Meet Senior Lecturer Leslie Curren from UNH’s Department of Biological Sciences!🔬 Her experiences, including 15 months studying spotted hyenas in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, solidified her passion for animal behavior and shaped her approach to teaching, where she emphasizes the value of hands-on learning and real-world application. 📖 Learn more about Leslie below: 🔹 COLSA: What do you do in your role? 🔸 Leslie: I teach courses like Animal Behavior and Conservation Behavior, co-coordinate the Neuroscience and Behavior program and advise students. 🔹 COLSA: What motivates you most in your work? 🔸 Leslie: I enjoy working with students and teaching them transferable skills. It is rewarding to see students grow into confident, capable individuals. 🔹 COLSA: What’s the most interesting thing about you? 🔸 Leslie: During graduate school, I spent 15 months in Kenya living in a tented camp without electricity or plumbing, observing spotted hyenas in their natural habitat. 🔹 COLSA: What do you do outside of work? 🔸 Leslie: I spend time with my two daughters, play soccer and cook. I’ve been playing soccer since I was four and still play in an adult league! ⚽️ 🔹 COLSA: What’s something you’re proud of achieving? 🔸 Leslie: Cultivating a good work-life balance and modeling that for my students. I prioritize time for personal and professional growth, showing it’s possible to have a fulfilling career while protecting what matters most. 📖 Read Leslie’s full Q&A at the link in bio.