thi mai anh tran (she/her) is a phd candidate in forest science at michigan technological university. her research focuses on livelihood resilience, sustainability, and bridging indigenous and local knowledges with western science in natural resources management. she is passionate about interdisciplinary research and actively seeks collaborations with people from diverse backgrounds and scientific disciplines. if you are interested in collaborating, please contact her at ttran1@mtu.edu.
cross-cultural research takes time and trust. in this essay by ti mai ahn tran learn from her personal experiences in vietnam about how crucial building trust can be when researching in a foreign community. trust is vital when gathering research in order to get accurate, ethical, and important information while building lasting relationships along the way. keep reading
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