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Laramie, Wyoming, United States

Rocky Mountain National Park

Researched breeding success and population health of the isolated population of wood frog within the Rocky Mountains, in addition to similar abundance surveys of the boreal toad and the greenback cutthroat trout

Laramie, Wyoming, United States

Pending independent research paper regarding aquatic food web / trophic dynamics changes in forage fish and micro-invertebrate species, and its impacts on their ecological niche. Initial research findings presented at the annual Wyoming/Colorado Fisheries Society Conference.

Yosemite National Park

Worked with US Fish and Wildlife Service researchers out of Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem as a part of an SCA internship program. Work consisted of multiple ongoing research projects regarding western mountain songbirds, greater sage-grouse, and riparian habitat assessments.

Laramie, Wyoming, United States

Classified and categorized a wide range of wildlife species and their sex from thousands of game camera photos using R software. Troubleshot technical coding errors within the R program, and collaborated with University wildlife professionals. Successfully identified high traffic wildlife migration corridors under I-80 to be utilized for further research projects.

Laramie, Wyoming, United States

Assisted University professionals in current lab research regarding mRNA found in river otter scat samples. mRNA data was then used to identify phylogenic differences between Pacific Northwest river otter subspecies. Routinely operated lab equipment such as PCR machines, micropipettes, and centrifuges. Recorded, analyzed, and input lab results into computer data software to be graphed.

Ankeny, Iowa, United States

Wrote, edited, and published online articles addressing conservation and environmental issues within the community. Managed online media for Polk SWCD, expanding their media presence and the environmental consciousness of the public. Promoted and raised public awareness on conservation events, news, and issues.

Eugene, Oregon, United States

Led large-scale trail and public land restoration projects utilizing power and hand tools in isolated, backcountry locations. Handled herbicide and pesticide sprayers to maintain invasive species populations throughout Oregon public lands. Operated GPS and computer systems to navigate backcountry landscapes, identify native species, and catalog forest ecosystems.