29
May
2015
11:15 AM

Methods of Teaching Environmental Education Workshop

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I spent the last day and a half at Haw River State Park participating in a workshop called Methods of Teaching EE, a requirement for individuals who are working to obtain their North Carolina Environmental Education (EE) certification. I learned

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27
May
2015
9:35 AM

Rain Gardens as a Tool to Reduce Runoff

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A rain garden is a shallow depression that collects a few inches of rain water and allows it to be absorbed into the ground or by plants, instead of running off directly into nearby streams and lakes. Plants and soil

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17
May
2015
4:24 PM

My Service Week

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On Wednesday, I started my position at Piedmont Triad Regional Council full-time. I spent a day in the office reading, learning and taking everything in before hitting the ground running. During my finals weeks, I took part in some programs

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11
May
2015
12:13 PM

I'm a Graduate!

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It's official! I graduated from college (and with honors)! You are looking at a new alumnae of North Carolina State University. I am thankful to have had such a great support system throughout my undergraduate career, including my family, boyfriend,

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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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