I got an amazing opportunity to assist with field work that is currently being conducted by a Master's student at the University of Arizona over the summer. I will be spending about 10 weeks in Mt. Graham helping to conduct research that focuses on two aspects of chipmunk dispersal:

1) How do individual characteristics (such as increase activity or aggression) influence how far a chipmunk disperses from its natal site, and
2) How those characteristics influence whether the chipmunk settles in a habitat that is similar to or different from their natal site.

The best part is that the position is paid and has several days off every few weeks, which will enable me to do some sight-seeing. I'm hoping to be able to take a trip to the Grand Canyon!

I'm excited about the position because it will enable me to gain additional skills in research. I will get to handle baby chipmunks and collar them, monitor nests, make observations and utilize two different methods of radio telemetry.

I also get to conduct an independent research project, complete with literature review, that will prepare me for my Master's degree and that could even be published.

I am grateful for the opportunity and will be posting about my adventures along the way.

If you are interested in donating to my gofundme page where I am raising the money to pay for airfare, please click here.
The Apartment Decor series will provide tutorials on budget-friendly DIY crafts that will spruce up your dorm or apartment.

DIY Fridge Magnets
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This project is pretty simple. All you have to do is hot glue (or super glue) magnets onto items of your choosing. For my magnets, I chose to use paper flowers from the Michaels Dollar Section. I recommend using items that are not super lightweight (such as these flowers) because they are not strong enough to hold up heavier items on the fridge. 

If you decide to do this project, let me know how it went in the comments below. What items did you use for your magnets? 

The Apartment Decor series will provide tutorials on budget-friendly DIY crafts that will spruce up your dorm or apartment.

Pretty and Functional Pen Storage

As I prepare to move out of my shared house with roommates and into an apartment on my own, I have realized that I will have less space, especially in the kitchen. It seems like in my house, we have a drawer for everything. I won't have that luxury in my apartment. I decided to house my pens, pencils, and markers, which I use to label containers, make meal plans, grocery lists, and more, on the fridge instead of in a drawer.

My roommate handed me an empty Crystal Light container and said "Can you do anything with this?" Yes, I could. And I did! Check below to see how I did it.
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Step 1: Modpodge paper around the container. I used wrapping paper from the Target dollar section. If you are worried about wrinkles, I recommend using thicker paper, such as card stock or scrapbook paper.


Step 2: Add a magnet. I hot glued mine on. You can also super glue it.
Step 3: (Optional) Since my pens were shorter than my container, my roommate suggested I make flower pens. This allowed the pens and pencils to be taller and I could grab them out of the container easily. The tutorial for the pens can be found here.

If you decide to try it, feel free to post a comment letting me know how it went!






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About me

I am a graduate of NC State University with a Bachelors of Science in Zoology and a minor in Nonprofit Studies.

I am currently a Master's Student at NC State studying Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology. Part of my thesis will focus on how state action plans and policies look at and incorporate climate change and land use change. I am highly interested in habitat use, movement ecology and behavior, and hope to study these during my Master's and, later, my PhD.

I am currently working on my North Carolina Environmental Education Certification.

My skills include: Radio telemetry, Camera Trap Installation and Calibration, Animal Handling, Data Entry and Management, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Raptor Handling, Project Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Time Management and Organization

Classes I'm Currently Taking

-Conservation Biology
-Quantitative Methods in Education
-Wildlife Seminar
-Resource Selection Functions

Current Projects

-Evaluating Efficacy of Conservation Planning in the Southeast
-Evaluating the Household Dynamics of Wildlife Value Orientations

Honors, Awards, and Certifications

-Bachelor of Science in Zoology, 2015
-Minor in Nonprofit Studies
-Dean's List, Spring 2012, Fall 2013
-Roots and Shoots Founders' Award, $100, 2012-2013
-Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification, March 2013
-Visionary Leader Certificate, Spring 2012

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