Alternative Futures of Science Funding: Ben "Unidan" Eisenkop at TEDxBinghamtonUniversity

Ben Eisenkop is an ecosystem ecologist working on his doctorate at Binghamton University who investigates patterns of nitrogen biogeochemistry in relation to the behaviors of various animals including the American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) and teaches as a graduate instructor. He is also the person behind the alias "Unidan" on the news and link aggregator website Reddit.com, where he has reached millions of users by delivering "micro-lectures" on various biological topics and produced ecology-themed videos on YouTube.

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