70. Lilian Dart on tick safety, education, and the prevention of Lyme disease
Lilian Dart is an environmental geographer who researches the complex relationship between humans and their environment.
In this episode, we talk with Lilian Dart, a PhD student at the University of Toronto. Lilian is an environmental geographer who researches the complex relationship between humans and their environment, focusing on how this relationship shapes behaviour, participation, and environmental decision-making in Canada, with particular attention to issues of environmental justice and equity. With a strong academic foundation spanning both the sciences and social sciences, her previous work has explored community-based conservation, community health, and housing policy.
Topics discussed
1:02 Background and how Lilian became interested in Lyme disease
3:05 Grade 11 experiential curriculum module development in partnership with a high school in New Brunswick
5:42 The four components of the module
9:29 Increased interest in science with hands on, experiential learning
10:17 Reception of tick education module by teachers and government
12:16 Applicability of tick education module to other provinces and territories
13:37 The potential role of school in public health initiatives and education
15:39 Using education for empowerment
17:08 Hopes for the future of Lyme disease education and prevention, and disseminating research
CanLyme educators’ resource
Second edition, spring 2021
