Education:

2009-present — MS student, College of Marine Science, University of South Florida

2008 — Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, University of South Florida

2005 — B.S., Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Mississippi State University

Positions:

2006-present — Biological Scientist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Research Interests:

I am interested in researching the spatial and temporal distribution of sea turtles and their habitats. My current work aims to quantify surface pelagic habitat using remotely sensed imagery. My research combines remote sensing and spatial analysis techniques to address questions of animal movement, distribution and abundance relative to habitat.