Prof. Chiara Grasso
Roles: Teacher of Animal Ethology and Welfare
Description
Academic qualifications
Professional Experiences
Publications
Chiara Grasso graduated in Psychological Sciences and Techniques at the University of Turin but soon decided to direct her studies towards the interaction between Nature and Humankind by obtaining a Master's Degree in "Evolution of Animal and Human Behavior," also at the same University.
Subsequently and up to the present, she has dedicated herself to scientific and educational outreach for the proper interaction between humans and animals by founding the "ETHICSCIENCE - Environmental Education Association," which provides information and Courses on ethology, environmental sustainability and education, animal welfare, environmental nutrition and numerous other related topics.
He conducts research and volunteer work in the field. He gave a speech for TEDxRovigo entitled "What they don't tell you about tourism with animals."
Together with Prof. Christian Lenzi, she is the author of scientific publications and a book entitled: "Travel Green In Nature" - Edizioni Sonda - August 2021
2021
GSTC Sustainable Tourism Certification - Global Sustainable Tourism Council
2020 - 2021
Master's degree in "Environmental Education and Sustainable Development," Niccolò Cusano University
2020
Walking Safari (FGASA theoretical guide trails), Ulovane Environmental Training, South Africa
2019
Safari guide (FGASA field guide), Ulovane Environmental Training, South Africa
2015 - 2017
Master's degree in "Evolution of Animal and Human Behavior" (Ethology - ECAU), University of Turin - Faculty of Natural Sciences
2017
Erasmus Traineeship Department of Ethology and Animal Welfare of CEU University - Universidad Cardenal Herrera, Valencia (Spain) - Internship at Bioparc and Oceanographic for animal welfare assessment
2011 - 2015
Bachelor's degree in "Psychological Sciences and Techniques" - University of Turin - Department of Psychology
2013 - 2014
Erasmus Studio - Universidad Complutense UCM, Madrid (Spadna) - Department of Psychology - Examinations and courses in pedagogy and social psychology; Supporting Pet Therapy activities and Supporting disabled children
2022 - Present
Freelance journalist at "La Zampa" (La Stampa editorial - GEDI group)
2021 - 2022
Member CDA - Board of Directors - Foundation of the Biopark of Rome
2020 - 2021
Content creator and speaker for Wild Angle column - LifeGate
2021
Manager and Owner - B&B Naturin, Lauriano (TO)
2020 - Present
Lecturer on ethical tourism with animals for the Master of Sustainable Tourism - ACT Creative Academy of Tourism
2020 - Present
Disseminator - "The Nature Magazine"
2020 - Present
Disclosure - Carabinieri Corps - Magazine #Nature
2018 - Present
Founder, President, Ethologist and Educator - "ETICOSCIENZA - Environmental Education Association," Turin
2019
Environmental educator, science popularizer and event organizer - Gesso and Stura River Park (River House), Cuneo
2017 - 2018
Nature guide - Monkeyland free roaming sancutuary, Cape Town (South Africa)
2018
Nature Guide and Environmental Educator - Kids Saving the Rainforest, Quepos (Costa Rica)
2018
Scientific researcher - Volunteer - Putna-Vrancea Nature Park - Agigea Marine Zoological Station, Romania
GRASSO C., LENZI C., SPEIRAN S PIRRONE F., 2020 - "Anthropomorphized Nonhuman Animals in Mass Media and Their Influence on Human Attitudes Toward Wildlife", Society and Animals
LENZI C., SPEIRAN S., GRASSO C., 2020 - "Let me take a selfie": reviewing the implications of social media for public perceptions of wild animals
ROBEA M-A., SĂVUCĂ A., STRUNGARU S-A., LENZI C., GRASSO C., PLĂVAN G., CIOBÎCĂ A., NICOARĂ M., 2019 - "The general biological relevance of the oxidative stress status in replicating some neuropsychiatric and digestive-related manifestations in zebrafish," Romanian Biotechnological Letter. DOI: 10.26327/ RBL2019.269
LENZI C., GRASSO C., NICOARĂ M., SAVUCA A., CIOBICĂ A., PLAVAN G-I., STRUNGARU S-A. 2019, - "Influence of environmental colors and long-term sex isolation on zebrafish shoaling behavior". Archives of Biological Sciences, OnlineFirst. https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190118015L
LENZI C., GRASSO C., NICOARĂ M., SAVUCA A., CIOBICĂ A., PLAVAN G-I., STRUNGARU S-A. 2019, - "Influence of environmental colors and long-term sex isolation on zebrafish shoaling behavior". Archives of Biological Sciences, OnlineFirst. https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS190118015L
Book Publications:
Grasso C. and Lenzi C. "Travel Green In Nature" - Edizioni Sonda - August 2021. ISBN: 9788872240830