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Alaska, United States

o Monitored fishing effort and catch information on-board vessels and processing plants fishing in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaskao Sampled for species composition and collected additional biological data on prohibited species like Pacific Halibut and several species of salmono Collected sexed length frequency samples and otolith samples from certain species

Spearfish, South Dakota, United States

o Prepared Biological Evaluations and Biological Assessments for Categorical Exclusion (CE) projects in accordance with NEPAo Conducted raptor nest surveys, American dipper nest surveys, and other wildlife and botanical inventories within timber sale and hardwood enhancement areaso Monitored bat activity using acoustical monitoring equipment and Sonobat analysis, particularly in search of northern long-eared bat hibernation sites

Mkushi, Central, Zambia

o Completed frequent community and aquaculture assessments using participatory tools, which resulted in the identification of needs, prioritization and execution of targeted activities, and preparation of comprehensive reportso Facilitated a fish farming workshop for area farmers in association with a Zambian Agriculture Camp Officer reaching 12 community memberso Established a youth club at Chikabile and Ntekete Primary Schools and implemented two ‘Grass-Roots Soccer’ interventions… Show more o Completed frequent community and aquaculture assessments using participatory tools, which resulted in the identification of needs, prioritization and execution of targeted activities, and preparation of comprehensive reportso Facilitated a fish farming workshop for area farmers in association with a Zambian Agriculture Camp Officer reaching 12 community memberso Established a youth club at Chikabile and Ntekete Primary Schools and implemented two ‘Grass-Roots Soccer’ interventions, reaching 21 and 28 students respectively, with a curriculum to teach students about HIV and Malaria using soccer games. We also covered topics including gender, leadership, communication, and goal-settingo Authored a grant securing 100USD (1200 Zambian Kwacha) from PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) to organize a field day reaching 57 students Show less

Reno, Nevada Area

• Reduced forest fuel loads and protected the endangered Moapa dace (Moapa coriacea) by removing invasive grasses, shrubs, and aquatic plant species• Performed maintenance on pedestrian, mountain bike, and horse trails across Nevada to preserve the use of them over time • Established and created new sustainable trails to reduce social trails • Received off-road vehicle training

Clemson University

•Completed visual presence/absence amphibian surveys in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia to estimate population abundance and composition of salamanders and reptiles.

Clemson University

•Recorded data from CVS plots to determine the presence of woody plant species in areas of a restored wetland where the invasive species (Elaeagnus pungens and Ligustrum sinense mostly) had been cleared by goats, herbicides, manually cut, cut then sprayed, or left as control plots•Used PVC pipes/cover-boards to assess amphibian populations as potential health indicators of the stream and the wetland•Assessed macro-invertebrates within the stream to analyze the effects of the restoration… Show more •Recorded data from CVS plots to determine the presence of woody plant species in areas of a restored wetland where the invasive species (Elaeagnus pungens and Ligustrum sinense mostly) had been cleared by goats, herbicides, manually cut, cut then sprayed, or left as control plots•Used PVC pipes/cover-boards to assess amphibian populations as potential health indicators of the stream and the wetland•Assessed macro-invertebrates within the stream to analyze the effects of the restoration on the species composition in the community and the health of the ecosystem Show less

Upton, New York

•Collected vegetative fuel loading data within the Pine Barrens ecosystem on BNL property•Analyzed the fuel load data and predicted fire behavior using BehavePlus 5.0.5•Helped other interns collect home range data on box turtles (Terrapene carolina) using radio telemetry, study bats by completing mobile bat surveys, and estimate tick populations by small mammal trapping with Sherman traps

Clemson University

•Collected and analyzed cellular data from 6 varieties of peach trees that had been pruned regularly and not been pruned to estimate the different (cellular) growth rates•Used a Nikon Eclipse E600 Microscope and the Infinity Analyze program for data capture and analysis (respectively)

Brentwood, Tennessee

•Worked alongside experienced botanists, herpetologists, wildlife rehabilitators, ornithologists, and wildlife biologists. Assisted them by checking bird boxes, planting a garden full of native tree and shrub species, and by participating in an All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory•Managed a herd of goats as they removed invasive plant species such as Japanese honeysuckle•Facilitated and lead outdoor education programs for children ages 5-11 and taught them about native plants and animals and… Show more •Worked alongside experienced botanists, herpetologists, wildlife rehabilitators, ornithologists, and wildlife biologists. Assisted them by checking bird boxes, planting a garden full of native tree and shrub species, and by participating in an All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory•Managed a herd of goats as they removed invasive plant species such as Japanese honeysuckle•Facilitated and lead outdoor education programs for children ages 5-11 and taught them about native plants and animals and their importance•Received animal handling training and handled reptiles (turtles, snakes, skinks) for educational purposes•Preformed husbandry for the three captive Yellow-bellied Slider turtles and one corn snake•Used various land management techniques such as weed-eating, mowing, gardening, fire raking, and other manual tools. Also used large power tools including drills, chainsaws, and an auger•Built, maintained, and monitored traps for the use of an All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory Show less

Clemson University

•Mapped potential trails over various landscapes•Created trails sustainably accounting for rain, slope, vegetation, and use•Interacted with other organizations for funding and trail maintenance/creation help