Sharon Kahara
Ph.D. Wildlife and Fisheries - South Dakota State University (USA)
MSc. Environmental Science and Technology - International Institute for Infrastructural, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (The Netherlands)
BSc. Biological Science - Jomo Kenyatta university of Agriculture and Technology (Kenya)
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I'm an aquatic ecologist specializing in wetland habitats and their wildlife. My research interests involve modeling wildlife habitat relationships to gain a better understanding of the relationship between landscape changes and population dynamics.
The most intense and life-changing experience I've had was while conducting research on Nairobi's Rivers. We collected samples from some of the most heavily polluted streams in the world, flowing through Africa's largest slum. Further downstream, we kept an eye out for crocodiles and hippos, while viewing amazingly diverse birds.
I developed this project to integrate new mobile technologies into my work to help the public understand and invest in wildlife issues that affect them and their neighbors. Most of the funds will be spent reimbursing student interns for their time and mileage. Thanks for looking and helping out!
Joined
July 2013