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Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka

Dr. Stephanie Schuttler, the Fancy Scientist, is a wildlife biologist who loves breaking stereotypes and talking about the natural world. In this podcast, she shares her knowledge of animals, experiences as a wildlife biologist, and simple lifestyle choices you can make to conserve nature. Her 17 years in wildlife biology taught her that science alone cannot save species. We need to take collective action through simple things we can do every day. This podcast is for anyone who likes animals and

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35:25

Wildlife Careers in Crisis: Surviving Trying Times

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2025/03/04

I’m not going to lie…things seem pretty dire here right now in the United States for the environment, conservation, and wildlife. Because of what the current administration is doing, people are worried and understandably so. Things are quite honestly in chaos right now and there have already been severe consequences for those who work in wildlife.Over the past couple of weeks, my social media feeds have been flooded with images of the thousands of federal workers who have unfairly lost their jobs in

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41:29

Conversations and Connections: Tips for Navigating...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2025/02/09

We recently had an election here in the United States, and now have just started this new administration. For so many of us out there, especially in the conservation and environmental space, this one was and is going to be TOUGH. I normally don't talk about politics on the Fancy Scientist podcast because I want to be as inclusive as possible and that STILL stands for today's episode - you are welcome no matter how you voted. In fact, a big part of this week’s episode is about how to keep

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39:10

Wildlife Internships: What They Are and How to Get Them

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2025/01/23

I’ve been seeing a ton of great PAID wildlife internships being posted so I thought it would be a great time to go over how to get an internship for wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, and conservation careers. So for this episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I am talking about everything to do with internships in wildlife careers. This includes ecology, conservation biology, zoology, and environmental sciences.In the first part of this podcast, I talk about what is an internship in wildlife

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11:14

Becoming a Wildlife Professional: Your Free Guide to...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/11/05

As someone who has spent two decades in the wildlife field, published nearly 30 peer-reviewed papers, and worked across multiple continents in various wildlife roles, I know firsthand the challenges and opportunities in this field. And I'm here to help you navigate them!What started as a single webinar has evolved into something much more powerful - a robust 3-part training series packed with real-world insights and actionable strategies. Why? Because I realized there was so much valuable

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58:57

Wildlife Crossings and Conservation: Interview with...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/10/23

In the fiercely competitive world of wildlife biology and conservation, insider knowledge isn't just an advantage—it's a game-changer. That's why this episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, featuring Matt Howard, is an absolute must-listen for anyone dreaming of a career in this field.Interestingly, my connection with Matt began in an unexpected place: the comments section of one of my career posts. Matt was leaving insightful comments filled with great advice for aspiring wildlife

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36:50

Managing Eco-Anxiety: Finding Strength in the Face of...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/10/08

This Fancy Scientist podcast episode is quite literally years in the making. I first got the idea when one of my students in the Successful Wildlife Professional, which is my signature wildlife career group mentoring program, asked me about dealing with the feelings of depression involved in her work. Alanna Street was conducting research on the Great Barrier Reef, which has lost some estimates, up to 50% of its coral cover and might even completely disappear within decades, Alanna asked me how to

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46:19

Why Conservation Needs Optimism: Interview with...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/09/24

Working in the conservation field innately involves loss from which is often accompanied by feelings of sadness, grief, anger, and even depression. The whole point of our field is to save species and ecosystems that are facing, often massive, declines and even extinction! As conservationists, we are compelled to help out because we love nature, often stemming from personal experiences and connections. This love is so great that we are often willing to dedicate our precious time, money, and energy

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51:11

Language Justice in Conservation: Interview with Ana...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/09/10

I first came across Ana Yi Soto's work through a LinkedIn post she created on language justice that went viral and due to its importance, she later decided to repost in the Society for Conservation Biology forum. In her post, she shared a meme from the television show Modern Family, in which Gloria, a native Spanish-speaking character from Colombia (the actress playing Gloria, Sofia Vergara is also from Colombia) says, “Do you even know how smart I am in Spanish?”Her powerful message about what

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52:07

The Ethics of Scientist-Animal Selfies: An...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/08/27

As early as the second episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I’ve been talking about the negative impacts of "animal selfies.” This refers to when people post photos of themselves with an exotic animal. Although selfies are new in the digital age of photography, photos like these are not. For decades, private zoos and individuals have made money by keeping exotic animals often in horrific conditions and getting people to pose with them for photos. These are most often baby mammals (think

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34:25

Shifting the Scarcity Mindset: Thriving in Wildlife...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/08/13

As someone who's been in this field for 20 years, I know what it’s like to be in your shoes - from struggling graduate students to successful wildlife professionals - I understand the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges you're facing in this competitive field. In this episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I’m tackling two of the biggest elephants in the room when it comes to getting a job, and even maintaining a job in wildlife careers: time and money – These are the two things most

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36:16

Becoming Unstoppable: Traits of a Successful Wildlife...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/08/01

What does it take to be successful in wildlife careers?You might be thinking: Lots of experience in far away placesHaving a strong network of top scientists and other wildlife professionalsKnowing GIS like a proCourses in wildlife handling, trapping, and trackingHaving a Master’s or Ph.D.Some of those things *do* help (others don’t even help much!), but they still are not getting at the core of what it REALLY takes to be successful in a wildlife career.You see, those things are the results of first

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38:38

Breaking through Wildlife Career Despair: Why...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/07/16

If you’re like most people pursuing a wildlife career, at some point, you’ve felt like you’re giving it your all, but going nowhere. Like a field vehicle stuck in the mud, you’re pressing the gas pedal as hard as you can, but the wheels are just spinning, flinging mud (maybe even in your face - I’ve been there!) and you’re in the exact same spot. Or maybe you’ve felt like you’re furiously treading water, moving your body as fast as you can, you're exhausted just trying to keep up, but no matter

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35:59

Wildlife Career Salaries: The Hidden Costs Behind Job...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/07/02

On the surface, it seems like careers in wildlife are pretty financially solid. If you search online for how much wildlife biologists make, you’ll discover it’s about $70K here in the US. In fact, when I discovered wildlife biology as a career option, I was incredibly relieved to see a solid salary posted! I was previously pursuing a career in acting, which is notorious for having low salaries, lots of unpaid work, uncertainty, and risk. But after 20 years of being in this field working in

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28:41

9 Networking Mistakes Aspiring Wildlife Professionals...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/06/18

Networking is super important. As someone who has been in the wildlife field for over 20 years and has attended countless scientific conferences since 2006, I know firsthand how networking can influence your career success. Experience is most important, but at times, who you know can even trump this. Networking can lead to jobs you didn’t know about, or maybe didn’t even exist in addition to other helpful career-building impacts like publication and volunteer opportunities. And if you want to study

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29:15

Best Scientific Conferences for Wildlife: What are...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/06/04

Have you heard of scientific conferences, but are not sure what they are? Do you think you should be attending, but aren’t sure exactly why? Or are you attending scientific conferences, but not getting as much out of them as you think you should? Whether you are a scientific conference newbie or a seasoned attendee, as we head into the summer conference season, I wanted to get you the inside scoop on what these events are all about and why they're an important component to becoming a successful

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49:25

Powering Conservation: Interview with The Nature...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/05/21

When I was working as a postdoctoral researcher studying wildlife using camera traps, I had the pleasure of working alongside Dr. Liz Kalies who was integral in modeling the results of our large-scale projects. Back then, we were both passionate young(er) scientists trying to figure out our role in conservation biology. While my path eventually led me here to science communication and career mentoring, Liz took her to a seemingly unexpected, but exciting path - she's now the lead renewable

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57:38

Unplugged Adventures: The Art of Nature Journaling...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/05/07

As someone who deeply values the importance of connecting people with nature, I was thrilled to have John Muir Laws as a guest on the latest episode of The Fancy Scientist podcast. Ever since completing my PhD and working with kids, I've recognized that fostering an emotional attachment to nature, especially during childhood, is a central solution to all conservation problems. Because when people aren’t emotionally attached to nature, they won’t know how to care about its decline and loss. These

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48:02

From Science to Storytelling: Interview with...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/04/24

This week, I’m continuing to turn the tables on conservation podcasters by interviewing them. I had the great pleasure of sitting down with one of the Earth to Humans podcast hosts, Hannah Mulvany. Earth to Humans explores humankind's relationship with planet Earth, covering topics within the environmental and conservation space through the diverse perspectives of its three hosts—including this episode's guest, Hannah Mulvany.In addition to being a host and a part-time field biologist,

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34:03

Inspiring Powerful Forces for Nature: Interview with...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/04/09

I was instantly captivated when I first discovered Crystal DiMicelli's podcast, Forces for Nature. You know that feeling when you find someone who shares your passion and vibe on a level that just feels right? Well, that's exactly what I felt when I tuned in!You see, Crystal and I share a deep love for conservation and wildlife issues, and like me, Crystal understands that the “doom and gloom” narrative is not the most effective when inspiring change. Instead, on her podcast, she spotlights

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42:30

Journey from Nepal to a Master's degree in the US:...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2024/03/19

When it comes to careers in wildlife, one of the things you’ll hear me say over and over again is that you need to go after what you want - you can’t just sit back and wait for things to happen. YOU have to make them happen. But what happens if you don’t know how to go after what you want? You aren’t sure exactly what to do? That was the case for Chitra Rekha Basyal, one of my students in the Successful Wildlife Professional program. In this episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I want to share

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