Vance Plecha

Dedicated and enthusiastic biology major and psychology minor with a passion for scientific inquiry and a strong commitment to academic excellence. Seeking an opportunity to further my education and research experience by pursuing advanced studies in the field of biology. Eager to contribute my knowledge and skills to a dynamic research or academic environment, with the ultimate goal of making meaningful contributions to the scientific community. As a highly motivated and detail-oriented student, I am prepared to embark on the next phase of my academic journey.

Memuna Khan

• Professor of Biology, Chair of Biology Department
• Relationship: Professor, Advisor, Senior Thesis Mentor
• 300 Seward Street, Ripon, WI 54971
• 920-748-8761
• khanm@ripon.edu

Kristine Kovack-Lesh

• Professor of Psychology
• Relationship: Professor, Advisor
• 300 Seward Street, Ripon, WI 54971
• 920-748-8162
• kovack-leshk@ripon.edu

Marco Rhein

• Ripon College Men's Soccer Coach
• Relationship: Coach
• 300 Seward Street, Ripon, WI 54971
• 920-290-0009
• rheinm@ripon.edu

Senior Thesis Project

• Placed Wingscapes Audubon BirdCam motion sensitive cameras at several private residences in Ripon where Eastern Bluebirds are known to visit for supplemental feeding during the winter.
• These cameras were visited weekly and photographs of birds were saved into an electronic folder and organized by date.
• Using these photos, each bird was identified by their unique color band combinations and the number of times any particular bird was seen
  was noted.