Meet Jeramie: A Wildlife Biologist

Jeramie Strickland is a Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, which is one of the most visited refuges in the nation. Jeramie is passionate about developing more programs and partnering with existing programs to increase diversity in STEM fields through mentoring and professional development opportunities. Jeramie was selected as the 2014 recipient of the prestigious Wildlife Society Diversity Award. [ Editor's Note : We are bringing back this excellent series of articles by Jeramie from a few years ago]

Jeramie Strickland

Jeramie Strickland is a Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He works at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, which is one of the most visited refuges in the nation.

Following My Love For Animals

During my early childhood years, I would spend time with my step-dad in Alabama, fishing and hiking through the woods. This is where I found my first box turtle crossing a busy road. I rescued the animal out of harm’s way. Without money for afterschool programs and sports, I would spend my spare time catching crawfish, tadpoles, frogs, and making homemade fishing poles. I would catch minnows in buckets, and use the minnows to catch larger fish, primarily sunfish, crappie, and catfish. I moved back to Chicago in the 3rd grade and became saddened that I was unable to swim at local beaches and...

What Is Wildlife Biology?

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Our agency’s programs are among the oldest in the world. A wildlife biologist is someone who studies and/or manages wild animals and their habitats. They observe and document how wildlife interacts with their environment. Wildlife biologists also study the physical characteristics of animals and their behaviors. They look at the impact (both positive and negative) that humans have on wildlife and natural habitats...

My Work As A Wildlife Biologist

As a wildlife biologist at the Savanna refuge, I have a job with many duties. I work on a turtle headstart program, help manage fish and ducks, and increase public awareness of wildlife. One major project I’ve been involved in is overseeing the conservation and restoration of the ornate box turtle population in Illinois state. These turtles, which live in sand prairies, are facing a huge threat. Their habitats have declined significantly primarily due to development, agriculture, and farming. Habitat loss is a huge factor threatening the survival of these turtles. Then there are predators...

Conozca a un científico del clima: Michael Mastrandrea

Cuando era niño, a Michael le encantaba pasar tiempo en hábitats naturales en su ciudad natal de Berkeley, California. Su interés por la ciencia comenzó cuando visitó diferentes lugares del Área de la Bahía explorando charcas, bosques y playas. Se inspiró en los profesores de ciencias y matemáticas de la escuela. Sin embargo, fue en su segundo año de universidad cuando encontró su vocación. Inspirado por un profesor de biología, descubrió el amor por la ciencia y la política climáticas. Continuó haciendo un doctorado y durante sus años de posgrado, trabajando con un equipo internacional de...

Pasión por la naturaleza y STEM

Nací en Arizona y me mudé a California al principio de mi vida; ¡Soy nativo del Área de la Bahía desde entonces! Al crecer, tocaba el saxofón, cantaba en grupos corales y también me encantaba el fútbol y el body surf. In school, I was always interested in science and how the world worked — I loved spending time in natural habitats. My interest in science began when I visited different places in the Bay Area from the time I was a very young child, including tidepools, forests, and beaches. En la escuela, siempre me interesó la ciencia y cómo funcionaba el mundo; me encantaba pasar tiempo en...

¿Por qué es importante la política climática?

Si tenemos que abordar el cambio climático, las organizaciones de personas en todos los niveles, desde los gobiernos hasta las empresas y las personas, deben trabajar juntas. Si bien cambiar nuestras acciones individuales puede ayudar al medio ambiente, solo puede hacer mucho. Necesitamos desarrollar opciones asequibles y respetuosas con el clima que estén disponibles para todos. Aquí es donde entra en juego la política climática. Las políticas climáticas y medioambientales ayudan a abordar los efectos negativos del cambio climático y nos permiten mejorar los sistemas existentes para que sean...

Mi trabajo sobre política climática

Juego múltiples roles como parte de mi trabajo. Soy el director de investigación del Instituto Woods para el Medio Ambiente de la Universidad de Stanford. También asesoro sobre temas relacionados con la energía y la investigación climática en la Comisión de Energía de California. A través de estos roles, trabajo en la intersección entre la investigación y las políticas climáticas; Pienso en cómo mejorar nuestra comprensión de los problemas climáticos y cómo la investigación puede informar nuestras decisiones políticas. Por ejemplo, en California, estudio las políticas que el estado está...

Meet A Climate Scientist: Michael Mastrandrea

Growing up, Michael loved spending time in natural habitats in his hometown of Berkeley, California. His interest in science began when he visited different places in the Bay Area exploring tidepools, forests, and beaches. He was inspired by science and Math teachers in school. However, it was in his sophomore year of college that he found his calling. Inspired by a biology professor, he found a love for climate science and policy. He continued on to do a Ph.D. and during his graduate years, working with an international team of climate scientists as part of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel...

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