Judy Li was a faculty member in the Oregon State University Fisheries and Wildlife department from 1991-2006, during which time she conducted research on aquatic invertebrates and created an early distance learning and Difference, Power and Discrimination course titled "Multicultural Perspectives in Natural Resources." More recently, she is the co-author of three nature-focused children's books -- "Ellie's Log, "Ricky's Atlas" and Ellie's Strand -- published by the Oregon State University Press.

This interview was conducted by Chris Petersen at the Li residence in Corvallis, Oregon. It is a component of the History of Science Oral History Collection (OH 17), Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries.