Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science: The Pitfalls and Promise of Conducting Community Inspired Research

Saturday, October 29, 2011: 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Room C1/C2 (San Jose Convention Center)
Chair:
Diana Dalbotten, PhD , Diversity Director, University of Minnesota

Description: We will explore the topic of conducting research in Native American communities and ways to do this that blend traditional ecological knowledge and western science. We invite everyone to participate in a respectful dialog that explores ways to find common ground and promote learning in Native American and other communities.



2:15 PM
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science: the Pitfalls and Promise of Conducting Community Inspired Research
Lisa Lone Fight , Graduate Research Assistant , Montana State University-Bozeman
2:30 PM
2:45 PM
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science: the Pitfalls and Promise of Conducting Community Inspired Research
Amy Myrbro, PhD , Research Associate and Laboratory Manager, LacCore/Limnological Research Center , University of Minnesota-Twin Cities