Wong's Profile

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wong_Siew_Te

Email: wongsiew@hotmail.com

Profession:
Wildlife Biologist, Tropical Forest Ecologist & Sun Bear Expert; CEO & Founder, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

Nationality: Malaysian

Born: 1969

Raised: Penang, northern Peninsular Malaysia. 

Education:

• Primary School: Kin Sen Primary School, Bukit Mertakam, Penang, Malaysia (1976-1981)

• Secondary School: Jit Sin High School, Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia (1982-1987)

• Diploma, Animal Science & Veterinary, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pintung County, Taiwan, R.O.C. (1989-1992)

• Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, U.S.A.  (1994-1997)

• Master of Science, Wildlife Biology, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, U.S.A.   (1998-2002)

• Philosophy of Doctor (Incomplete). Fish and Wildlife Biology, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, U.S.A.   (2002-2011).

• Honorary Doctor of the University. University of Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.  

Awards and Recognition

2017    Wira Negaraku, recognized as “My Country Hero”; Prime Minister Office, Federal Government of          
            Malaysia.
2016    Honorary Award of Doctor of the University. University of Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
2016    Nominee, Merdeka Award (Environment Category)
2015    Nature World Heroes, November 2015. 
            http://www.naturalworldsafaris.com/inspiration/natural-world-heroes/wong-siew-te.aspx.
2014    Nominee, Merdeka Award (Environment Category)
2014    2014 Outstanding Alumni Award, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung,Taiwan.
2014    Conferred “Darjah Johan Negeri” (DJN) (Member, Order of the Defender of State) by the Governor of Penang.
2014    Nominee, Merdeka Award (Environment Category)
2013    Nominee, Merdeka Award (Environment Category)
2013    Guang Ming Hero Award -1st Runner Up (RM3,000)
2012    Recognized as a wildlife hero featured in the book Wildlife Heroes: 40 Leading Conservationists and the Animals They Are Committed to Saving.
2012    Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre was nominated for Merdeka Award (Environment Category)
2009    Bertha Morton Scholarship, University of Montana. US$2,000.
            The University of Montana Graduate Student Travel Award.
2006    Best Student Project Award in Training Course on Advanced Techniques in Frugivory and Seed Dispersal, Yunnan, China.
2006    17th International Bear Association Conference in Japan Travel Award;
2006    Flying Elephant Foundation Fellowship, US$25,000
2006    Sea World Busch Gardens Conservation Award, US$10,000;
2006    Annual Meeting of the Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation Travel Grant $500;
2005    The 9th International Mammalogical Congress Travel Award, $1,000;
2004    The University of Montana Graduate Student Travel Award, $1,270;
2001    Minnesota Zoo Conservation Advisory Team Awards, $1000;
1997    James C. Salinas Scholarship, University of Montana.
1997    Forestry Dean’s Award-Wildlife Biology;
1997    M. Papich Scholarship/FAO Award, U of Montana
1995    Vaughan Family Estate Scholarship/FAO Award, University of Montana