Undergrad Institution: University of Central Arkansas
Major(s): Biology, BS. Minor(s): None Overall GPA: 2.7 Position in Class: Unknown - not released as part of graduation Type of Student: Domestic, Female Grad Institution: University of Central Arkansas Major(s): Biology, MS.
Minor(s): None
Current GPA: 3.4
GRE Scores (revised): Q: 151 V: 156 W: 3.0 Research Experience: Positions held:
• 2012 – Present Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant - University of Central Arkansas
• 2011 – Present Research Biologist - National Tiger Sanctuary
• 2012 – 2013 Center for Species Survival Intern - Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
• 2012 Rehabilitation Aide - South African Center for the Conservation of Coastal Birds
• 2011 – 2012 Migratory Bird Center Intern - Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
• 2009 – 2011 Tropical Bird House, Penguin Rock, and Africa Keeper Aide – Memphis Zoo
• 2008– 2012 Research Assistant - University of Central Arkansas Department of Biology
Papers:
• Understanding Vocal Patterns in Tigers (Panthera tigris) and Application to the Census and Conservation of Endangered and Threatened Species
• Roars, Moans, and Tail Flicks Deciphering the Mysteries of Tiger Communication.
• Examining the Community Ecology of Freshwater Invertebrates and The Potential Impacts of Natural Gas Drilling in Arkansas Streams.
• Investigating physiological effects of the Mayflower oil spill on avian communities.
• Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Interrenal (HPI) Axis Sensitivity to an Acute Stressor of an Arctic Population of Lithobates sylvaticus Compared to Other Temperate Species.
Posters and Presentations:
• Understanding Vocal Patterns in Tigers (Panthera tigris) and Application to the Census and Conservation of Endangered and Threatened Species
• Roars, Moans, and Tail Flicks Deciphering the Mysteries of Tiger Communication.
• T.J. the White Tiger.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions:
Recipient of the American Association of Zookeepers Merit in Conservation Award (2013)
Recipient of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation Scholar (2012, 2013)
Who's Who Among College Students (2012)
Recipient of the UCA Intern of the Year Award (2012)
Recipient of an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship (2008 – 2012)
Recipient of a UCA Study Abroad Scholarship (2011)
Recipient of a UCA Achievement Scholarship (2008-2009) Pertinent Activities or Jobs:
Founder of an educational and conservation outreach organization dedicated to visiting rural schools and helping students gain conservation experience at local, national, and international organizations.
Special Bonus Points:
Female
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Washington State University – Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences