Katie Ryder
Wolfville
Summary
Master’s student at Acadia University studying seabirds in Nova Scotia. Experienced in intensive remote fieldwork, as well as seabird monitoring, handling, and banding. Self-drivin and passionate about avian research and science communication, with a commitment to Canadian bird conservation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Acadia University
05.2024 - Current
- Completed three months of remote field work in a seabird colony
- Collected field data for personal research projects and Canadian Wildlife Service initiatives
- Gained experience handling and banding seabirds
- Conducted lab work and data analyses
- Collaborated with lab members to write and publish a review paper
- Collaborated with research professionals to design and conduct a protocol for estimating seabird populations
Teaching Assistant
Acadia University
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Instructed a first-year undergraduate laboratory section for the course Organisms & their Environment
- Introduced and demonstrated laboratory activities, and supported students during class-time
- Graded assignments and final papers, providing constructive feedback
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Acadia University
Wolfville05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dalhousie University
Halifax05-2024
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Data collection
- Data entry
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Scientific writing
- Fieldwork experience
Certification
- TA Training Program at Acadia University
- Remote First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Pleasure Craft Operation
Conferences
- Waterbird Society and Pacific Seabird Group Joint Meeting - San Jose, Costa Rica, 2025
- Biology and Applied Aquatic Science Conference - Halifax, Canada, 2024
- Dalhousie University: Lett Symposium - Halifax, Canada, 2024
- Dalhousie University: Cameron Conference - Halifax, Canada, 2024
Awards
- Best Poster Award - Lett Symposium, 2024
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Acadia University
09.2024 - 12.2024
Research Assistant
Acadia University
05.2024 - Current
- TA Training Program at Acadia University
- Remote First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Pleasure Craft Operation
Master of Science - Biology
Acadia University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dalhousie University
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