tech research results! Shows ~⅓ of survey respondents are female (though this is obviously just a subset of the total people/women in conservation tech, the subset being those who filled out the survey).

@EstherGithinji runs some of the WILDLABS Women in Conservation Tech programs so she would have lots of insights into this! 

 

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Taking on the conservation Strides

In a threatening world full of challenges to both humans and non-humans in existence, soliciting for diverse sustainable solutions to promote coexistence is vital and the answer lies in the advancement and adoption of...

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Impacts of Rhino Fence on other Wildlife Species

Hello, My name is Rita Orahle, a Rhino Monitoring Officer from Loisaba Conservancy. In this article, I will give an update on research on the fence and key gained skills and support from the Women in Conservation...

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Conservation of endangered birds in Kenya

 Hello, and welcome to this article. My name is  Cynthia Waithera Gichimu, and I am passionate about bird conservation. I will share with you some of my experiences and insights as a volunteer with two amazing...

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Amazing work Cynthia, we are also facing the same challenges in Uganda. moreover, the grey crowned crane is our national bird. I wish you all the best. Am a birdwatcher myself
Thank you so much for your kind words Shakirah! It's wonderful to hear from a fellow bird enthusiast in Uganda. The grey crowned crane is indeed a magnificent bird, and it's...
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Enhancing Animal Welfare Through Data-Driven Insights

My project has evolved the original idea to create an easy-to-use device for novice dog trainers to help in odor work. Though I still believe in my idea, my passion for animal...

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Sound really interesting and valuable Naomi. Looking forward to hearing more as the project continues.

Cheers,

Rob

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Eliminatha, WiCT 2023 Tanzania

Passionate wildlife researcher and tech user, making strides in Grumeti, the heart of western Serengeti,Tanzania, using Camera Traps to gain priceless insights into the lives of this unique fauna and contributing greatly to understanding and preserving the Serengeti's ecosystems.

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