Natural History of Scientists

Dr. Elizabeth Marchio

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I am a trained ichthyologist turned social scientist who is interested in what gets people interested in natural history, biological sciences, and science careers. My passion is to find out what fuels curiosity for the natural world.

Biology-related serious leisure activities can impact people's interest in ecology, biology, and natural history. Do these activities promote biological understanding? If so, how does that progress, and to what level does it progress?

If you’re interested in how I came up with this research program, refer to my essay in Science, My Metamorphosis.

If you're interested in starting a dialogue, please feel free to contact me.

Misc Photos from fieldwork done in and around New Orleans, Louisiana between 2020 and 2021.

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Wood ducks swimming in trash 9th Ward NOLA

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17 JAN 2022

Nurdle Patrol methods were used to monitor deposition of microplastics above and below the Dow Chemical plant in Taft, Louisiana. See the map below and the photos.