17 June 2021
Using Historical Data to guide a future team
The majority of human infectious diseases originate through zoonotic transmission, making zoonotic diseases some of the most devastating and deadly human events on earth. A zoonotic disease is the transmission of a virus or pathogen…
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17 June 2021
A Surprisingly "Dry" DFP Experience
If you haven’t heard of the USFWS’ Directorate Fellows Program (DFP), it’s an intensive and immersive 11-week opportunity for college students (all levels) to use their skills to advance the mission of the Service. That is, to “work with others to conserve, protect…
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17 June 2021
A Very Quick, Yet Eventful, First 4 Weeks
It has been about 4 weeks since I have started working with the species range project at USFWS and I cannot believe how incredibly fast it has gone by. I took interest in this project…
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17 June 2021
I am a child of Animal Planet
My passion for wildlife and wildlife conservation comes from my mom – having passed down her love for all living creatures to me at a young age. It comes from years of raising tadpoles in…
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17 June 2021
Seeing More In Seymour
Growing up, I was always that one kid that carried around biology books about sharks and reptiles and took every opportunity I had to talk anyone’s ear off about the amazing facts I was learning…
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17 June 2021
Alaska and New Mexico: Bridging the Gap
Hi all, my name is Jordan Martinez. I am a 25-year-old female graduate student from New Mexico Highlands University. My thesis project involves assessing the habitat selection and distribution of Mongolian Gazelles in Eastern Mongolia…
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