Institute at Brown for Environment and Society
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Mary Burak
Voss Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment and Society
Research Interests
Conservation biology, Landscape ecology, Conservation genetics, Molecular ecology, Carbon cycle, Biogeochemistry, Wildlife connectivity strategy
Biography
Mary Burak is a wildlife scientist, conservationist, and National Geographic Explorer passionate about all aspects of conservation, particularly balancing human-wildlife needs in shared landscapes. She is interested in navigating landscape management strategies amidst balancing the needs of healthy ecosystems, conservation priorities, and human welfare. She is currently a Fulbright Research Scholar in Kenya.