معرفی
Marja Bakermans is a Teaching Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), affiliated with the Biology & Biotechnology and Environmental & Sustainability Studies departments within The Global School. Her teaching focuses on fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration through Open Educational Resources (OER), where students co-author texts like Extinction Stories and Climate Lessons. Research interests center on wildlife conservation, particularly the impact of human activities on species like migratory birds and bats, using technologies like telemetry to study habitat selection and migration patterns.
Education:
- PhD in Biology, Ohio State University (2008)
- MS in Biology, Ohio State University (2003)
- BS in Biology, Bucknell University (1996)
Research Highlights: Bakermans investigates anthropogenic disturbances (e.g., urbanization, forestry) on wildlife populations. Recent work includes tracking Eastern Whip-poor-wills and bat activity in managed pine barrens. She also explores gender and racial equity in open scientific annotations.
Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize telemetry-based wildlife studies, OER pedagogy, and conservation strategies for migratory species. Her work bridges ecological research with actionable education and policy.
Awards & Recognition: No explicit awards listed, but her work has been featured in media like WGBH and the Vineyard Gazette for projects on disappearing whip-poor-wills and OER initiatives.
Advising & Grants: While no specific grants are cited, her teaching and research involve student co-authors on multiple OER projects and ecological studies. Media partnerships highlight community engagement in conservation efforts.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Mass Wildlife on avian telemetry projects and leads interdisciplinary teams developing OER materials.
