Doctoral Student in Anthropology
About
Their research interests lie in the intersection of environmental anthropology and science and technology studies (STS), located in the rice research facilities in Laguna, Philippines. From their background in sustainable engineering, as well as experiences in the food industry, they seek to ask questions on the moral calculi of scientists, communications specialists, and activists that all work with agrarian groups, broadly touching on themes of hybridity and commodification. Orven comes from the Kapampangan of Central Luzon.
Research Interests
- agrarian studies
- collaborative agriculture
- environmental governance
- laboratory ethnography
- history of international science
- development studies in the Philippines
