First and foremost, a researcher has a responsibility to sound, objective, and logic-based methodologies and analyses. This step is essential but can be difficult in practice; humans are limited in ability and possess many subjective biases.
I believe, especially concerning a project such as this one, there is a responsibility to use this data ethically and for the betterment of the relevant communities. After I return from Colombia, I will have the responsibility of communicating my research to my university community back at Rice. While narrativizing my experience lends to telling people about my summer, I should try and subdue biases when discussing empirical data and outcomes. I, of course, also must keep private any information that is sensitive as regards my project. Lastly, I may have responsibilities beyond just those once I return to Rice. I have no idea whether or not I will be able to help with the project more once I am back home. Hopefully the end of the summer won't end my involvement in biodiversity conservation in Colombia.
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Ben JohnsonI am a junior at Rice University majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and minoring in Environmental Studies Archives
June 2017
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