[Nhcoll-l] Survey: Public Display, Biological Collections, and Biodiversity Conservation in Museums and Zoos

[Joshua Kulak]

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 <https://www.fandm.edu/directory/elizabeth-desanto.html> and
I have developed the following survey on
<https://qualtricsxmfpt8t7s5y.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bQk6kMACpb5DlKm>“Public
Displays, Biological Collections, and Biodiversity Conservation
<https://qualtricsxmfpt8t7s5y.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bQk6kMACpb5DlKm>”,
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
natural history collections.

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 <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/2869623120>

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