Flying Dragonfly

Christine Goforth is an entomologist, educator, and science advocate based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She works as the head of citizen science for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and holds a degree in both biology and entomology. Goforth researches dragonflies and engages the public in hands-on science experiences! On any given day, you may find Chris wrangling dragonflies with elementary school students, posting citizen science activities on social media, training volunteers to collect data, writing scientific publications, or even adding to her blog called The Dragonfly Woman. Chris is passionate about aquatic insects of all types and hopes her work will help people everywhere learn to appreciate the amazing things insects do in our world. Goforth also cares about science literacy and hopes that she can promote scientific understanding through public participation in science projects.

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