AVA MINGRONE
Stony Brook,NY
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary
Gainesville, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Food preparation according to specific diets
- Ensure clean and adequate conditions in enclosures
- Maintain enrichment items in enclosure
Research Assistant
UF Watershed Ecology Lab
Gainesville, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Collected soil samples from central Florida wetlands using a soil auger to analyze carbon cycling in wetland ecosystems
- Measured organic matter content by weighing and burning soil samples following the Loss on Ignition (LOI) procedure
- Organized and safely disposed of chemicals to maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment
Intern
Global Human-Wildlife Interactions Lab
Gainesville, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Determine possible effects of wind energy on migratory birds in the Gulf of Mexico through conducting a literature review
- Review and categorize 2,000+ research papers on Web of Science, selecting 100+ relevant sources for migration impact analysis
- Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and summarize data
Undergraduate Researcher
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
Florida Museum Of Natural History, Gainesville, FL
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Identified and classified 300+ Neotropical Andean butterfly specimens, contributing to taxonomic clarity in regional biodiversity studies
- Dissect select specimens to examine genitalia capsules with microscope
- Database 300+ specimens using Microsoft Access and Excel
- Presented research poster at Undergraduate Research Symposium
Volunteer
Lubee Bat Conservancy
Gainesville, FL
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Clean bat enclosures, night houses, food, and water bowls
- Prepare and supply food according specific diets
- Maintain enrichment items in enclosures
- Document amount of food eaten by bats each morning, temperature of enclosure, and bat stool consistency to ensure their well being
Study Abroad
UF in Kenya, Ecology of East African Savannas
Mpala Research Center, Kenya
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Determined impacts of termites and herbivores on Acacia trees
- Collected data on plant physiology using measuring tools and PP Systems photosynthesis system
- Studied animal behavior through sampling methods and motion sensor camera traps
- Processed data using Microsoft Excel and ImageJ
- Collaborated on research report for future publication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Conservation
University of Florida
Gainesville05-2025
Skills
- Animal husbandry
- Ethogram development for behavioral studies
- Scientific writing and communication
- Camera trapping
- Mammal and aquatic species trapping
- Radio telemetry
- Compass and GPS navigation
- Soil sampling
- Seine netting
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word)
- Hiking and camping
Timeline
Volunteer
Carson Springs Wildlife Sanctuary
03.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
UF Watershed Ecology Lab
05.2024 - Current
Intern
Global Human-Wildlife Interactions Lab
10.2023 - Current
Study Abroad
UF in Kenya, Ecology of East African Savannas
05.2023 - 06.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
10.2022 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Lubee Bat Conservancy
10.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Conservation
University of Florida