John Robertson Schaefer

Hailing from Michigan, John received his Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University in History and Science, focusing on the history of botany. His current research at the University of Cambridge examines the use of machine learning models in community-based citizen science and humanities projects.

As a Fulbright Scholar, John will work with Professor Tonia Gray to develop a series of interactive lesson plans and online resources exploring Australian floral biodiversity. He hopes this work will support both students and teachers in rural areas through an integrative environmental-evolutionary approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics, emphasising the importance of outdoor experiential education.