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East Boothbay, Maine, United States

West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States

During this short-term contract position, I lived and worked on a small island with an operational lighthouse. I worked with one other person to take care of the island and the buildings, supported visiting school groups, led brief tours for visitors, and designed and built new infrastructure (e.g., information kiosks, updated island maps, etc).

Boulder, Colorado, United States

My dissertation research used ecological network modeling to predict and understand how species losses from coastal food webs will impact ecosystem services. In addition to my dissertation research I participated in multi-institution collaborations such as Colby College. I regularly used R to analyze and visualize data, including spatial data and mapping..

Boulder, Colorado, United States

In this role, I worked closely with CU Science Discovery staff to develop outreach programming for K12 students. I lead marine ecology program development for classroom visits and a week-long pre-collegiate summer camp. During the development of these programs, we tested various activities and included evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance student.

Boulder, CO

As a teaching assistant, I delivered more then $65,000 in instruction to more than 300 undergraduate life science (i.e., biology, ecology, sustainability) students. I collaborated with small teams of teaching assistants and professors to ensure that students received equitable treatment and opportunities across course sections.Broadly, I taught students.

West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States

As an NSF INTERN Fellow, I worked with the Department of Marine Resources' Division of Education. I collaborated with teachers to better understand their needs and state scientists to develop ways for theirwork to bridge gaps in the classroom. I also completed a series of short videos that highlight DMR science.

Saint Paul

I worked with a team of quantitative ecologists to develop and evaluate underwater survey methods for estimating zebra mussel populations. In this role, I supervised and led a team of divers and a boat operator. I created the schedule, routes, and dive plans and ensured the safety of my team through established safety protocols and effective communication..

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Utila, Honduras

Intern at WSORC conducting independent research regarding effects of mangrove deforestation on nearshore coral reefs. Involved in whale shark population monitoring, reef surveying, lion fish management, ecotourism and community outreach.

St. Paul Campus

Sort and process aquatic plant biomass samples that were collected at various lakes in Minnesota. Experience with electrofishing, measuring/weighing, taking diets, and inserting PIT tags in Centrarchidae fish.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Assist in the writing and editing of an encyclopedia entry focused on Latin American Communication Patterns for retired Communications professor, Dr. Rosita Albert

White Bear Lake, MN

White Bear Lake

Assist in open water certifications (distribute gear, help students assemble gear, etc.), work the shop (fill tanks, organize gear, rent out gear, work with customers to purchase the gear that is suitable for their experience level). Working towards Dive Master Certification (expected certification date: Dec. 2015). Certified Open Water Diver, Advanced.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Created a series of bilingual environmental education videos focusing on frugivorous birds and Ocotea monteverdensis (avocado trees) in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Involved in video production from planning and script writing to filming and video editing (used iMovie for final productions)Collaborated with environmental education specialist and professional.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Spanish, Sustainability, And Marine Biology