I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists. I've had the honor of mentoring several undergraduate students as they developed and conducted independent research projects at the University of Washington and University of Idaho, including co-authoring a manuscript with one of my mentees. I also provided instruction, feedback, and advice as students developed professional skills, including field work, data collection, coding, and statistical analyses, as part of a large undergraduate internship program I established at the University of Washington. I've guest lectured at the Universities of Idaho, Montana, Virginia, and Washington on a number of topics, including camera trapping, competition theory, occupancy models, and Bayesian analyses. And I've met with students from the Transitions Program at Poway Unified School District, CA on a recurring basis to talk about wildlife, wolves, and my experiences studying animals. I love watching students gasp new concepts and get excited about science through these experiences. I hope to contribute to the development and training of young scientists, as well as provide representation and mentorship for women and girls who are interested in wildlife and quantitative ecology.
