Marianna Komarovsky is looking for help with her research project
This information is taken from the Schumacher College e-newsletter.
Student Profile: Marianna Komarovsky
As a new feature within the College e-newsletter we will profile one of our postgraduate students each month. First up is Holistic Science Masters student Marianna Komarovsky.
Marianna hails from a small Israeli town in between Haifa and Tel Aviv and was inspired to take part in the MSc in Holistic Science because of her desire to link her theoretical background in biology and ecology to a deeper understanding of how we connect psychologically and spiritually with nature. Of her time at the College she notes: “Studying and living here definitely enriched and nurtured these two passions of mine, and more than anything it has showed me how these two areas of interest can interweave into each other to make a holistic world view and to create a healthier, more balanced world.”
One of the most significant aspects of her learning has seen her develop a greater theoretical and practical understanding of the Goethean scientific approach which she explains “.. allows a creation of a rigorous study of phenomenon in a materialistic realm and at the same time a deep unarticulated connection to occur between the observer and the phenomenon, something that can be related to the spiritual realm.”. This practical understanding of the Gothean method was highlighted to Marianna earlier this year when she collaborated with eight fellow MSc students who were conducting research into landscape in La Pilla, Italy. This experience led to Marianna to combine the Gothean method within her own research project. The experience was so filling and empowering among all the participants that it had made a clear knowing in me- 'this method is working'.
Marianna’s project, which forms part of her dissertational thesis, seeks to combine traditional ecological field research, where measurements of species diversity are measured and quantified, with the Gothean method where she allows the ‘qualities’ of the woodland as whole to emerge. Marianna hopes to make a cross comparison of the two methods to see how and if they complement each other. If successful, she hopes that this combined method might lead to greater enhancements in woodland management./
Marianna is looking for help with her research project. Fieldwork will be carried out on the 23rd and 24th of July, although Marianna can be flexible about these dates. Helpers will receive training in the Goethean method of ecological field study and will get the opportunity to spend time in the beautiful woodlands around the College. Anyone wishing to get involved should email Marianna at mariannako22@gmail.com
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