Tina Cheng, PhD •  Quantitative Ecologist

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Quantitative Ecology

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Tips from Tina Cheng

  • We often think about all the technical skills we need to develop to become a scientist, but it’s just as important to develop your passion! It’s like the saying goes, “If you do what you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life!”

  • Science is fun, but it can also be challenging. Sometimes you might even feel like quitting! During those times, it’s important to find others in your community who can cheer you on when you need it the most.

  • You don’t need to be a genius to be a scientist. It takes time to become good at something. It’s like learning how to ride a bike. At first you might struggle and end up falling down a lot, but little by little you’ll improve and will eventually be able to take off the training wheels!

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Recommended Resources

  • Bat Data Scientist Interview

    Sitting at her computer, Dr. Tina Cheng is on a conservation mission. She opens up a database to see a table of data about a bat disease called White-nose Syndrome. Check out this interview at Batcon.org

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  • Learn about Ecology

    This text created by LabXChange provides a brief introduction to ecology for ecosystems, energy flow through ecosystems, and biogeochemical cycles. It’s the type of foundational knowledge that can be helpful for Quantitative Ecologists.

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  • Learn about Bats

    Why did Tina choose to focus her skills and efforts on bats? Bats are a critical part of the global (and many local!) ecosystems, playing roles in pest consumption, plant pollination, and seed dispersal. Learn more about why bats are so important from Bat Conservation International.

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  • Interview with a Quantitative Ecologist

    In this short video, featuring Dr. Linda Joyce, you can see a different example of a Quantitative Ecologist’s work. Watch as she breaks down why she loves the field, and how she’s studying the impact of climate change on wildlife habitats.

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This spotlight was made possible by Bat Conservation International

Bat Conservation International is a global conservation organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions. It provides exciting opportunities to learn, engage in activities, and discover new media all about the incredible world of bats and why they are so important to people and the planet.


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