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Survey: Public Display, Biological Collections, and Biodiversity Conservation in Museums and Zoos

  • 1.  Survey: Public Display, Biological Collections, and Biodiversity Conservation in Museums and Zoos

    Posted 08-13-2025 11:30 AM

    Dear All,

    Have you ever felt frustration, overwhelming joy, or something in between when looking at displays which utilize biological specimens? Whether in the context of a major natural history museum, a university, or a zoo, we are interested in hearing about it. In an effort to better understand the role displays at collections based institutions play in engaging the public in biodiversity conservation, Dr. Elizabeth De Santo and I have developed the following survey on "Public Displays, Biological Collections, and Biodiversity Conservation, and are seeking a wide array of perspectives across the museum, zoo, and biodiversity science professional sectors.

    As such, if you are willing to take a few minutes and share your thoughts, your participation would be most greatly appreciated. This survey has been reviewed and approved by the Franklin & Marshall College Institutional Review Board.


    Thank you for your consideration, and for all you each individually do for museums. 


    Sincerely, 

    Josh Kulak

    F&M '26 (Winter 2025), BFB Animal Behavior

    Recipient: 2025 Solomon Wank Peace and Human Rights Award, 2025 Altick Prize

    Alum: Lacy Lab, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Reckoning With Lancaster

    Abedus spp. GenBank

    Volunteer, North Museum of Nature and Science, F&M Vivarium



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    Joshua Kulak
    Student
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  • 2.  RE: Survey: Public Display, Biological Collections, and Biodiversity Conservation in Museums and Zoos

    Posted 09-09-2025 11:31 AM

    Dear All,


    This is the second and final post requesting participants for the survey "Public Displays, Biological Collections, and Biodiversity Conservation." An enormous thank you to the many who have already filled it out!

     

    In an effort to better understand the role displays at collections based institutions play in engaging the public in biodiversity conservation, Dr. Elizabeth De Santo and I have developed the following survey on "Public Displays, Biological Collections, and Biodiversity Conservation", and are seeking a wide array of perspectives across the museum, zoo, and biodiversity science sectors. 

     

    As such, if you are willing to take a few minutes and share your thoughts, your participation would be most greatly appreciated. This survey has been reviewed and approved by the Franklin & Marshall College Institutional Review Board.

    Thank you for your consideration, and for all you each individually do for collections. 

    Sincerely, 

    Josh Kulak

    F&M '26 (Winter 2025), BFB Animal Behavior, Bashaw Lab

    Recipient: 2025 Solomon Wank Peace and Human Rights Award, 2025 Altick Prize

    Alum: Lacy Lab, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Reckoning With Lancaster

    Abedus spp. GenBank

    Volunteer, North Museum of Nature and Science, F&M Vivarium



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    Joshua Kulak
    Student
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