Industry Spotlight: Meet the UF Croc Docs: Women leading wildlife conservation in the Everglades

Did you know? Women make up less than 30% of all scientists globally.

At the University of Florida’s Croc Docs Wildlife Research Lab, women represent half of the team, signaling a shift in conservation science as longstanding stereotypes give way to a new generation of researchers, leaders, and mentors

Check out the blog “Meet the UF Croc Docs: Women Leading Wildlife Conservation in the Everglades” to learn more about…

  • The women leading groundbreaking conservation work in the Everglades
  • How UF scientists are tackling invasive species and protecting native wildlife
  • Why representation in STEM matters for the future of science
  • What hands‑on field research looks like, and why it’s vital for tomorrow’s conservation leaders

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott