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A. Stanley Rand Oral History Interviews, 1986, 1989-1990

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Covers his arrival at STRI, STRI's scientific research programs, especially his own, and STRI's regional activities, c. 1964-1975, including: Education and training; reasons for working at STRI; STRI role in sea-level canal proposal discussions; STRI activity in conservation, public education, and advisory role to Panamanian government; STRI's support for and training of students; STRI's place in regional politics; establishment of Soberania National Park; iguana research and management for human use; paca research and breeding management; Alternatives to Destruction Project with grant from W. Alton Jones Foundation; concerns for deforestation in Latin America; staff increases at STRI; studies of frog vocalization in Physalaemus pustulosus; increased role of graduate students at STRI; early interest in reptiles and amphibians; STRI acquisition of marine launch ship; STRI studies of oil spill impact on reefs; STRI meteorological studies; STRI studies of Lesser Antilles lizards; and working style of STRI staff and students.
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