FOR many years now, Moulton College alongside its main research partner the University of Northampton has pursued a scientific research agenda.
Resident expert Emily Howard-Williams was recently invited to present her PhD findings at the seventh annual Student Conference on Conservation Science in New York city.
Her thesis has focused on shedding light on the ecology and conservation of British mammals – in particular the elusive harvest mouse. This great honour meant that Emily joined 350 postgraduate students and early-career scientists from 31 different countries and 40 U.S States at the American Museum of Natural History opposite the iconic Central Park in the heart of the Manhattan.
After her presentation and networking with fellow scientists, Emily said: “This was a fantastic opportunity to communicate my research on an international scale and I was so lucky to be able to travel to this vibrant place. My talk was well received and I enjoyed networking with fellow academics’.
Meanwhile, former Moulton College student Jamie Pike is also, in his own words, having a fantastic time.?
Jamie studied Btec. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture at Moulton College and has gone on to study BSc. Plant Studies at the Eden Project.
Jamie developed his practical and theoretical skills in horticulture at Moulton College with enthusiasm and eagerness and undertook additional qualifications in brush cutter and pesticide spraying.?
He took on all the challenges that were posed to him, including taking part in the Young Horticulturalist of the year Competition of which he made the finals.?
Jamie said: “‘I’m learning lots, however being surrounded by so many plants has given me horticultural kleptomania! There’s so much to do and studying at Eden is brilliant. It was a little daunting at first, but with so many interesting people and fascinating plants I was very quickly distracted.
“So far we’ve had guest lecturers talking about trips abroad to places like Malaysia and Australia. We also have a weekly design lesson with Matt James and some challenging plant idents. ?We get to see Eden behind the scenes, visiting its nursery and labs. I can’t wait for the next two and a half years.”
