2007 Principal Investigator Conference Proceedings
In the last decade or so a significant shift has occurred in the natural sciences. Researchers realize, and many embrace, the fact that it is not enough to simply collect scientific data to answer specific questions and then publish results in the scientific literature. As educated and knowledgeable members of the world's community, we are vested with the responsibility of informing and stewarding the proper management of our natural resources for the benefit of future generations of humans and species.
Learn more from: Translating Scientific Results into Conservation Actions: New Roles, Challenges and Solutions for 21st Century Scientists (PDF) at the Earthwatch Institute 2007 Annual Principal Investigator Conference.