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Student Researcher at the Marine Management, Ecology and Technology Laboratory (GTMar). My work consisted of using remote sensing data applied to plankton studies, primary ocean productivity, and the occurrence of hurricanes.

Internship at Informatics of Biodiversity and Geomatics Laboratory (LibGeo). My work consisted of organizing and enriching the monitoring data of the PMP/Petrobras program using ArcMap. My main responsibilities included identifying and correcting inconsistencies, spelling errors, and duplicates; standardizing information; and adding new attributes to the beaches monitored by the program to facilitate the future creation of filters and analysis tools.

Exchange held at Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center, thanks to the financial support received from the UDESC Mobility Program (PROME). This opportunity allowed me to improve my English proficiency, scientific writing skills and research presentation abilities. It also helped me enhance my ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and to expand my worldview.

Internship as part of the Undergraduate Research Program at the Applied Ecology and Conservation Laboratory (LEAC). Final project presented: Ecomorphology and abundance of fish in shallow habitats of Garopaba Lagoon, SC.

Internship as part of the Undergraduate Research Program at the Applied Ecology and Conservation Laboratory (LEAC). Final project presented: Utilization of ecological indicators for analysis of demersal fauna in vegetated and non-vegetated estuarine habitats of the Lagoon Estuary System of Laguna, SC.

Temporary receptionist job in a gated community, which consisted of organizing residents' data, dealing with parcel delivery logistics and controlling the entry of visitors and employees.

Volunteer work on the Sustainability Project entitled Nada é Lixo (Nothing is Waste), which aims to develop an Environmental Management System on campus and help the local community by sharing information within Environmental Education (mainly about waste management). Responsibilities included organizing lectures and discussion sessions with invited professionals on project-related topics; creating and implementing sustainable initiatives such as thrift shops for students; establishing recyclable material collection points around campus and facilitating the reuse of materials to create new items and also helping in the organization and maintenance of the project room.