Contact: aep2179@columbia.edu
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I'm currently a M.A. student in the Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology department at Columbia University looking at the relationship between sex steroids and breeding behaviors in cooperatively breeding superb starlings. In my free time, I enjoy exploring NYC's tastiest eateries and jam-packed nightlife. I also love to travel and explore different cultures.
Assisted K-12 students in all subjects.
Tutor, Shamrock Tutoring Center
Fall 2013
Taught middle and high school students a variety of science and math classes.
Teacher, Fusion Academy
Fall 2014
Assisted in teaching a graduate level ornithology class.
Reading Assistant, Columbia University
Fall 2016
Treonis A, Sutton K, Kavanaugh B, Narla A, McLlarky T, Felder J, O’Leary C, Riley M, Pikus A, Thomas S. Soil Nematodes and Their Prokaryotic Prey Along an Elevation Gradient in The Mojave Desert (Death Valley National Park, California, (USA). Diversity, 2012; 4(4):363-374.
B.S. Biology
May 2013
University of Richmond
Columbia University
M.A. Conservation Biology
Adviser: Dustin Rubenstein
Thesis: Testosterone Variation in Cooperatively Breeding Superb Starlings (Lamprotornis superbus)
Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
American Society of Microbiology fellowship to conduct summer laboratory research on soil microbiology.
Summer Research Fellowship, ASM
Summer 2011
Awarded to carry out thesis research on testosterone in cooperatively breeding superb starlings.
Graduate Research Grant, Columbia University
Summer 2016
News
Earth Institute Internship- Oct. 2016​
Began internship with E.I.'s media branch.
WCS Internship- May 2016
Worked with the Wildlife Conservation Society's China branch exploring the ivory trade.