My name is Kate Ingram. I am a doctoral student at UC Davis who is passionate about conservation biology and society. My current research is on bats as predators of crop pests in the Central Valley: a project which belies my desire to serve society through science. As most folks know, bats eat bugs, and lots of bugs eat crops. So my question is: do bats save farmers money by eating the bugs that eat their crops? I am working with collaborators from the UC Center for Environmental Policy and Behavior, UC Cooperative Extension, and the USDA to find out just that! That being said, the opinions and views expressed in this blog are mine and mine alone.
On another tangent ... I also firmly believe that art and science are two sides of the same coin. I am a painter and derive much of my wonder for the world from observation. Likewise, observation is the most basic building block of science.
Finally, and most importantly, I love sharing my passion for the living world with others! It is my hope that my dedication to a lifetime of learning can produce meaningful insight for farmers, politicians, fellow biologists, students, and all curious members of the human melange. Welcome to my blog about these loves of my life: art, science, and bats!
On another tangent ... I also firmly believe that art and science are two sides of the same coin. I am a painter and derive much of my wonder for the world from observation. Likewise, observation is the most basic building block of science.
Finally, and most importantly, I love sharing my passion for the living world with others! It is my hope that my dedication to a lifetime of learning can produce meaningful insight for farmers, politicians, fellow biologists, students, and all curious members of the human melange. Welcome to my blog about these loves of my life: art, science, and bats!