Software Programs
Wildlife Equipment
- Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro (Bat Acoustic Detector)
- Data loggers
- Night Vision Goggles / Thermal Camera
- EndoScope
- Trail Cameras
- Turbidity tube
- Kicknet and Aquatic Net
- Hand and Power tools
Data Collection
- Collected and preserved insects from emergence traps
- Monitor and record physical water properties
- Complete monitoring forms including weather, environment status and species identification
- Wildlife sampling and monitoring
- Monitor bat roost and identify bat species
- Performed Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI)
Knowledge and Skills
- Created wildlife habitats
- Constructed and installed bat houses and bird boxes
- Assist grad students constructing research projects
- Tested water quality by using a turbidity tube
- Built or perform needed maintenance on property and structures
- Invasive plant removal and applied herbicides
- Created online GIS map reflecting bat box locations and species by county
- Monitored macroinvertebrate diversity
Public Relations
- Conducted wetland tours to community organizations
- Monitored wildlife hotline answering wildlife questions from public
- Assist homeowners on how they can create bat friendly habitat and install bat boxes on their property
- Monitored educational table at events to educate the public on bats and bat houses
Business Related
- Wildlife advocate
- Photography
- Social Network Engagement
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking