Hello everyone, I'm in the process of starting my PhD and I am looking for ideas to do my thesis. My research interests lie in the intersection of biodiversity, sustainability, and carbon footprint.  I'm seeking suggestions or advice on potential thesis topics that align with these interests. Any input would be greatly appreciated!"

Hi all, From my experience of working in conservation the data held is mixed quality at best. And usually all held in one or several excel spreadsheets. This is usually because the organisation isn't trained in how to collect/store data properly. How about your data? Is there more you'd like to do/learn? Do you feel you have any data quality issues, etc

As readers and members of WildHub, you all have an interest in nature and conservation. Was that interest always a part of you? Or, was there a moment when you felt a special connection or bond to nature? How did that connection develop and how has it changed your life? For me, it was both. I grew up digging up bugs in my backyard and doing nature hikes with my grandpa. I always had an interest in nature and specifically animals, trying to convince my mom to get me every pet under the sun. My deepest connection formed when I was volunteering at a primate sanctuary in college. I had an interest in animal behavior and primates, so I figured I’d see what working with them was like.  That’s where I met Ruby, a female orangutan, and my life has never been the same. I felt a deep bond with Ruby that I couldn’t explain. She started a love and fascination with primates in me that has led me to studying conservation in grad school so that I can help protect the orangutans I care so much about. My connection created a lifelong change, so how can I get others to feel connected to nature in their own way?  I am a grad student at Miami University doing a project on how personal connections to nature can influence conservation behaviors. If it feels personal, people are more motivated to act, right? I have created a quiz that links shared characteristics between humans and non-human primates in a fun, trending quiz style. My goal is to help people see how we all fit into the primate kingdom and how many qualities we have in common. It is meant to be a fun, light hearted quiz, but the results page ends with a conservation behavior that is accessible to everyone and simple to do.  Please take the quiz, give me feedback on it, and share it with as many people as possible. I want to know if something so simple can change attitudes and behaviors, or if we need to invest in more advanced solutions. https://3a7xbkfpedq.typeform.com/to/bCv0DE46?utm_source=xxxxx&utm_medium=xxxxx&utm_content=xxxxx