I was responsible for teaching a biodiversity and evolution lab for undergraduate students. This included lesson creation, classroom management, lecture, and giving appropriate feedback.Topics covered included biodiversity, conservation, histology, anatomy, genetics, and evolution.

I designed and performed research on the use of near-infrared spectroscopy to age novel fish structures in unexplored taxa. This included both laboratory work and field collection. Data were analyzed primarily using R (and Microsoft Excel, to a lesser extent), and prepared for publication. I have also assisted and led a number of undergraduate students in learning lab protocols and research methods.

I co-led a high school aged group on an environmental education trip to Maui and Kauai. Students were taught about the natural history of the islands, and assisted with restoration programs on both islands. Additionally, students were introduced to a number of cultural and recreational practices, receiving lessons on surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and double-hulled canoeing. Notable hikes that we took the students on included Haleakala on Maui and the Na Pali coast on Kauai.I was also responsible for the medical needs of the students. This included applying first aid to injuries, handling medication (both prescription and over-the-counter), and transportation to medical facilities.

I spent 3 days a week working in the wildlife refuge with the sea turtle conservation project. I assisted in the creation of nest protection equipment, moved imperiled nests to safer areas, collected and released hatchlings, collected genetic samples for laboratory analysis, and documented the number of successful hatches per nest.The other 2 days a week I spent at the Sewee Visitor Center. I was responsible for teaching a class on reptile ecology to groups spanning in age from kindergarten to high school. I also assisted with general maintenance of the trails at the center, produced social media projects to promote the center, traveled to give special presentations, and created materials for use in wildlife education.

I worked with the local NPS crew in Hana to remove invasive species from the nearby forest using mechanical and chemical means.