Dr. Amanda Moehring's Lab focused on genetic variation in courtship and mating behaviourwithin a species, as well as behavioural isolation and hybrid sterility between species usingDrosophila as the model organism.- Conduct lab procedures such as fruit fly dissection, phenotype separation, mating assay, PCR, biohazard waste disposal, and RNA extraction/purification- Improvised an organizational system for resource allocation that compartmentalized tasks to improve coordination and work quality- Successfully managed multiple projects and numerous volunteers simultaneously while maintaining academic success- Train/mentor new workers on lab equipment, procedures, and safety

Goal: Create management plans using various restoration methods to convert farmland back into its natural prairie state.- Identify invasive plant species and research safe and effective removal methods- Conduct various field procedures such as soil sampling/analysis, GPS mapping, quadrat counting, and native plant seed collection- Applied communication and interpersonal capabilities to avoid potential conflicts with local habitats and provide community involvement- Assemble RFPs and multiple restoration management plan options- Ideas presented through oral presentation, written report, and other various media forms