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Interviewer
Dr. Christopher Kiahtipes
Publication Date
Fall 2024
Date
2023-06-27
Abstract
This oral history interview with Dr. Edie Banner, biology professor at USF Sarasota-Manatee, highlights her career shift from business to biology, driven by a passion for conservation. Dr. Banner discusses her research on gopher tortoises at the USF campus, where she integrates students into hands-on conservation projects. She emphasizes green chemistry and sustainable practices and engages undergraduates in practical research, enhancing their education while contributing to environmental stewardship. Her work bridges biology and chemistry, fostering a deeper understanding of ecosystem management and species conservation.
Keywords
Gopher tortoise, conservation, habitat, habitat conservation, environmental management, green chemistry, teaching, undergraduate research, research, biodiversity conservation, faculty, universities and colleges
Extent
01:46:58; 30-page transcript
Subject: geographic
St. Petersburg (Fla.), Tampa (Fla.)
Language
English
Media Type
Oral history
Format
Digital only
Identifier
FLENH-edie-banner-ohp-1
Recommended Citation
Banner, Edie J., "Dr. Edie Banner Oral History Interview" (2024). USF Oral History Projects. 12.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_oh_projects/12
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