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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Part of a team that helps care for the aquarium's penguin and pinniped colony. Job duties include training, enrichment, overall animal care, and public speaking.

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

Part of a team working on the development of probiotic treatments for coral disease and identification of coral settlement cues. As a microbiology technician, I support ongoing projects, communicate between contractors, interns, and scientists, and generate data that drives the overall project as well as culturing microbial strains for laboratory.

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States

Worked in the Sharp Lab investigating the spawning and settlement behavior of the Northern Star coral. Skills included microscopy, preservation techniques, critical thinking, animal care, and experimental design.

Boston, Massachusetts

Aided in all aspects of marine mammal training and husbandry. Conducted presentations and behind the scene tours for the many visitors of the New England Aquarium

Greater Boston Area

All aspects of animal husbandry including diet preparation, enrichment, and behind the scenes cleaning, as well as assisting trainers during training sessions. Winter Internship incorporated readings from "Zoo Ethics".

Aquarium Exhibit interpreter for the visitors of the New England Aquarium. Job duties including showcasing live animals, Educating the public on conservation issues, and overall customer service

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography

Education record

Study Abroad, Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography, Junior Year

Study abroad semester at James Cook University, Townsville QLD, AU. Classes included life history of coral, biological oceanography.