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Subject: EEOB Visiting Speaker: Dr. Matthew Holden, Monday 5/22, Darwin Room


EEOB Visiting Speaker

Spring 2023



Speaker: Dr. Matthew Holden

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​ School of Mathematics and Physics

University of Queensland, Australia

https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/12708




Seminar Title: " Quantifying the value of data and models of conservation”



When: Monday, May 22nd , 2023

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm



Location: 1239 Spieth (Darwin Room)



Link to Meeting Sign up Sheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dMic87Np59OkMQzOtmd4JTmJ0wxGt9MFFbqsW15ulWA/edit?usp=sharing

Abstract: Mathematicians, like myself, argue that models are crucial for making good decisions that balance conservation and economic objectives. Yet how do we know models "actually" improve outcomes for nature? In this talk, I will describe two examples, in fisheries and threatened species management, and explain why the most popular mathematical models/frameworks are biased against nature conservation, and data collection (i.e.. the employment of people with ecology PhDs). I will argue for a more precautionary approach to maths and modelling for conservation and natural resource management.


Bio: Dr Holden completed his PhD in Applied mathematics at Cornell University supervised by Prof Stephen Ellner. He is currently a lecturer at the University of Queensland in Australia at the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science and the School of Mathematics and Physics working on an array of problems at the interface of mathematics, ecology, and conservation.



Hosted by:  Dr. Helen Regan,

helenr at ucr.edu<mailto:helenr at ucr.edu>



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