Season 2: Episode 1: Collaboration with Dr. Silvia Alvarez-Clare

Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers

In this episode of Planted, Dr. Silvia Alvarez-Clare, Tree Conservation Ecologist at The Morton Arboretum, discusses how she collaborates with individuals and institutions all over the world to work towards saving the Quercus brandegeei from extinction.

Bonus Content:

• Silvia Alvarez-Clare’s Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: The Kapok tree
• Explore Silvia’s Photo Profile
• Classroom Activity: S2 E1 - Lesson Plan
• Check out these career chronicles that feature jobs similar to Silvia’s: Conservation Leader and Conservation Advocate
• Check out the group 500 Women Scientists
• Learn more about the importance of biodiversity through this radio segment

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