Dr. Ruiz-Gutierrez earned her Bachelor’s degree at the National University of Costa Rica in Tropical Biology, and her Doctorate in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University, with a strong focus on population biology and quantitative ecology. The focus of her research program is to work at the interface between science and application to deepen our understanding of the social and environmental factors that shape where and when species occur on a given landscape to improve decision-making and conservation. Read more »
2023 SPEAKERS
2023 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Viviana Ruiz-Gutierrez
Co-Director, Center for Avian Population Studies; Leader, Conservation Science Program; Executive Director, Coastal Solutions Fellows Program; Senior Researcher, Cornell University
Brooke Goodman
Youth Keynote
Jonathan Irons
Youth Keynote
Dr. Jeff Buler
Professor of Wildlife Ecology
University of Delaware
Christina “Kashi” Davis
Principal Zoologist
NJ Fish and Wildlife Endangered and Nongame Species Program
NJ Fish and Wildlife Endangered and Nongame Species Program
Katie Fallon
Author, Essayist
Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia
Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia
Alison Fetterman
Bird Conservation Associate & Northeast Motus Project Manager
Willistown Conservation Trust
Willistown Conservation Trust
Lamar Gore
USFWS Refuge Manager,
John Heinz NWR
Tykee James
President, DC Audubon Society
Michael Lanzone
Chief Executive Officer
Cellular Tracking Technologies
Trish Miller, Ph. D.
Conservation Science Global, Inc
Executive Director,
Executive Director,
Sr. Research Wildlife Biologist
Dr. Jean-Francois Therrien
Sr. Scientist & Graduate Study Director
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Jason Weckstein
Associate Professor
Drexel University
Drexel University
Dr. Andy Wilson
Associate Professor
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College
Matthew Young
Finch Research Network
Co-author, Stokes Guide to Finches of North America
Co-author, Stokes Guide to Finches of North America
2023 Symposium Recap
2023 SPONSORS
Red Knot Sponsors
Meadowlark Sponsors
Purple Martin Sponsors
Young Birders Club
Scholarship sponsors
Thank you to our songbird sponsors:
$500+
In memory of Bill Stewart and Tom Johnson
Anonymous – in memory of Lar
$250-$499
Sharon Forsyth
Clare Hylant
up to $249
Barry Blust
Marguerite Long
Stephen McInnis
Amy O’Neil
York County Audubon, ME
Special thanks
Matthew Sarver
Lauren Morgens
2023 SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION
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Date and Time
November 4, 2023
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST
Location
Ashland Nature Center
Hockessin, DE
Details here.
Open to
Youth ages 13-22 and their mentors
Focus
Ornithology, conservation science, and related academic pursuits
Cost to attend
$35/youth
$50/mentor
Price for mentors increases to $75 on September 1.
Pricing details here.
Speaker Information
Lodging Information
Coming soon.
Food Onsite
Lunch will be served onsite. We will have vegetarian options and do our best to offer a selection that fits all dietary needs. A light breakfast and refreshments will also be available.
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