Mya Mollner
Newnan,GA
Summary
Biological sciences major with a concentration in ecology, evolution, and organismal biology, complemented by a psychology minor. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in research methodologies. Actively pursuing opportunities in animal behavior and marine biology to contribute to impactful conservation initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, GA, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Educate guests on the aquarium's animals and bring awareness to conservation efforts
- Perform behavioral observations using ZooMonitor software
- Assist staff with daily husbandry duties at the offsite quarantine facility, such as washing and sterilizing equipment, cleaning enclosures, and feeding animals.
Georgia State University
Project Safe Flight
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Surveying campus for bird-building collisions and collecting data using ArcGIS
- Learn and know procedures on how to collect injured and/or deceased specimens
Georgia State University
Citizen Science Program With REEF
Key Largo, FL
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Became a level two surveyor by being able to identify several families of tropical fish in the Tropical Western Atlantic
- Completed several surveys in at various sites in Key Largo, Florida where fish species were identified and populations sizes estimated
- Practiced underwater data collection/surveying
Georgia State University
Convict Cichlid Lab / Course-based Research
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Carried out husbandry duties for cichlid fish and maintained tank enclosures by performing water changes, filter upkeep, and maintenance of water conditions (i.e Temperature and ammonia levels)
- Designed and carried out experiments pertaining to cichlid fish behavior and pair bond formation
- Bookkeeping of husbandry and maintenance duties, as well as recordkeeping of experimental observations and data
- Analysis of data and presentation at research conference
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science / Ecology, Evolution, Organismal Concentration
Georgia State University
true12.2024
Skills
- MS Office competent
- Laboratory experience
- Recordkeeping
- Organization
- Strong work ethic
- Detail-oriented
- Calm Under Pressure
- Collaboration
- Leadership
Timeline
Volunteer
Georgia Aquarium
10.2023 - Current
Georgia State University
Citizen Science Program With REEF
05.2023 - 05.2023
Georgia State University
Project Safe Flight
09.2022 - 11.2023
Georgia State University
Convict Cichlid Lab / Course-based Research
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science / Ecology, Evolution, Organismal Concentration
Georgia State University
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