Schubot Research and Travel Grant Recipients Announcement
The Schubot director, Dr. Sarah Hamer is pleased to announce the awards for the 2024 Schubot Research Mini Grant and the Schubot travel recipients.
Schubot Research Mini-Grant
The recipients represent a diverse array of research topics within the fields of ecology, biology, and veterinary science. These grants aim to support research initiatives and provide valuable opportunities for career advancement. They also provide invaluable mentorship opportunities for the recipients across multiple departments. All research grants were funded at $2500.
Research projects funded by the 2024 Schubot Research Mini-Grant
Influence of vehicle light and noise on avian hormone concentrations
Recipient: Kalina Eskew, Ph.D. Student from the ECCB | Mentor: Dr. Jessica Youzinski
Antipredator behavior in Captivity Under ALAN
Jenna Turpin, PhD Students ECCB | Mentor: Dr. Jessica Yorzinski
DNA methylation: impacts by hybridization and contributions to speciation
Sope Adenijii Ms, PhD Student, Biology | Mentor: Dr. Kira Delmore
Mitonuclear Incompatibilities in Two Subspecies of Swainson’s Thrush
Lauren Doelinger, MS Student, Biology | Mentor: Dr. Kira Delmore lab
Examination of Brown-headed Cowbirds as Potential Carriers for Ticks of Zoonotic Concern
Mycha Van Allen MS, PhD student- BIMS | Mentor: Dr. Sarah Hamer Lab
Schubot Travel Grant
This award provides exciting opportunities for scholars to attend conferences, workshops, and fieldwork experiences, enriching their academic and professional growth. It not only supports the recipients’ academic pursuits but also facilitate networking, collaboration, and skill development. By participating in these events and experiences, these scholars are better equipped to contribute meaningfully to their respective fields and advance their careers in academia and conservation. All travel grants were funded at $1000.
Schubot member awarded with the Schubot Travel Grant
Tabitha Olsen, PhD student in EEB (BIOL).
Mentor- Dr. Chris Butler | Destination: American Ornithological Society (October 1-5, 2024),Estes Park, CO
Meredith Anderson, PhD student in EEB (VIBS)
Mentor- Dr. Sarah Hamer |Destination: American Ornithological Society (October 1-5, 2024), Estes Park, CO
Daniella Burleson, DVM student
Mentor- Dr. Gaby Vigo-Trauco | Destination: Volunteer field assistant for Costa Rica Parrot Project run by The Macaw Society
Hannah Justen, PhD student in EEB (BIOL)
Mentor- Dr. Kira Delmore | Destination: 3rd Joint Congress on Evolutionary Biology (July 26-30, 2024) |Montréal, Canada
We express our sincere appreciation to the Schubot Review Panel, comprising Dr. Caitlin Mencio, Dr. Amanda Beckman, and Dr. Francisco Ferreira, for their diligent efforts in selecting the recipients.
Congratulations to the eleven awardees!