• Detection of COVID-19 virus using saliva samples• Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR)• Sterilization of workplace/equipment • Extensive safety trainings not limited to biosafety, fire extinguisher, lab safety levels 1-3, and bloodborne pathogen• Data analysis

• Utilized telemetry to track endangered ornate box turtles (T. ornata) to determine daily spatial use of an area• Conducted ethology research at the Baker Wetlands Research Station• Developed and ran four assays to determine behavioral syndromes of turtles • Performed “well-turtle” checks and collected physical data• Communication with property owners, research station managers, and academic investigators• Publication in progress

• Supervised biological resource compliance efforts at active construction sites for combined cycle power plants­ AES Huntington Beach­ AES Alamitos• Inspected the construction site and surrounding areas for compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory conditions• Wetland monitoring/ US Coast Guard wetland delineation• Conducted avian-use surveys and implemented avoidance and minimization measures for breeding birds• Completed daily nesting bird surveys, special-status surveys, and construction monitoring• Monitored nesting birds for signs of stress and directing construction activities accordingly• Communicated biological requirements to project owners, project managers, subcontractors, and conservancy managers• Data collection on avian, mammalian and herpetological use of an active construction site and surrounding wetlands• Prepared nest tracking maps and compliance monitoring documents for the California Energy Commission• Performed pre-demolition surveys in active natural gas power plants• Endangered species assessments

• Worked to complete federal and state mandated wildlife surveys for pre-construction wind energy facilities• Conducted a variety of avian surveys including breeding bird surveys, avian use surveys, nest searches and point counts• Determined species presence through visual and auditory identification• Short- and long-term logistic planning for field monitoring efforts• Completed surveys following protocol from the PA Game Commission and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service• Researched and read laws, ordinances, and regulations regarding wind energy facilities to assist in report writing• Synthesized ecological information into comprehensive reports and deliverables• Created and read maps using ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro• Independently navigated to backcountry points using aerial photos and GPS units

• Conducted vegetation monitoring methods following the BLM’s assessment, inventory, and monitoring (AIM) protocol• Performed assays: soil composition, plant species richness, canopy cover, plant species density, and line point intercept• Implemented supplemental measures based on needs of project partners• Navigation using GPS, compass, aerial photos and topographical maps• Attended multi-day botany intensives at the University of Nevada—Reno herbarium• Communicated effectively with private landowners, government agencies and NGOs• Performed data entry, organization, and QA/QC

• Created and executed an experiment studying interfamilial aggression in Coquerel’s sifaka (P. coquereli)• Presented research at the Duke Lemur Center Intern Symposium• Followed strict safety protocols for interacting with captive wild animals• Provided daily care for lemurs and other prosimians including diet prep, daily enrichment, and behavioral observations• Attended a weekly teaching seminar taught by Duke primatologists

• Designed and implemented an experiment studying individual behavior in honeybees (A. mellifera) under Dr. Breed• Used research and problem solving to develop experimental technique• Wrote and received grants to fund research • Data analysis using R • Presented research at the Entomological Society of America’s national annual conference • Wrote and defended an honors thesis: “Behavioral Syndromes in Individual Honeybees”

Assisting students in general biology 2 (organismal and ecosystem biology) during lecture and in class discussions. Also held additional office hours to help students with concepts, homework, labs, and exams.