UM's Dr. Analyn Cabras part of roster selected for the National Geographic Early Career Leadership Cohort
UM is so proud of our very own, Dr. Analyn Cabras, who is among the top 15 cohort of early-career scientists in National Geographic Society 2020-2021!
Dr. Cabras, Director at the Coleoptera Research Center of the University of Mindanao, is among the top 15 leaders and explorers all over the world selected by National Geographic Society to be part of this year’s Early Career Leadership cohort.
The cohort consists of 15 Explorers from 13 countries, representing the following regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Dr. Cabras is the only scientist chosen from the Philippines and one of the three scientists from Southeast Asia.
Dr. Cabras has a Ph.D. in biology with a focus in systematics and the study of endemic beetles. She is a co-founder of the Philippine Coleopterological Network, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Tropical Coleopterology, and has produced numerous publications and described 16 species new to science.
Congratulations, Dr. Ann, and the best of luck to your newest adventure! (image courtesy of National Geographic)
