Amanda Schochet

Amanda Schochet, a computational ecologist, discusses her groundbreaking work on urban bumblebee navigation, which inspired her to create MICRO, a network of portable science museums the size of vending machines. She emphasizes the importance of small habitats in cities and how these tiny museums increase public access to science at community centers and libraries. Schochet highlights the role of local efforts in driving broader change, fostering engagement around biodiversity conservation while blending art and education.