33. Community Science for Urban Productive Ecosystems with Dr. Monika Egerer
How can we transform human spaces into thriving ecosystems, and why is inquiry-based teaching critical for engaging new scientists? Dr. Monika Egerer, a professor in Urban Productive Ecosystems at the Technical University of Munich, discusses how she leads community science investigations in urban gardens, the joys and struggles of being an early-career professor as a woman in Europe, and the magic and importance of good mentorship throughout anyone's career path.
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