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Georgiana Antochi-Crihan
School: University of Saskatchewan
Expertise: Butterflies and bugs, spiders
Georgiana Antochi-Crihan
- Member of the Entomological Society of Canada (since 2021), volunteer on the Student and Early Career Professional Affairs Committee
- Member of the Entomological Society of Saskatchewan (since 2021)
- Runner up: University of Saskatchewan images of research photo competition - more than meets the eye category
Experience
Georgiana Antochi-Crihan is a freelance writer specializing in insect ecology and identification. Georgiana has a bachelor’s degree in ecology, evolution, and environmental science and a master’s degree in plant science. She is passionate about science communication and has spent over three years volunteering with her local entomological society as a bug ambassador.
In addition to organizing outreach events, she also curates an annual social media advent calendar to connect readers with the tiny, often overlooked critters in their backyard.
Education
- Bachelor of science degree in ecology, evolution, and environmental science, University of Alberta
- Master of science degree in plant science, University of Saskatchewan
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