WNPS lecture today by Dr. Miller on conservation education

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Dr. Jody Miller

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) monthly lecture today at 6.00 p.m. at the Jasmine Hall, BMICH will put spotlight on “Conversation Education: Thinking outside the box”.

The lecture will be delivered by Rutgers University (New Jersey, USA) School of Criminal Justice Distinguished Professor Dr. Jody Miller. She is Fellow of the American Society of Criminology, and Co-Director of the Racial Democracy, Crime and Justice Network. She has been a resident of Sri Lanka since 1999, when she arrived as a Fulbright Senior Scholar.

An avid animal lover and advocate for social justice, she teaches on conservation criminology and environmental justice and is a spokesperson and social media manager for the Thalangama Wetland Watch.

In this WNPS lecture which is open to public free of charge, Dr. Miller discusses creative ways to incorporate conservation concepts in our work and everyday activities. Drawing on examples from Sri Lanka and the region, she highlights the key elements of education and outreach programs that succeed in building community collaboration, moving people from awareness to action, and inspiring new generations to embrace the challenges that lay ahead.