Why we’re tracking beetles in the Mojave Desert
The Women in Science Discovering Our Mojave internship program has provided new insights into the movement of bighorn sheep in the Mojave Desert, with game cameras collecting data and images of the elusive species. In addition to tracking data on the comings-and-going of those lovable caprines, we’re also doing data collection on a slightly less cuddly species that are shaking things up in Afton Canyon.
“Having more women in science gives us a voice”
The Women in Science Discovering our Mojave (WISDOM) program provides hands-on experience for women studying STEM fields. Having more women in this field and in science gives us a voice and representation for future women. Women, especially women of minority backgrounds bring new ideas and different perspectives because of our diversity and unique upbringing.
Women return to tracking bighorn in the Mojave
Desert Bighorn (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) are a protected species. They migrate during the different seasons, accessing areas that have food, water, and shelter. The Women in Science Discovering Our Mojave (WISDOM) internship has provided new insights into the movement of bighorn sheep in the Mojave Desert, with game cameras collecting data and images of the elusive species.