1. A Survey of Conservation Research -Thailand 2011- Joe LaCasse

2. The Basics Bangkok, Thailand May 23 – July 16 King Mongkut’s University of Technology – Thonburi Informational workshops Research projects Khao Yai National Park Khanom (Gulf of Thailand) Administrative tasks

3. Workshops Unexpected, but beneficial Statistical Modeling Data Analysis Geography & GIS Networking opportunity (contacts from Univ. of Florida, Univ. of North Dakota, Univ. of Tulsa, etc.)

4. Research Perspective on entire process – from design to publication Range of projects including: Abbot’s Babbler tracking and survey Pig-tailed Macaque behavioral study Golden Weaver demographic survey Smooth-Coated Otter conservation Bottle-nosed Dolphin population estimation

10. Project Outcomes

11. Research Leadership Gained experience with multiple research methods Immersed in “research culture” Valuable insight inresearch design and publication Formed connections for potential research involvement both in the US and internationally Gleaned background information concerning research at U of L

12. Exploration Discovered positive and negative aspects of research-focused careers Developed interest in conservation education and other forms of community outreach

13. Human-Environment Interaction

14. Human-Environment Interaction

15. Looking ahead Work with Dr. Reed at U of L to gain further research experience Training to become volunteer teacher at the Louisville Zoo – further explore education field Coursework in Geography as a field of secondary interest Summer 2012 – Internship with conservation-based organization, focusing on research and/or education

16. Thank You! ขอบคุณครับ