• Independently planned, organized, and implemented a broad-scope ecological study of plant chemical traits associated with plant-animal interactions such as seed dispersal and seed predation.• Located, confirmed taxonomic identity, and created database for individual plants of 60+ plant species from 30+ plant families.• Gathered, organized, and interpreted biological, ecological, and phytochemical data which informed 2 peer-reviewed scientific publications, with a further 2 manuscripts in preparation.• Conducted routine field experiments using a wide range of data-collections systems such as wildlife cameras, plant physical trait measurements, and liquid chromatography• Extracted and analyzed data from the above systems using ANOVA, PERMANOVA, multiple regression methods, ordination and dimension reduction, machine learning.• Collaborated on preparation of, and managed budget for, $522,807 4-year grant from U.S. National Science Foundation• Extensive field work under variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances• Trained field and laboratory assistants of diverse cultural backgrounds• Synthesized, interpreted, and communicated existing research within lab group and among collaborators

• Planned and executed complex assessments of reproductive and vegetative traits of plant species and visitation of bats to ripe fruits along an elevational gradient in a national park of Costa Rica.• Located, confirmed taxonomic identity, and created database for individual plants of 30+ plant species of Piperaceae.• Conducted routine field experiments using a wide range of data-collections systems such as mist nets, wildlife cameras, plant physical trait measurements, and liquid chromatography.• Extracted and analyzed data from the above systems using ANOVA, PERMANOVA, multiple regression methods, ordination and dimension reduction, machine learning.• Gathered, organized, and interpreted biological, ecological, and phytochemical data which informed 2 peer-reviewed scientific publications.• Extensive field work under variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances• Trained field and laboratory assistants of diverse cultural backgrounds• Synthesized, interpreted, and communicated existing research within lab group and among collaborators