Science enriches society, and is itself profoundly shaped by policy, culture, art, religion, and social processes. Recognizing these deep links, I actively seek to collaborate with photographers, artists, policymakers, religious leaders, Indigenous groups, and others.
All my outreach is supported by a radical commitment to promote equity and diversity in society and academia. Learning from and partnering with others, I help break structural injustices in my teaching, research, mentorship, and publishing.
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Press release on People and Nature article
Our article on Indigenous hunting practices was published in the scientific journal People and Nature, and subsequently received press coverage in Mongabay, The Conversation Australia, The Borneo Post, The Daily Californian, and several other news outlets.
Indigenous hunting artwork
While artist and illustrator Amy Koehler was doing a residency in the Middleton Lab at UC Berkeley, we were able to begin work on a collaboration to depict a traditional Indigenous hunting scene based on my work in Borneo. Working with an Indigenous collaborator and me, Amy produced an exceptionally striking, vivid rendition of an Indigenous bearded pig hunting scene.
Right: Artwork by Amy Koehler.
Bearded pig photography
Wildlife photographer Jess Suarez has been a wonderful collaborator. Her beautiful photographs of wild bearded pigs add depth and color to my research communications.
Left: Photo by Jess Suarez.