Shawn P. Walls
El Paso
Summary
Dedicated and analytical field research assistant with a passion in field and laboratory research. Excelled in biodiversity monitoring and data analysis, enhancing research outcomes. Skilled in species identification and data collection, coupled with strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Achieved significant advancements in understanding animal behavioral responses to environmental stimuli.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiative
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported a behavioral study examining animal responses to a robotic rattlesnake model, conducted in collaboration with the El Paso Zoo.
- Assisted with 3D-printed model design and assembly, configuring a vibration mechanism to simulate a realistic rattlesnake rattle.
- Conducted behavioral trials in animal enclosures under ethical guidelines, documenting species responses to various stimuli using video recordings.
- Performed data entry and systematically scored all video recordings, following specific behavioral criteria to assess individual animal reactions.
- Analyzed data to compare initial reactions and latency times across control and experimental trials.
Undergraduate Field Assistant
Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in research evaluating biodiversity and habitat conditions in Franklin Mountains State Park.
- Managed over 55 remote game trail cameras, identifying species using Camelot photo tagging software.
- Conducted vegetation surveys to assess plant diversity.
- Led public outreach and education efforts, providing wildlife education to park visitors.
- Helped create detailed maps of key hiking trails in the park’s landscape.
Field Assistant/Ranch Hand
Roderick Cattle Company
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted land and animal surveys to monitor terrain and wildlife populations on the ranch.
- Assisted in collecting environmental data to evaluate the health of the ranch’s ecosystems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2025
Skills
- Researching skills
- Laboratory operations
- Data analysis
- Laboratory techniques
- Research reporting
- Experiment development
- Qualitative research
- Specimen and sample preparation
- Data collection
- Biodiversity monitoring
- Species identification
- Vegetation surveys
- Remote camera management
Accomplishments
Contributed to first survey/evaluation of wildlife biodiversity in the Franklin Mountains State Park within the greater Chihuahuan Desert located in El Paso, Texas.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiative
08.2024 - 12.2024
Undergraduate Field Assistant
Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation
01.2024 - 08.2024
Field Assistant/Ranch Hand
Roderick Cattle Company
03.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
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