Collaborative Science
All of my international research is done collaboratively through citizen science and working with academic institutions and government-based groups. Through these collaborations, we learn more about the systems we find interesting and help to advance science and the communities we work in and with. My work so far has led to collaborative efforts in the United States, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Vietnam, Indonesia, and many more countries. Below are some of photographs with many individuals that work in different lines of work and disciplines of science. Many more to come!
Formal signing of Memorandum of Understanding with the President, Vice Presidents, and Attorneys of universities in central Philippines, Luzon, to establish long-term collaborative efforts in evolutionary biology and biodiversity research. (2024)
Working closely with individuals from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Philippines is important to ensure ethical science practices are maintained! (2024)
Field adventures in the Philippines bring to a variety of coastal areas for data collection efforts! (2024)
Working closely with the field crew in Calabanga, Camarines Sur, Philippines to study the population genomics of semi-aquatic snakes. Sirs Edwin, Noel, and Ben joined us in these and many other projects. (2024)
Collaborative efforts with social scientists Ma'ams Colyn Lyn Pejo and Mary Grace Joyce Alis Besenio at Ateneo de Naga University and some of our helpful field crew! Along with Dr. Michael A. Cuesta, our collaborations help us learn more about the biodiversity of local snake fauna, the genomic mechanisms underpinning this diversity, and how local communities perceive these animals! (2023)
Heading to coastal localities with Dr. Rafe Brown (University of Kansas), Dr. Michael A. Clores (Partido State University), and Mr. Joward Bautista (Ateneo de Naga University) in the Philippines! (2022)
Dr. J. Angel Soto-Centeno educating the community in Puerto Rico on the importance of bat diversity and conservation. (2022)
Collaborations with Rutgers University Faculty and Staff Dr. J. Angel Soto-Centeno, Dr. Camilo A. Calderón Acevedo, and Pedro Monico to learn more about bat and herpetofaunal diversity in Puerto Rico! (2022)