Kevin L. Wu
Davis,United States
Summary
Motivated, adaptable, and reliable undergraduate student utilizing a background of wildlife and museum science to further a career in wildlife conservation, avian research, and education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Outreach Lead
UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology
10.2025 - Current
- Managed museum specimens for UC Davis courses, facilitating research and public outreach events.
- Conducted museum tours, communicating life histories of various vertebrate species to the public.
- Aided in vertebrate species identification and conservation education through effective programming.
- Trained numerous volunteers and interns in species identification and museums studies.
Social Media Intern
UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology
12.2024 - Current
- Created and published social media posts highlighting museum collections, curation, specimen preparation, and education outreach.
- Photographed and edited material relating to museum processes, research, and events.
Undergraduate Technician
Karp Lab, UC Davis Department of WFCB
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted integrated wetland management projects for the lab of Dr. Daniel Karp and doctoral candidate John Veon in the UC Davis Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology.
- Processed and analyzed thousands of camera trap photos to taxonomically identify wildlife species, especially waterfowl.
Herpetological Survey Intern
UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Recorded field data and population counts of herpetofauna species of Putah Creek.
- Handled various species of invertebrates, lizards, snakes, and amphibians.
Biomonitoring Field Intern
UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted in nestbox biomonitoring and chick handling of several species for the Putah Creek Nestbox Highway project.
- Collected and analyzed biometric and population data of nestbox study species.
Field and Camera Trap Research Assistant
WildComm Research Stations
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Recorded population data of mammal and avian species of the Limpopo region in South Africa utilizing field transect and bird count methods.
- Collected and analyzed thousands of camera trap photos while processing data using digital software systems.
- Collected filmographic data of big-game South African fauna to study habitat usage and mating behaviors.
Education
B.S. - Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA, United States06-2027
Skills
- Scientific Communication
- Public Outreach
- Conducting Tours
- Wildlife Handling
- Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Team-oriented Collaboration and Work Ethic
- Data Entry Proficiency
- Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tagging
Organizations And Clubs
The Wildlife Society at UC Davis
- Philanthropy Coordinator | August 2025 - June 2026
- Co-President | June 2026 - Present
Timeline
Herpetological Survey Intern
UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology
05.2026 - 07.2026
Undergraduate Technician
Karp Lab, UC Davis Department of WFCB
04.2026 - 08.2026
Education Outreach Lead
UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology
10.2025 - Current
Field and Camera Trap Research Assistant
WildComm Research Stations
06.2025 - 07.2025
Biomonitoring Field Intern
UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology
04.2025 - 06.2026
Social Media Intern
UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology
12.2024 - Current
B.S. - Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology
University of California, Davis