Julia Fitzpatrick
Nicholasville,Kentucky
Summary
Highly motivated fourth-year undergraduate honors biology student with a passion for conservation biology, ecology, and botany. Seeking admission into a graduate program.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
LICHEN RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Morehead State University
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized reference materials to identify samples
- Collected specimens in field, documenting details such as geology, coordinates, elevation, and surrounding flora
- Participated in professor-led research project to inventory lichen species in Carter Caves State Park
REU Student
Eastern Kentucky University
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed research project and plan based on personal interests
- Collected data from 14 sandstone rock shelters and identified vascular plants found within
- Analyzed data using series of statistical tests
- Attended workshops for GIS programs and R Studio
- Presentation at Kentucky Academy of Sciences November 2023
WASP RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Morehead State University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Collected specimens using pan traps in wooded areas and open fields, and reset traps after collection
- Presented findings with partners on what families are found in region
- Participated in a research project to inventory wasp species in Morehead, Kentucky
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky05.2024
Skills
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Field Research and Data Collection
- Organism Identification
- Teamwork and Communication
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Adaptability
Presentations
- "A Preliminary Survey on the Biodiversity of Wasps in Eastern Kentucky" Lorien Molstad, Zoe Baker, Julia Fitzpatrick, Bethany Lucio, Dr. Sean O'Keefe, Celebration of Student Scholarship, Morehead, KY, Spring 2022
- "Characteristics of Kentucky sandstone rock shelters and the effects on vascular plant diversity" Julia Fitzpatrick, Dr. Kelly Watson, Dr. Sally Chambers, Proposal: Lilley Cornett Woods Research Symposium, Summer 2023, Poster Presentation: Kentucky Academy of Sciences, November 2023
Volunteer Experience
- VOLUNTEER, City of Olive Hill, Olive Hill, KY, 08/2022, 12/2022, Renovation of John "Hop" Brown Memorial Park, concerning soil conservation efforts.
- VOLUNTEER, Monarch Watch, Morehead, Kentucky, 08/2022, 11/2022, Raised and tagged monarch butterflies to contribute to migration research.
- VOLUNTEER, Friends of McConnell Springs Park, Lexington, KY, 09/2022, 09/2022, Removed invasive vegetation along established trails.
- VOLUNTEER, Maximo Nivel, Antigua, 05/2022, 06/2022, Volunteered at Niños con Bendición, an after-school program.
References
Dr. Allen Risk
Morehead State University
Research Mentor and Professor
a.risk@moreheadstate.edu
Dr. Sally Chambers
Eastern Kentucky University
Research Mentor
Sally.Chambers@eku.edu
Dr. Brian Reeder
Morehead State University
Advisor and Professor
b.reeder@moreheadstate.edu
Relevant Coursework
- Zoology
- Botany
- Ecology
- Local Flora
- Physical Geology
- Historical Geology
- Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
- Global Environmental Issues
- Mammalogy
- Animal Behavior
- Microbiology
- Conservation Biology
- Biochemistry
Timeline
REU Student
Eastern Kentucky University
05.2023 - 07.2023
LICHEN RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Morehead State University
08.2022 - Current
WASP RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Morehead State University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Morehead State University