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Fairfield, California, United States

Set up live trapping grid for purpose of population monitoring of Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, collect and record field measurements using standardized survey protocols for live mouse handling, and identify specimen to species. Complete habitat assessment and vegetation surveys for trap area and convert data into ArcGIS Pro.Assess wildlife populations through truck and telemetry surveys of shorebirds, waterfowl, and Tule Elk. Work with general public through Waterfowl and Tule Elk hunt programs, measure and record data for harvest records including identification of sex and species.Perform data entry (excel), review, edit, and submit data to field supervisors in a timely manner. Research and propose methodology for insect survey. Respond to inquiries from the public regarding wildlife area and hunt programs.

Berkeley, California, United States

Conduct independent research to investigate the effects of anthropogenic activity on mammalian wildlife diversity in urbanized green spaces, compose thesis paper, and communicate results in a presentation and at the International Urban Wildlife Conference poster session (Power Point).Collaborate with graduate student to survey mammal diversity in the East Bay, set up camera trap stations, process camera data (Wildlife Insights, Lightroom Classic), adhere to organization and workflow protocols to ensure efficient storage of data (Excel), clean data (R).Analyze detection frequency of mammals (R, Excel) and visualize urban intensity between two study sites (ArcGIS Pro) to model the impacts of urbanization and anthropogenic activity on mammalian biodiversity and behavior.

Berkeley, California, United States

Interview more than 10 undergraduate students and create list of potential candidates to join the lab for the PI to approve, manage on-boarding and assist in training of new research assistants.Coordinate lab meetings among 12 research assistants and the PI, take meeting notes, send meeting reminders, summaries, and weekly assignments via email, organize lab data and documents (Google Drive), streamline communication between lab PI and research assistants.Present summarized findings of literature review to lab, work with group of 3 research assistants on study design (Qualtrics), conduct response data collection (Qualtrics) and narrative coding (Excel), design coding protocol, edit academic writing.

Berkeley, California, United States

Fundraise over $3,500 to provide cost-free summer camp to kids ages 6-18.Co-manage a team of 7 camp counselors and 12 campers, supervise unit activities, file camper behavior reports, facilitate camp-wide and in-unit activities including an age-adjusted arts and science rotation on principles of ecology and chemistryReceive and relay pertinent information on camp activities, camper behavior, resources, and camper family situations to and among camper parents, counselors, and the leadership team to ensure smooth operation of camp activities and camper safety.

Berkeley, California, United States

Produce course syllabus, including a weekly instructional plan, reading materials, and assignments, create and manage course website, respond to student emails in a timely manner.Design and facilitate in-class discussions and activities for Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students.Recruit new facilitators and improve course design with our faculty sponsor and the psychology department.