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The Critical Ecology Lab is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization investigating how social, imperial, and racial forces shape global environmental change.
Donate
We are incredibly grateful for early backers of the Critical Ecology Lab and our shared values and vision for the future of ecological research. Donate online or send checks to:
Inquiring Systems Inc.
887 Sonoma Ave, #23
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Collaborate
We are interested in collaborating with those who have a background in:
Data analysis/statistics
Inclusive environmental education
Computational modeling
Bioinformatics and genomics
Database management
GIS and spatial analysis & modeling
Ecological field & lab methods
Hardware and electronics & sensing
Social media & design
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Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our research, thought-provoking content, and the opportunity to engage with our community of change-makers.
In-Kind Gifts
Support our work with materials, space, or other resources:
Laboratory equipment
Sterile laboratory consumables
Space on your genomic sequencing run
Access to private land for field work
Unpublished environmental datasets
Access to institutional resources/spaces
Anything else, just reach out!
Donation & Grant Utilization
We are taking an alternative path to the traditional university research team, working independently without support from an academic or parent organization. Financial contributions support the overall growth and long-term sustainability of the CEL. Here is what your seed support will help with:
Research
Research stipends for student collaborators
Chemical analysis of environmental samples
Sampling materials for environmental field studies
Nonprofit Operations
Operational expenses
Fiscal sponsorship fees
Website management and domain hosting
Outreach
Open-source journal publishing fees
Conference and symposia registration fees
Travel to frontline communities, research sites, and conferences