Adam Rosenblatt is one of three ESA 2012 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) winners. His Ph.D. research at Florida International University focuses on American alligators and their role in the Florida Everglades ecosystem. Here, he discusses his research, its relevance to human society as well as his interactions with policymakers at various levels of government.

For more on American alligators, see the accompanying post on ESA’s blog, EcoTone.

This is the second in a series of three episodes featuring graduate students recognized by ESA in 2012 for their work at the interface of science and society. For more information on the GSPA, click here.

The American alligator and its importance to the Florida Everglades [ 11:10 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 Sara Kuebbing is one of three ESA 2012 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA) winners. Her Ph.D. research at the University of Tennessee focuses on invasive plant species and their impacts on ecosystems. Sara discusses her research and its relevance to the state of Tennessee as well as her insights on the importance of science policy engagement.

For more on invasive plants, see the accompanying post on ESA’s blog, EcoTone.

This is the first in a series of three episodes featuring graduate students recognized by ESA in 2012 for their work at the interface of science and society. For more information on the GSPA, click here.

The importance of managing exotic invasive plants [ 12:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download