Education
- University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida
- M.S., Animal Sciences
- Aug 2024 - Present
- Advisor: Dr. Haipeng Yu
- University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin
- Bachelor of Science in Zoology
- Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
- University of Arizona - Tucson, Arizona
- Chemistry, College of Science (Non-degree seeking)
- Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
Additional training: Animal Behaviour and Welfare offered by the University of Edinburgh on Coursera
Academic awards: Academic Distinction, Academic Year 2020-2021; Dean’s List, Fall 2020
Academic awards: Academic Distinction, Academic Year 2020-2021; Dean’s List, Fall 2020
Internship
- Research Assistant
- Shaanxi Institute of Zoology
- May 2023 - Aug 2023
- Xi'an, China
- Plotted the migration routes and recorded migration time nodes of Pantholops hodgsoniis based on the data returned by preassembled satellite positioning tracking collars.
- Summarized the density, quantity, and age structures of the migration population from aerial photographs of the migration process.
- Combining with the meteorological data and geographical characters, probed into the influencing factors of the migration route selection within Pantholop hodgsoniis groups.
- Vet Assistant
- Changle Pet Hospital
- Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
- Xi'an, China
- Offered general health examinations for pets, including measurements for the temperature, heartbeats, weight, etc. and oral examinations, and assisted in teeth cleaning.
- Advised on the prevention and control of parasitic infection and customized health plans for pets to maintain long-term health.
Extracurricular activities
- Care staff / Shelter Assistant
- Madison Cat Project / Humane Society of Jefferson County
- Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 / Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Maintain animal physical details and feeding schedules to track animal health and inform the shelter staff of any abnormality; perform exercises and walks to keep animals healthy.
- Assist with the adoption process by introducing animal information to potential adopters.