Author: Sara Futch

Sara is interested in understanding and encouraging stewardship at the crossroads of communities and nature. She believes that authentic collaborations between communities and scientists, through citizen science efforts, are an important starting point for many stewardship behaviors. She hopes that her research can inform best practices in citizen science project management and allow project managers to maximize both their scientific and educational outcomes. Sara received bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and German from Wofford College and is currently working towards her MS in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at North Carolina State Universities. She is also in the Public Science Cluster and after graduation hopes to work with environmentally focused non-profits to promote authentic and beneficial community engagement with nature. You can connect with Sara on Twitter @saraefutch or via email at sefutch@ncsu.edu.