Episode 21, December 16, 2024
The beetle, the fabric, and the seamstress
How can art help communicate invasive species science? Today, we’ll meet an artist on a journey to turn some thrifted fabric into a biocontrol bug that is larger than life!
Artist Astrid Hooper Lofton with her art piece, Cella.
Tim Campbell’s art (Crayons, marker; circa 2024).
Thanks to our guests
Astrid Hooper Loften, Artist, UW-Madison’24
Jeanne Scherer, University of Wisconsin-Extension and University of Wisconsin-Madison
Credits
Bonnie Willison | Executive Producer
Video and Podcast Producer
What I do at Sea Grant
Bonnie produces videos and podcasts about Great Lakes science and outreach for Wisconsin Sea Grant.
Jenna Mertz | Writer, Producer
Writer
What I do at Sea Grant
Jenna writes about the research and outreach work of Wisconsin Sea Grant to build understanding of and stewardship for Wisconsin’s waters and the Great Lakes.
Tim Campbell | Producer
Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager, National AIS Liaison
What I do at Sea Grant
Campbell engages communities, organizations, local government officials and other coastal stakeholder groups and helps them incorporate aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention actions into their existing activities.
He also works closely with the numerous professionals working on AIS issues statewide and nationally to coordinate education and outreach efforts.
Nichole Angell | Producer
Program Specialist, Great Lakes Commission
What I do at GLC
Nichole works on various Aquatic Invasive Species projects including the Invasive Mussel, European Frog-bit, and Phragmites Collaboratives, as well as the Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz. She also provides staff support to the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species.