معرفی
Tara Clarke is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Academic Advisor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She is an invited member of the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group (Section for Human-Primate Interactions) and Director of Special Projects for the Mad Dog Initiative (MDI), a conservation nonprofit in Madagascar. Her work spans over two decades in Madagascar-focused research and conservation.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Evolutionary Anthropology (University of Victoria, 2015)
- M.A. in Evolutionary Anthropology (New Mexico State University, 2009)
- B.A. in Anthropology (Stony Brook University, 2005)
Her research focuses on understanding drivers of the illegal lemur pet trade through interdisciplinary methods including conservation genetics, community surveys, NGO collaboration, and education outreach. Key themes include primate behavioral ecology, community-based conservation strategies, and leveraging genetic tools for wildlife protection.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. Her professional contributions include academic advising, conservation project leadership, and bridging international partnerships for biodiversity preservation in Madagascar.
