Aditi Jacob
1065 High Street, Santa Cruz,CA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Field Assistant
Beltran Lab
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct long-term physiological and demographic monitoring of northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park.
- Perform surveys of tagged and marked seals on the beach to track population demographics.
- Assist in deployment and recovery of biologging instruments, including satellite tags and time-depth recorders.
- Record and enter data using standardized protocols.
- Weigh and measure animals, and collect biological samples (nasal, rectal, and fur samples) for analysis of physiological metrics.
- Help with ultrasounds and blood sampling.
- Collaborating with a graduate student mentor on a two-year senior thesis focused on maternal behavior and pup loss.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mehta Lab
06.2024 - Current
- Co-leading multiple research projects on Silver Arowana jumping behavior and exercise physiology.
- Working on co-authoring a review paper for research on blood lactate in various fish species.
- Experimentally analyzing changes in blood lactate levels pre- and post-exercise, which includes anesthetic administration and precise blood sample collection.
- Format data entry, write procedural reports, and visualize research findings using R for data analysis and graphing.
- Trained in high-speed video camera recording of animal aerial feeding events.
- Manage animal care responsibilities, including feeding, training fish to jump, and keeping lab space clean and organized.
- Perform routine tank maintenance, including filter changes and water quality monitoring.
Volunteer Exhibit Guide
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored and assisted guests of all ages at touch pools, ensuring safe and engaging interactive experiences.
- Interpreted exhibits (swell shark tank, crab, kelp, and anemone touch pools) and provided informative explanations to visitors, enhancing their understanding of marine life and ocean conservation.
- Fostered curiosity and engagement by encouraging visitors to learn more about Monterey Bay marine life and ongoing research at UC Santa Cruz.
- Promoted educational experiences by actively engaging with diverse audiences and answering questions related to marine biology and research.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2026
Skills
- Proficient in RStudio
- Data analysis and graphing
- Scientific writing
- Data recording
- Sample collection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Mark-recapture observation (searching for and reading tags/marks with cameras and binoculars)
- Independence in conducting projects
Accomplishments
- Dean's Scholarship
- College Scholars Program
Timeline
Undergraduate Field Assistant
Beltran Lab
09.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mehta Lab
06.2024 - Current
Volunteer Exhibit Guide
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
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