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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Coordinated with a lab team to analyze the genetic data of harvester ants to confirm speciation by hybridization, process ant tissues, perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, and analyze microsatellite dataExecuted lab work, research and writing in culmination of successfully defending Honors undergraduate thesis in April 2020.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Extension of whale song research from summer internship, analyzed bioacoustics data of humpback whale songs to filter out specific whale songs in lab

Burlington, Vermont Area

Worked as a cashier with focus on meeting sales goals, finding merchandise for customers, and maintaining sales floor.Helped train new hires on the register and assisted with clothing and gear displays.

Islas Secas, Panama

Conducted fieldwork with researchers in Panama by surveying and photographing humpback whales, recording whale songs, and deploying acoustic equipment.Analyzed individual whale flukes for comparison with previous years to understand migratory patterns.

Concord, Ma

Developed environmental education workshops for children ages 6-10 from different Boys and Girls Clubs as well as from the public, with the Organization for the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers.Presented materials centered around river watershed habitats and engaged kids through hands-on activities.

Natick, Ma

Greeted customers on the sales floor, and provided detailed information about kitchenware and home products.Made sales, met sales associate expectations, and achieved employee of the month.Worked as a cashier, set up displays, and maintained stockroom.