Franklin's Ground Squirrel Research - Field research assistant (Phase 2)
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Scientific researchSkills
field surveys data entry data collection researchFranklin's ground squirrels are a poorly-studied species in Alberta that may be at risk of extinction, and to address this we are collaborating with Nature Alberta to learn more about this species. In this project, the student will complete field surveys and will also lead outreach activities with the public. The outreach events and activities will help promote the project in order to encourage data submission from people across the province, enabling everyone to help contribute to our knowledge of this species. The student will also complete data entry remotely.
Field data collection, public outreach activities, data entry
I will train student to collect field data, I will work in the field with them, and will provide them instructions on completing data entry and other tasks. I will organize outreach events and present with them so that they feel confident in their presentation skills.
About the company
The Biological Sciences major includes two streams of study—molecular/cellular biology and ecology/environmental biology. Our dedicated faculty members, program of study and facilities provide opportunities for students to study life from its smallest to its grandest forms, both inside and outside the classroom. Newly constructed facilities include a microscopy suite, a tissue culture facility, a histology centre and a small aquatics room with freshwater and marine tanks. During spring and summer terms, the five undergraduate teaching laboratories are used by faculty and students for research activities. Experiential learning opportunities include a 300-level Tropical Rainforest Ecology course, which includes an 18-day field trip to Ecuador where students can experience a variety of ecosystems including the Amazonian lowland rainforest, the Andean cloud forest and the Galapagos Islands.