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Robert McDonald
Lead Scientist at The Nature Conservancy
Rob McDonald is an ecologist and urbanist with a focus on studying how cities interact with the natural environment. With over 50 scientific publications to his name, he brings a wealth of research experience to his work. Rob earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ecology at Duke University. His academic journey also includes studies at Chapel Hill High School. Rob has held key roles in various prestigious organizations, including serving as a Lead Scientist and previously as a Senior Scientist for Sustainable Land-Use at The Nature Conservancy. He has also been a David H. Smith Conservation Biology Fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Design and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University.
