Overview

I am a feminist science studies scholar, with a focus on natural history, ecology, agriculture, and conservation. Growing up on a small farming community in the wetlands of southern India, I am acutely aware of what is at stake in redressing the histories of colonial extraction and climate catastrophe. I have been working on a book that charts the rise of a particular form of biodiversity conservation-the seed bank-that arose in the twentieth century but continues to be a focal point for efforts today. I am fascinated by how folks are convinced that a particular strategy for mitigating loss can secure the future of humanity. In my work, I trace the complexities that must be ignored to feel secure in decisions made on the behalf of others.

Brown Affiliations

• Science and Technology Studies

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