ABOUT ME
I recently completed my M.S. in Conservation Biology at SUNY-ESF (Syracuse, NY), studying native bee communities in restored wetlands. I received my B.S. in Wildlife and Conservation Biology from the University of New Hampshire. My work with pollinators began there, where I conducted research on historical bumblebee declines and surveyed bees in agroecosystems. Through these experiences, I became immersed in pollinator conservation, native gardening, and outreach for all ages.
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I have loved insects and nature my whole life, always endeavoring to share that passion with anyone I meet. Using photography and writing, I seek to inspire others to appreciate and protect the natural world through presentations and workshops, articles and brochures, and community events like guided walks and citizen science.
My academic background in conservation biology has prepared me for working with and educating others about a wide variety of animal species and ecological topics. Notably, avian conservation is the secondary focus of my work after invertebrates, and birdwatching is a favorite hobby. The interactions between native plants, insects, and birds are of particular interest to me, both for research and outreach.
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Past positions with U.S. Fish & Wildlife and the Cape May Bird Observatory have allowed me the incredible opportunity to contribute to management and outreach efforts involving shorebirds, raptors, songbirds, and more. Volunteer work for over a decade at Beaver Brook Association in Hollis, New Hampshire brought me closer to the things I love, and helped spark my interest in outreach from a young age.
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Disseminating my research has been an important way I contribute to conservation and outreach, by spreading new knowledge about pollinators to scientists and the public alike. I have a published paper on bumblebee declines in the journal Biological Conservation. The full citation and link to the paper is below:
Jacobson MM, Tucker EM, Mathiasson ME, Rehan SM. 2018. Decline of bumble bees in northeastern North America, with special focus on Bombus terricola. Biological Conservation. 217:437-445. [pdf]
In addition to fieldwork and outreach, I spend a great deal of time in the lab, processing and identifying several thousand bees from my research and that of my colleagues. I am proficient in species-level ID for most bee genera in the eastern U.S. and many pollinating flies and wasps. Additionally, I have experience curating university collections.
