Thomas Connor Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ie

In this role, I focus on the estimation of the distribution, abundance, and habitat selection of Roosevelt elk in the Karuk Tribe's aboriginal territory. I also investigate the effects of different fuels treatments on elk populations and biodiversity.

East Lansing, Michigan

In this position I mainly conducted research on giant panda ecology, population genetics, and conservation through fieldwork, lab work, statistical analyses, and scientific writing/publication. I have also done research on advancing environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation more generally through systems thinking and analyses.

Susanville, California

• Set Transect Lines and conduct vegetation monitoring through line point intercept, canopy gap intercept, basal gap intercept, species inventory, and general habitat assessment measurements.• Use GPS units to find and record site locations, take plot photographs with digital cameras, use advanced tablet computers to record data, and keep organized data sheets in the field.• Dig soil pits and conduct soil analysis, as well as soil stability measurements on transect lines.• Hike up to six miles a day off-trail and over rough terrain with heavy equipment to get to sites, and camp in the field for up to seven nights at a time.

Berkeley

• Conducted research and wrote a paper on salinity in the San Joaquin River Basin in California using previously recorded Electrical Conductivity and Total Dissolved Solids Measurements.• Extensively used Microsoft Excel, Word, and ArcGIS to house and analyze data.• Extensively learned and conducted salinity forecasts with the Watershed Analysis and Risk Management (WARMF) Program.• Presented my results at a lab-wide poster session at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

• Conducted energy audits on the homes of local leaders and worked with them to promote energy efficiency.• Filmed videos of energy efficiency benefits and success stories.• Presented educational materials at workshops and helped to organize local outreach campaigns.• Worked closely with a large team to promote energy efficiency in New York State.

Almond, Ny

• Contacted Landowners to explain our research and gain permission to set up sites on their land.• Set up and baited barbed-wire hair snares and camera traps to capture data on black bears• Scrutinized barbed wire for hair samples and carefully collected them for later genetic analysis.• Conducted habitat and vegetation analysis at sites.• Learned to set foot-snares and was exposed to the tranquilization, measurement, and radio-collaring of black bears.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Natural Resources, 3.45

Associate'S Degree, General Study, 4.0

Fisheries And Wildlife, Coupled Human And Natural Systems