To obtain experience in the field of biology, especially ecology in my pursuit of a Ph.D.

Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major:  Biology
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Sept. 1996- present (Expected to complete my BA in June 2000)

University of Nairobi,Nairobi, Kenya
Exchange Student for One Year
Sept. 1, 1998- Feb. 29, 1999

Kenya Wildlife Services- Volunteer/ Research Assistant
Nairobi, Kenya                          September 1998- February 1999
• Monitored with the rhino team black rhinos in Nairobi National Park
• Involved in two black rhino captures
• Conducted an observational study on rhinos for three weeks
• Assisted Veterinarian team

 University of Illinois, Chicago- Research Assistant
 Nyeri, Kenya                            November 1998- December 1998
• Collected data on patch use, habitat selection on black rhinos
• Worked with a graduate student from UIC and Kenyan rangers
• Co-performed an independent project on diminishing returns with rhinos
• Lived and hiked through montane forest of Aberdares National Park for a total of 4 weeks

Kenya Wildlife Service- Researcher
Tsavo West  National Park, Kenya            March 1999-May 1999
• Conducted two independent experiments: effect of group size on vigilance in rock hyrax and the foraging habits of two rodents
• Lived and worked with a fellow student and three Kenyan rangers
• Performed statistical analysis of data
• Analyzed and wrote-up results for both projects to publish

Scholar Athlete (Cross-country running)
Delta Alpha Honor Society
Honors Scholarship at Kalamazoo College
Honors in Biology at Kalamazoo College

Languages: French, Swahili, Latin
Trained as a Basic EMT (awaiting state certification)
A volunteer at Schools and Hospitals in both USA and Kenya
Experienced Backpacker/Camper
Computer Experience

REFERENCES:

1) Dr. Joel Brown, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
Dept. of  Biological Sciences
845 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Email: squirrel@uic.edu
Phone #: (312) 996-4289

2) Alina Kipchumba, Kenyan graduate student at UIC
Dept. of  Biological Sciences
845 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Email: akipch2@uic.edu

3) Dr. Dave Evans, Kalamazoo College
Dept. of Biology
1200 Academy St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Email: evans@kzoo.edu
Phone #: (616) 337-7011

4) Dr. Paul Sotherland, Kalamazoo College
Dept. of Biology
1200 Academy St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Email: paulsoth@kzoo.edu
Phone #: (616) 337-7012