Women in Science

September 30, 2025
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on September 30, 2025
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MAD Scientist Associates Interviewed by EECO for Career Chat Series

What an honor it was to be interviewed by the Environmental Education Council of Ohio for their Career Chat series! Mark and Jenny met with EECO intern, Jessica Fling, and Running Wild videographer, Alex Goetz, at Shepherd’s Corner Ecological Center to discuss their career journeys and what it’s like to be a MAD Scientist. Give it a watch if you want to know what it takes to be MAD! Also, there’s SO many good interviews of folks doing good work in the environmental field. They’re classroom and kid friendly.  
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September 30, 2025
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on September 30, 2025
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Welcome Ellen!

We’re excited to welcome Ellen Heitkamp to our team! Ellen came to us from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, where she was part of their resource management team. She hit the ground running with us, traveling around the state with our conservation crew to manage invasive species and plant restoration sites. She’s hard-working and passionate about ecological work, and we’re lucky to have her on our team! To learn more about Ellen, visit our TEAMS page!
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December 18, 2024
Published by MAD Scientist Associates, LLC on December 18, 2024
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Education Highlights of 2024

At MAD Scientist Associates, educating others on the value of wetlands, biodiversity, and other natural resources, is part of our mission. We consider ourselves lucky to have opportunities and partnerships with local municipalities, parks, and education-centered organizations. We couldn’t do programs like Frog Friday or Wetland Wednesdays without support from communities that value wetlands. Also, as a woman-owned business we want to highlight other women working in our field, and have started hosting Women in Science events. Since 2023, we’ve had over 20 professionals from around the state participate as panelists. Our hope is for students and community members will have exposure to careers in ecology and environmental science, and build a network of women scientists across the state. Whether it’s a tabled vendor space […]
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