No Stone Unterned: A Look Into my Summer with the Seabirds of Maine
| dc.contributor.author | Massey, Shannon | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2015-08-24T13:00:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2015-08-24T13:00:52Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2014-10-17 | |
| dc.date.gradyear | 2016 | en_US |
| dc.date.issued | 2015-08-24 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Have you ever shared a home with 2,000 birds? Are you dying to work with an endangered species? This past summer I did both while living and working on islands off the coast of Maine. I worked as a Research Assistant with the National Audubon Society's Project Puffin seabird restoration program, an opportunity that has left a lasting impression on me. While on the job, I learned: how to differentiate an uncountable number of bird and fish species, how to identify and manage predators, how to band birds, how to operate a motorboat, and so much more. However, I also learned the importance of clear expectations, thorough training, competent supervision, and adaptability in an ever-changing workplace. This presentation will lead you on a journey through my summer as a seabird biologist. | en_US |
| dc.description.panabstract | This past summer, the members of this panel participated in a diverse range of research experiences, from performing bench work in a laboratory to doing field research on a group of islands. Our out-of-classroom experiences not only enhanced our background in specific disciplines but also offered an introduction to professional work environments. Despite having a clear-cut procedure, we each encountered a variety of unexpected challenges at different points in our internships. Research projects often do not proceed as expected; there is a constant need to modify methods to ensure that they produce satisfactory results. Our summer internships required making such adjustments, not only to procedures but also to overcome the unanticipated issues involved in a new work environment. We will share our individual experiences, while acknowledging how our summer work was a small piece that contributed to a much larger puzzle. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10166/3701 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.rights.restricted | public | en_US |
| dc.title | No Stone Unterned: A Look Into my Summer with the Seabirds of Maine | en_US |
| dc.title.alternative | What the Methods Don't Tell You: A Student's Guide to Internships in the Natural Sciences | en_US |