Bugs, bytes, and a changing climate? Yes, it’s a thing! In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, we meet the climate entomology informatics specialist. It’s a mouthful of a job title that basically means they track insects using data to understand how climate change is shaking up ecosystems.

From digital fieldwork to predictive models, this is a career that blends biology, tech, and environmental sleuthing. Tune in as we decode how tiny creatures are giving us big clues about the planet’s future and why bug-loving data nerds just might save the world.

Get ready for a career story full of algorithms, antennae, and aha moments.

Show Notes:

Beetles, Data, and Climate: The Role of a Climate Entomology Informatics Specialist

In this episode of Majors, Minors, and Maybes, hosted by Dr. W., we explore the fascinating and niche career of a Climate Entomology Informatics Specialist. Through a mix of storytelling and expert insights, we learn how professionals like Alex use big data, environmental models, and coding to study how insects respond to climate change. The episode covers everything from the educational path to skill requirements and the exciting real-world impact of this role. We also delve into the blend of fieldwork and data science that characterizes the job, offering a detailed breakdown for anyone intrigued by the intersection of ecology, technology, and environmental conservation. Dr. W. wraps up by teasing the next episode, which will delve into the world of Clinical Simulation Specialists.

00:00 Introduction to Climate Entomology Informatics

00:46 Meet Alex: A Day in the Life

01:53 Office Hours: Bug Data and Biodiversity

03:59 Career Path: Becoming a Climate Data Detective

05:47 Curious Career Facts of the Week

06:26 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview