Danielle Giacalone

Environmental Science graduate adept at animal care and project coordination. Experience includes monitoring animal health, habitat management, and educating the public on conservation. Skilled in utilizing ArcGIS and statistical analysis to support ecological initiatives and improve stakeholder engagement.

• Grey Squirrel Research, University of New England, Biddeford, ME, 01/2022- 05/2024, Tracked and monitored six grey squirrels on the University of New England campus using radio telemetry equipment in collaboration with a research partner., Collected and analyzed movement and behavioral data, gaining hands-on experience with field research methods and wildlife monitoring techniques.
• Student Participant, Living Shoreline Project, University of New England, Biddeford, ME, 08/2022, 05/2023, Integrate scientific, economic, and social knowledge to address local environmental challenges., Prepared and delivered written and oral presentations on soil erosion to University of New England stakeholders, as well as local and state officials, contributing to efforts to protect the university’s coastline.
• Flying Squirrel Independent Research, University of New England, Biddeford, ME, 08/2022, 12/2022, Communicated with wildlife rehabilitators to collect intake data and species information, then reported findings to the supervising professor as part of the research project., Utilized ArcGIS to digitally map and analyze flying squirrel intake data provided by wildlife rehabilitators across Maine.