Meet the Scientist: Conor Keitzer

Hi everyone! My name is Conor Keitzer, and I am a Science Integrator at IAN. My journey here includes catching prehistoric sturgeon in coastal rivers, radio-tracking gopher tortoises in Florida’s scrub, chasing spring lizards and giant salamanders in the Appalachian Mountains, working to improve watershed conservation in the agricultural landscapes of the Midwest, and teaching environmental science in eastern Tennessee. While my background is in freshwater ecology and conservation, I am generally interested in making data useful for people so we can create healthy and resilient futures for our communities and environment. So, IAN is the perfect place for me! Since joining IAN just three years ago, I’ve learned so much about science communication and stakeholder-driven research. I also love the variety of work I get to do. One day I might be assessing water quality conditions in the Chesapeake Bay, while the next week I’m facilitating a stakeholder workshop in central Maine. While my path to IAN was long and windy, I am so grateful to be here working with this amazing group of creative and passionate people making a positive difference for the planet!

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