Tianze Ling
Miami,FL
Summary
I am a trained ecologist with a diverse background in marine ecology, herpetology, and ornithology. I am experienced and efficient in both field and lab work. I have conducted research on both marine invertebrates and amphibians. As an avid birder, I am familiar with hundreds of species found in North America and have served as a volunteer in a migration banding station. I see public communication as an important part of conservation research as it helps increase public awareness and potentially funding. Therefore, I have been very active on social media, promoting the conservation of both wildlife and their habitats through my photography and words.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Cape Florida Banding Station
Miami, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Opening and closing of mist nets.
- Currently being trained to hold and extract birds.
Social Media Influencer
Freelance
09.2022 - Current
- Over 10,000 followers across platforms.
- Raise awareness about wildlife conservation.
- Share personal experience with nature (primarily birding).
- Photography tutorials.
Intern
University of Miami Sikkel Lab
Miami, FL
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed a personal project on the comparison of the abundance and community composition of gnathiid isopods between natural and artificial reefs in South Florida.
- Gnathiid collection using a light trap in South Florida.
- Conducted fish surveys as part of the study.
- Participated in the preservation of specimens.
Research Assistant
Bucknell University Takahashi Lab
Lewisburg, PA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Used eDNA to locate Eastern Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) in the streams of central Pennsylvania.
- Participated in the development of a new sex determination method for Eastern Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis).
- Collected live salamanders and water samples in the field.
- Extracted DNA from tissue samples.
Education
Master of Science - Marine Biology
University of Miami
Miami, FL12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05-2023
Skills
- Field work (both on land and underwater)
- Basic lab work (PCR & gel electrophoresis)
- DNA extraction from tissue samples
- Data analysis with R
- AAUS Certified Scientific Diver
- Public communication through social media
- Wildlife photography and videography
- Video editing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Certification
- AAUS Certified Scientific Diver
- PADI Advanced Openwater Diver
Affiliations
- Top 10 Favorite Videos From the 2024 Audubon Photo Awards
Timeline
Intern
University of Miami Sikkel Lab
06.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Cape Florida Banding Station
04.2024 - Current
Social Media Influencer
Freelance
09.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Bucknell University Takahashi Lab
08.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Marine Biology
University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Bucknell University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Bucknell University
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