Episode 20, November 11, 2024
Names that rock
Introduced is back for Season 3! In this episode, we explore the names we use for invasive species. How do species get their names? And what real-life consequences can these names bring?
Thanks to our guests
Tyler Muller, North Carolina State University
El Lower, Michigan Sea Grant
Sam Chan, Oregon Sea Grant
Megan Weber, Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center and University of Minnesota Extension
Learn more
Tyler Muller’s research on pirate perch
What’s in a Name? Do Species’ Names Impact Student Support for Conservation? (2012)
Alien Language: Reflections on the Rhetoric of Invasion Biology (El Lower and Tim Campbell)
Asian hate crimes spiking during pandemic
Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS)
Invasive Species Language Workshop Designed to Get People Talking
Communicating About Aquatic Invasive Species
Megan’s article Invasive Species Common Names: Working Towards More Inclusive Invasive Species Education and Outreach
Chinese mitten crabs
Asian murder hornet
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.