If so, we are excited to tell you about the initial call for applicants for the Economic Botany Reviewer Board! The Reviewer Board positions are open to doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars interested in gaining experience reviewing primary literature, interacting with other scholars in the field, and understanding the process of bringing a manuscript... Continue Reading →
Joel Sartore – National Geographic photographer interview
Joel Sartore - National Geographic photographer interview By Aurélie Jacquet When I knew Joel Sartore was giving a talk at Purdue last week, I could hardly believe it. He came to Purdue to talk about communication to the public, why and how we would all benefit from science education, with a particular focus on conservation.... Continue Reading →
Fieldwork gear – Do you have what you need?
Are you ready to leave for your fieldwork season? Or maybe are you planning your next trip? Are you sure that you have all the gear that you need? You can check out our list of suggested equipment here In a nutshell, here are some examples of gear that most of us need in the... Continue Reading →
Guarana, a Brazilian plant of global importance
Have you ever heard of guarana? My current reasearch focuses on this caffeine-rich, energizing plant originary from the central Brazilian Amazon region. Guarana was first domesticated by the Sateré-Mawé people and is now produced by family and corporate farmers in different parts from Brazil and traded worldwide. You’ve probably seen the name guarana already: on... Continue Reading →
Welcome!
Welcome to the blog of the student members of the Society for Economic Botany! This online resource is built for sharing information on ethnosciences, stimulate a student network but also promote economic botany on a global scale. This blog is an interactive resource and we look forward to receiving blog posts from our students ethnoscientists!!!... Continue Reading →