There are many avenues of work that a research-type occupation or program can, and most likely will, take you in. As you enter into a research career, especially one in the realm of biology, you will find yourself in an actual office environment, but you may also find yourself in a lab, trying to get the data that your thesis or dissertation is dependent on (and for graduate … [Read more...]
Paleontologists identify small fossils as that of oldest frog relative found in North America
This article was first published in the February 27, 2019 Virginia Tech News https://vtnews.vt.edu/. A team of paleontologists led by Virginia Tech’s Michelle Stocker and Sterling Nesbitt of the Department of Geosciences have identified fossil fragments of what are thought to be the oldest known frogs in North America. The fossils are composed of several … [Read more...]
Webinars as Tools for Animal Science Education
In recent months, the University of Kentucky Department of Animal and Food Sciences has been offering biweekly, 20-minute webinars on very specific topics in animal care and animal science. These livecasts are an effective educational tool because they are interactive. The hosts issue a call for questions at the end of each session and give answers in real time and incorporate … [Read more...]
Evolutionary Biology through Herpetology! Part 2
We decided to ask Dr. Paul Hime who was interviewed in a previous post about hellbenders, how he became a Genomics Specialist. Dr. Hime, what is your official title? I'm a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum. My official title is "Genomics Specialist." What is it you do? I'm an evolutionary biologist … [Read more...]
Where the wild things are!
Name: Joe Nappi Job Title: Wild Animal Keeper – Mammal Department Organization: Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo Education/Degree Earned: Conservation & Wildlife Management (Delaware Valley University) If you are a 4-H alumni, when and what club(s) were you a part of? How did 4-H help you grow as a professional? I was not a 4-H member as a kid. I wish … [Read more...]
Ask The Expert – Joanne Powell (part 2)
(Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series) Every day is a new adventure for Joanne Powell. As the Research Farm Supervisor for the large animal unit at Rutgers University, Joanne gets to do the things she loves, including being outside with animals! In addition to that, Joanne is a 4-H leader in Somerset County, a role she has had for nearly 30 years. In … [Read more...]
Evolutionary Biology through Herpetology! Part 1
Ever wonder how adults end up in their profession? Ever asked them to see if what they are doing now is what they thought they would be doing back in high school or even college? For some people, they are doing exactly what they thought they would do, for others they have found a new or different area of interest during their studies and experience. We decided to ask Dr. … [Read more...]
Ask The Expert – Joanne Powell, Research Farm Supervisor (part 1)
(Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series) For Joanne Powell, no two days are the same. Joanne is the Research Farm Supervisor for the large animal unit at Rutgers University. Having grown up on a farm herself, she appreciates not only the rewards of a hard day’s work, but also being able to spend time outdoors with animals. We recently reached out to … [Read more...]
Ride into your career and learn about rider biomechanics
Name: Kendra Clarke Job Title: Owner/Trainer Organization: Clarke Equine Education/Degree Earned: BS Equine Studies and pursuing a Masters in Business Administration If you are a 4-H alum, when and what clubs were you a part of? How did 4-H help you grow as a professional? I was a part of the 4-H Bernardston Trailblazers in Franklin County, Massachusetts from … [Read more...]
Meet the vet! – Dr. Jessica Aulisio
Name: Dr. Jessica L. Aulisio DVM, CVA Job Title: Veterinarian Education/Degree Earned: Rutgers University/Cook College BS Animal Science (Equine Science Minor); Western University of Health Science College of Veterinary Medicine DVM; Chi Institute of Chinese Veterinary Medicine CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncture If you were in 4-H, when and what club(s) were you a … [Read more...]