Casey Kleinhans

Motivated and field-ready biology graduate with extensive hands-on experience in ecological fieldwork, data collection, and wildlife handling. Seeking a field-based biology position that combines research, conservation, and outdoor work. Passionate about species monitoring and habitat management.

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Haase Spatial Ecology & Electrophysiology Lab – APSU, 01/01/22, 12/31/24, Conducted field research on mammalian behavior and spatial ecology under Dr. C. Haase., Captured and handled small mammals and bats using Sherman live traps and mist nets., Collected and analyzed camera trap data to estimate species richness., Managed data entry and visualization in Microsoft Excel and R., Participated in early-morning and late-evening field operations at remote Tennessee sites.
• Course-Based Fieldwork Projects, APSU, 01/01/21, 12/31/24, Collected and identified freshwater fish using seine nets, dip nets, and backpack electrofishing., Preserved specimens and maintained accurate labeling for lab analysis., Conducted ornithological fieldwork with mist nets; identified and handled wild birds., Applied techniques in radio telemetry, GPS navigation, distance sampling, and wildlife tracking using scat and prints.