Highlights of my Curriculum Vitae are displayed below. I’ve provided more detailed information on my Projects, Publications, and Teaching pages. For additional information, please download a copy of my CV.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Biology (Ecology and Evolution concentration), 2020
M.S. Zoology (Minor in Toxicology), 2012
B.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences (Minor in Environmental Science), 2004
A.S. Emphasis in Biological Sciences, 2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
05/2020 – present: Fish and Wildlife Biologist | Protected Aquatic Species Conservation and Recovery | US Fish and Wildlife Service
01/2017 – 05/2020: Graduate Research Assistant (PhD training) | Freshwater Ecosystem Services | NC State University
08/2016 – 12/2016: Graduate Teaching Assistant (PhD training) | Fisheries and Ecology | NC State University
01/2013 – 12/2016: Research Associate | Aquatic Toxicology and Ecology | NC State University
07/2010 – 12/2012: Graduate Research Assistant (MS training) | Freshwater Mussel Thermal Ecology | NC State University
03/2005 – 06/2010: Wildlife and Wetlands Biologist | Endangered Species and Wetlands Consulting | Dr. J.H. Carter III & Associates, Inc.
08/2004 – 03/2005: Forestry Technician | Commercial & Research Timber Management | NC State University
05/2003 – 08/2003: Research Technician | Habitat Fragmentation and Corridor Research | NC State University
FUNDING
Archambault JM, WG Cope, and CL LePrevost. 2018. Ecosystem Services Provided by Freshwater Mussels: Impacts on Water Quality and Public Awareness. Duke Energy Water Resources Fund. Awarded 10/04/2018. $70,408.
PUBLICATIONS
Since my first peer-reviewed publication on part of my MS work in 2013, I have published 8 first-author papers in as many journals, all of which are listed and linked on my Publications page. I am co-authoring at least two additional papers in preparation from recent research with colleagues. My PhD work was published in my dissertation in March 2020, and manuscripts are forthcoming. Highlights of all my work can be found under Projects.
PRESENTATIONS
Since 2011, I have given 30 professional presentations on my research, including two that were awarded Best Professional Presentation, one that was awarded Best Student Presentation, one that was awarded Best Student Poster, and one that was selected as a Best Student Presentation Finalist. I have co-authored an additional 10 presentations. Of the 40 total, 11 were invited presentations.
Venues have included several professional society conferences, including those hosted by the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, the American Fisheries Society, and regional, state, and local chapters of these and other organizations. For a detailed listing, please download my CV.
TEACHING
I have committed to being an effective teacher by spending time in practice, and by completing over 100 hours of training to earn a Certificate in Teaching and Communication (earned May 2019). In addition to my certificate training, I taught laboratory sections for Freshwater Ecology (AEC 419/519) and for Biology of Fishes (AEC 442) in the Department of Applied Ecology at NC State University (Fall 2016).
I have also developed a course on ecosystem services, given guest lectures on freshwater mollusk ecology and on graduate school, and I served as an Assistant TA for Introduction to Ecology (BO 360) as an senior undergraduate. For a more detailed description of my teaching experience, goals, and philosophy, please visit my Teaching page or my CV.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH
I have given several presentations in the community and to K-12 classroom audiences in an effort to engage with the public on issues of clean water, freshwater biodiversity, and conservation.
Highlights of my public engagement and outreach so far, include: leading aquatic insect lessons and fish dissections with K-12 schools in cooperation with the NC Museum of Natural Science’s Shad in the Classroom program; bringing freshwater mollusk ecology and conservation issues to classrooms from the Bronx, NY to Hillsborough; NC through the Skype A Scientist Program; publishing an article on the Scientific American Guest Blog about saving rare freshwater snails; and being invited by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences to be the featured speaker for their monthly Science Saturday event in July 2018, where I presented a talk on “Secrets of Streams.”
I also maintain an active social media presence for science communication on Twitter, and I regularly attend community events that promote respect and enjoyment of natural resources (such as the annual Family Fishing Fiesta). For more information, please visit my Public Engagement page or see my CV.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & AFFILIATIONS
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- Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society. Outreach Committee Chair and Social Media Administrator 2015-present. Member since 2011.
- North Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Chair, Environmental Concerns Committee July 2016-present. Social Media Administrator 2013-present. Member 2003-2005 and 2011-present.
- Student Fisheries Society at NC State University (Student Subunit of NCAFS). President 2019. Secretary 2018. Treasurer 2011. Member 2004-present.
- North Carolina State University Libraries. Departmental Graduate Student Representative, Department of Applied Ecology 2017/18, 2018/19.
- Graduate Student Association of Biology. Professional Development Program Coordinator 2018. (North Carolina State University).
- North Carolina Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Secretary 2010-2012. At-large Executive Board Member 2009-2010. Social Media Administrator 2011-present. Member since 2003.
- American Fisheries Society. Member since 2012.
- Ecological Society of America. Member since 2012.
- Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Member 2010-2013, 2016-present.
- Carolinas Regional Chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Member 2013, 2017-present.