Working in the Plant Health and Environment Lab within Biosecurity NZ.Main responsibilities:- Dignostics for wide range of exotic and native invertebrates submitted to the lab- Curation and co-management of the lab's reference collection- Responsible for maintaining lab equipment- Responsible for answering any enquiries from the public about possible exotic invertebrates- Assist with specimen processing for multiple surveillance programs

Worked on a Department of Conservation project (Tū te Rākiwhānoa), measuring the invertebrate biodiversity values of public conservation land in Mackenzie country drylands.Main responsibilities: - Assisted in field work planning, including choosing specific sampling sites and schedule- Performed various insect sampling methods (light-trapping, pitfall trapping, malaise trapping, grashopper counts, sweep netting, beat tray sampling)- Processed and identified invertebrates in… Show more Worked on a Department of Conservation project (Tū te Rākiwhānoa), measuring the invertebrate biodiversity values of public conservation land in Mackenzie country drylands.Main responsibilities: - Assisted in field work planning, including choosing specific sampling sites and schedule- Performed various insect sampling methods (light-trapping, pitfall trapping, malaise trapping, grashopper counts, sweep netting, beat tray sampling)- Processed and identified invertebrates in light trap and malaise trap samples- Pinned and preserved Lepidoptera samples- Supervised and coordinated sampling with summer students Show less

Worked in the BASF insectary, rearing insect pests for agricultural research.Main responsibilities:- Reared twenty different species of arthropods for pest research. Arthropod orders included Blattodea, Coleoptera, Hemiptera, Lepidoptera, Orthoptera, Thysanoptera, and Arachnida- Managed colonies independently and under supervision- Planted and maintained greenhouse plants- Trained and supervised coworkers and new hires on multiple insect colonies

Worked as a field technician for the Entomology department, where I helped conduct field research in different locations in NC. We were mainly studying thrips (on cotton) and corn bollworms.Main responsibilities:- Assisting in setting up experimental plots- Sampling insects by trapping- Measuring thrips density in plots on treated and untreated plants- Recording field data- Assisting with other research projects

I assisted in the rearing of different mosquito species for research. Main responsibilities:- Rear Aedes aegypti, A. taeniorhynchus, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, and An. gambiae- Replace sucrose tubes, feed larvae, and blood feed the colony mosquitoes- Place cups in colony cages for egg-laying- Hatch larvae in trays with distilled or salt water- Move pupae to new cages for eclosion- Clean cages and dishes as needed- Assist with experiments, such as arm in cage… Show more I assisted in the rearing of different mosquito species for research. Main responsibilities:- Rear Aedes aegypti, A. taeniorhynchus, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, and An. gambiae- Replace sucrose tubes, feed larvae, and blood feed the colony mosquitoes- Place cups in colony cages for egg-laying- Hatch larvae in trays with distilled or salt water- Move pupae to new cages for eclosion- Clean cages and dishes as needed- Assist with experiments, such as arm in cage and full body testing Show less

I helped rear the moth species, Heliothis virescens and Heliothis subflexa to be used in various research projects.Main responsibilities: - Preparing diet for the different moth species- Setting moth neonates onto diet- Collecting moth eggs- Monitoring moth reproduction- Identifying sex of pupae - Ensuring that all dishes were cleaned and that all materials were stocked- Supervising tasks fulfilled by coworkers- Preparing larvae and pupae shipments to… Show more I helped rear the moth species, Heliothis virescens and Heliothis subflexa to be used in various research projects.Main responsibilities: - Preparing diet for the different moth species- Setting moth neonates onto diet- Collecting moth eggs- Monitoring moth reproduction- Identifying sex of pupae - Ensuring that all dishes were cleaned and that all materials were stocked- Supervising tasks fulfilled by coworkers- Preparing larvae and pupae shipments to other laboratories Show less

Main responsibilities: - Providing customer service to students, parents, and guests- Checking out equipment, such as cooking supplies, to students and housing maintenance- Answering phone calls and emails sent to the desk- Allocating keys to students and housing maintenance- Receiving, sorting, and distributing student packages

Animal caregiver intern: Helped caregivers with daily tasks such as cleaning the animals' waters, feeding out hay to the goats and sheep, assisting with medical treatments, cleaning barns, observing animal behavior, helping with tours, and training new volunteers.

Performed daily animal husbandry tasks, such as feeding, watering, and cleaning enclosures. Distributed daily enrichment to stimulate the animals’ senses and decrease boredom from captivity. As a team, built two animal platforms, gaining skills in construction. Led volunteers in activities, such as feeding and enclosure cleaning. Gained valuable teamwork skills working with three other interns and interpersonal skills communicating with the animal keepers.

Taught gymnastics classes to a group of five to seven preschoolers. Supervised open gym sessions and birthday parties of up to twenty children on the weekends. Gained interpersonal communication skills and became proficient in Microsoft Excel and Jackrabbit computer software.

Received hands-on experience working with injured birds of prey. Learned basic medical procedures, such as physical therapy and x-rays. Cared for patients by feeding, medicating, and cleaning cages. Learned how to properly document medical data. Practiced flight exercises with birds and learned how to release rehabilitated birds of prey. Attended at least two education events with the bird ambassadors.