Students
UC Davis students interested in interning with my research are welcome to contact me. Interns help with fieldwork, labwork, some data entry, and outreach such as blog posts and events. Interns are encouraged to think of ways to conduct their own small projects and are welcome to suggest ideas. Watch the WildFarms blog for posts by these fantastic students!
Robbie Justice & Minette Plaza (Winter 2015)
Jeffrey Haight (Winter 2014- Spring 2015)
Hi! I'm Jeffrey Haight. I'm a 4th year Environmental Science & Management major studying ecology at UC Davis. Though I currently live in Davis, I'm originally from El Sobrante and the nearby cities in the East Bay Area. Through the course of my upbringing and education, I've developed a strong yet very broad interest in conservation ecology. More specifically, I am mainly interested in studying how best to conserve and reconcile biologically-diverse ecosystems in urban and agricultural areas, where people are already present and dominate the system. Ultimately, it is my overarching goal to take my interest in conservation and apply it to the education of others as a teacher at a college or university. When I'm not busy studying ecology, I enjoy playing music, hiking, boating, and generally anything else that gets me outdoors.
Sara Remmes (Summer 2014-Winter 2015)
Sara has helped out on many of our field projects as well as our lab work to dissect barn owl pellets- here she is after discovering a particularly interesting animal inside one of the pellets.
Efraín Delgado (Winter-Spring 2014)
Hello! My name is Efraín Delgado and I'm a third year student at UC Davis studying Environmental Science and Management. I grew up Stockton, California which is a short one-hour drive from Davis. As of now, I'd say a lot of my interest is in the relationship between science (environmental and ecological specifically) and the way the wider population values or understands it. Growing up I have seen that science does not have much value within the latino community so the dynamics behind that has always been a topic of interest for me. I also think one of the more important steps in being able to do something about this issue is making myself literate in the world of science so that's why I do my best to increase my exposure to science through things like this research project! One random interest that I have is in astrophysics. I love learning about topics like Time's ability to "rip and repair itself" or the reasoning behind why the universe seems to be expanding as a result of the still precedent effects of the Big Bang.
Sam Lei (Spring 2014)
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Ryan Bourbour (Spring 2014-Current)
Breanna Martinico (Spring 2014-Current)
Hi, my name is Breanna Martinico and I am from San Jose, California. I transferred to the department of Wildlife Fish and Conservation Biology at UC Davis after completing an A.A. degree in the Wildlife Science Technician program at De Anza College. I gravitated towards the field of conservation biology because I am passionate about wildlife and want to work to lessen the negative impacts of humans on biodiversity. I am specifically interested in research focused on avian conservation and ecology. My hobbies are hiking, birding, photography, and taking care of my dogs. Erin Barry (Spring 2014-Winter 2015)
Erin had just dropped a sampling tray of weevils onto the floor in the lab. She chose this photo!
Mayra Pelagio (Winter-Spring 2014, Winter 2015)
My name is Mayra Pelagio, I am originally from Guanajuato, Mexico and I have been living with my family in San Jose California for the past five years. I am a first year UC Davis student majoring in Environmental Science and Management. I enjoy learning about the environment and ways to prevent further environmental degradation. Some of my hobbies are crocheting, dancing and volunteering for nonprofit organizations such as the American Red Cross.
Justin Yuen (Winter-Spring 2014)
My name is Justin Yuen and I am from Orange, CA. I am a fourth year undergraduate at UC Davis and am majoring in Animal Biology. My career goal is to become a practicing veterinarian. I have keen interest in almost all animals and in my free time love to play musical instruments such as the drums and piano and sports such as basketball and tennis.
Maggie Chen (Winter-Spring 2014)
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Collaborators
I am excited to have had the opportunity to collaborate with a number of amazing scientists. Please contact me if you are interested in future collaborations!
Below, I've listed the people I'm currently working with, as well as folks I've worked with in the past and the general area of study we've collaborated on.
Kate Ingram- University of California, Davis, USA: Farmer perceptions of wildlife
Rodd Kelsey- The Nature Conservancy, California, USA: Ecosystem services from birds
Mark Lubell- University of California, Davis, USA: Farmer perceptions of wildlife
Paul McDonald- University of New England, Australia: Predation risk to falcons in agriculture and natural habitat
Ximena Nelson- University of Canterbury, New Zealand: New Zealand falcon research
Meredith Niles- University of Vermont, USA: Farmer perceptions of wildlife
David Raubenheimer- University of Sydney, Australia: Falcon diet and prey choice
Justin Scheutz - National Audubon Society, USA: Ecosystem services from birds
Alice Tait- Massey University, New Zealand: Falcon diet and prey choice
Jason Townsend- University of California, Davis: Ecosystem services from birds
Jason Tylianakis- University of Canterbury, New Zealand: New Zealand falcon research
Karen Velas- Audubon California, USA: Effects of habitat on bird diversity in farmland
The Smith Fellows- Projects on the go include analyzing scientific communication and social media, preparing a policy statement, and organizing conference symposia.
Below, I've listed the people I'm currently working with, as well as folks I've worked with in the past and the general area of study we've collaborated on.
Kate Ingram- University of California, Davis, USA: Farmer perceptions of wildlife
Rodd Kelsey- The Nature Conservancy, California, USA: Ecosystem services from birds
Mark Lubell- University of California, Davis, USA: Farmer perceptions of wildlife
Paul McDonald- University of New England, Australia: Predation risk to falcons in agriculture and natural habitat
Ximena Nelson- University of Canterbury, New Zealand: New Zealand falcon research
Meredith Niles- University of Vermont, USA: Farmer perceptions of wildlife
David Raubenheimer- University of Sydney, Australia: Falcon diet and prey choice
Justin Scheutz - National Audubon Society, USA: Ecosystem services from birds
Alice Tait- Massey University, New Zealand: Falcon diet and prey choice
Jason Townsend- University of California, Davis: Ecosystem services from birds
Jason Tylianakis- University of Canterbury, New Zealand: New Zealand falcon research
Karen Velas- Audubon California, USA: Effects of habitat on bird diversity in farmland
The Smith Fellows- Projects on the go include analyzing scientific communication and social media, preparing a policy statement, and organizing conference symposia.
