Research Interests

Fish Ecology and Management

 

Dissertation project

Flathead population dynamics.

 

Education

• M.S. Biological Sciences, 2010. Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL.
• B.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, 2007. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.

 

Professional Experience

• Teaching Assistant, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University (2010 – present).
• Research Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, (2008 – 2010).
• Fisheries Aide, Missouri River, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Riverdale, ND (Summer 2008).
• Biological Science Technician, Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Dunn Center, ND (Summer 2007).
• Wildlife Aide, Jamestown Field Office, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Jamestown, ND (Summer 2006).
• Biological Science Aide, Sawtooth Fish Hatchery, Idaho Fish and Game, Stanley, ID (Summer 2005).
• Hatchery Technician Volunteer, Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Riverdale, ND (Summer 2004).

 

Professional Memberships

American Fisheries Society

 

Activities & Awards

• Graduate Student Investigator Award, Eastern Illinois University, 2010.
• Illinois AFS Travel Award, Illinois Chapter of the American fisheries Society, 2010.
• Williams Travel Grant, Eastern Illinois University, 2009 and 2010.
• Research and Creative Activities Award, Eastern Illinois University 2009 and 2010.
• President, Eastern Illinois University Fish and Wildlife Ecology Club, 2009-10.
• Vice President, Eastern Illinois University Biological Graduate Student Association, 2009-10.
• Duffy Award, North Central Division and Illinois Chapter of the American fisheries Society, 2009.
• Treasurer, Eastern Illinois University Biological Graduate Student Association, 2008-09.
• Glen Allen Paur Award, University of North Dakota 2007.
• Secretary, University of North Dakota Wildlife Society, 2005-06.