State:
QLD
University:
Queensland University of Technology
Status:
International Student
Discipline:
Medical, Biological and other Sciences
Research Specialty:
Biodiversity, Biology, Climate Change, Environmental Science

Erica has been researching Conservation and Biodiversity since 2006, moving through Ecological Interactions and Species Distribution with a focus on Climate Change to Conservation Decisions. Her research interests include decision sciences for conservation, community engagement, conservation planning and management, and social-ecological contexts.

Erica’s current research looks into increasing the win-win outcomes of private land conservation. Using socio-ecological systems thinking, Erica aims to encourage pro-environmental behaviour that maximises benefits for human well-being and biodiversity.

Office Skills

  • Geographic Information Systems and mapping (ArcGIS, ArcGIS  Online, QGIS)
  • Statistical analysis (R Software, Spreadsheets, Excel)
  • Presentations (PowerPoint)
  • Academic/Business writing (Word)
  • Infographics (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Mural)
  • Teamwork (Mural, mind maps)

Field Skills

  • Mist net
  • Bird Surveys
  • Identification, Banding and Biometry
  • Floral Biology

Erica also has a high work ethic and a goal-orientated approach, while being a team player and a people person. She would love to apply her knowledge to real-life situations.

 

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