Lovejoy-Carson Scholar Speaks At Tumamoc Boathouse
Channeling global adoration into conservation action
Raymond giving a lightning talk at the Tumamoc Hill Boathouse, March 2025.
Phoebe Meixner
There's no question about it - giraffes are globally adored. Raymond Owino, the 2024-2025 inaugural Lovejoy-Carson Scholar, is building new ways to channel this widespread affection into groundbreaking conservation efforts.
Raymond Owino is a PhD student in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment. From the western region of Kenya, Raymond is pursuing a degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management. Raymond is working to train local communities in Kenya to monitor giraffes using GiraffeSpotter, an AI-powered platform used to identify giraffes based on their unique skin pattern.
On March 6th, Raymond was invited to Tumamoc Hill to discuss his work with University of Arizona colleagues and Tucson community members, including a few would-be hikers who saw the signs for the talk and came with questions. Raymond's quiz on identifying giraffe species was a hit, as were the GiraffeSpotter stickers he passed out to the crowd!
Learn more about Raymond Owino and the Lovejoy-Carson Scholars.
