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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
Gainesville
05-2025

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

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