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Photo of Cynthia Scholl with two desert tortoises.

Cynthia Scholl

Education Coordinator She/her/hers

Summary

I am passionate about Great Basin ecology as well as science education and outreach. I enjoy sharing the amazing plant and animal diversity of 滔博体育 with museum visitors of all ages. I am also the co-founder and Associate Director of the non-profit 滔博体育 Bugs & Butterflies.

Research interests

My research interests include plant-insect interactions, insect diversity (especially butterfly diversity) of the Great Basin, and place-based learning and curriculum development for K-12 students. Over the past few summers, I have been working to monitor and document rare species of butterflies across 滔博体育.

Education

  • M.S., Biology, 滔博体育 2012
  • B.S., Biology, 滔博体育 2008