I am a recent graduate seeking a Master's (or possibly PhD) degree involving
wildlife biology and
conservation, and open to many types of opportunities within that field of
study. I'm currently
working as a wildlife biologist in Hawaii and hoping to begin school again in
Fall 2015. I have
pasted (as best I can with the formatting options) my current CV to this
posting. Please feel free to contact me via email about potential
graduate opportunities, thanks!!
Hannah L. Hubanks
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science, Class of 2012
Zoology Major
Certificate of Environmental Science
Certificate in the African Studies Program
Relevant coursework: Animal Behavior, Biology, Earth Materials, Environmental
Conservation, Environmental geology, Environment and
Health- Global perspective, General ecology, Environmental Studies- Social
Perspective, Human/Animal Relationships: Biology &
Philosophy, Introduction to Entomology, Introduction to Geologic Structure,
Limnology, Parasitology, Philosophical Problems of
Biological Sciences
Related Experience
Wildlife Biologist Volunteer- James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, HI
October 2014-Present
Monitoring efficiency of predator control across 200 acres of managed
waterfowl habitat, versus unmanaged, by using baited track
tunnels to identify the prevalence and species of predators among plots
Surveying presence and behavior of endangered endemic waterfowl, nest
locations, and offspring survival
Recapturing birds on the refuge with geolocators, and resight surveys of
banded curlews
Forest Ecology/Entomology Field Supervisor- U. of Wisconsin- Madison
April 2014-August 2014
Research question: Are there chemical and/or genetic differences between
populations of the Rocky Mountain lodgepole and whitebark
pines that make them better defended from bark beetle attack?
Prepared project logistics for the Forest Ecology Remote Sensing Technology
(FERST) labs summer field season in Montana and Idaho,
involving tree phloem and demography data collection in mountain wilderness
areas
Interviewed and hired a field assistant, supervised two personnel, led five
weeks of data collection in the field, arranged
accommodation and transportation, and oversaw budgeting, project deadlines, and
data organization
Developed spatial layout of tree sampling, selected suitable sample sites,
and then collected phloem, core samples, and tree
demography data to assess overall forest health on 175 plots
Organized daily field efforts, scouted sites, and coordinated activities with
local contacts
Compiled data and methods into comprehensive documents and spreadsheets for
further analysis
WWOOF Volunteer/WWOOF Farm Management- New Zealand January
2013-August 2013
Spent seven months in New Zealand involved with World Wide Opportunities on
Organic Farms (WWOOF)
Became a confident independent traveler abroad on a budget, acquiring superb
social skills and organization
Progressed from an enthusiastic volunteer to a self-reliant position managing
a small permaculture property
Gained a unique perspective on environmental issues from five organic
properties (Beekeeping, olive oil press, permaculture food
production, livestock management, and Buddhist community)
Forest Ecology/Entomology Field/Lab Technician- U. of Wisconsin-Madison May
2012-January 2013
Research question: How do patterns of mountain pine beetle and natural enemy
preferences differ between lodgepole and whitebark
pine along an elevation transect?
Lead strenuous backcountry research for seven weeks of data collection in the
Wind River Range of Wyoming
Assembled and monitored flight interception traps, acquired mountain pine
beetle samples weekly from traps
Collected data on tree condition over the season including tree demography,
cover, and tree rings
Used digital imaging with color infrared and visible cameras to map tree
mortality to link to satellite imagery
Analyzed imaging data for extrapolation onto the Greater Yellowstone
Ecosystem using Google Earth
Translated and organized field data into a manageable using spreadsheets and
GIS, prepared project summary
Back-country forest regeneration fieldwork (two weeks) in a forest burned
area of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of
Minnesota, including soil sampling and tree demography measurement
Parasitology Lab Technician- USGS National Wildlife Health Center, WI
August 2011-January 2013
Research question: Are imported live Southeast Asian swamp eels a potential
source of human gnathostomiasis in the U.S.?
Developed skills in delicate eel necropsy, along with diagnosis procedures
for both eel and various waterfowl
Became familiar with a variety of parasites, found and identified within
various animal body tissues
Developed attention to detail and and confidence as a researcher to pose
intriguing new questions
Conducted and carried out an independent project for new research on
parasites of the white-faced ibis, and wrote a corresponding
journal report and data summary for publishing
Entrusted with Department of Interior responsibility and important tasks in
the laboratory
Wildlife Research Field Technician- Clemson University, SC
May 2010-August 2010
Research question: Is there a pattern of overlap or possible avoidance between
the home ranges of raccoons and coyotes on the barrier
island of Cat Island, SC?
Learned to safely capture, handle, and apply a radio collar to wildlife of
interest such as coyotes and raccoons using leg-hold traps,
small mammal traps, and spring loaded traps
Conducted research involving day and night telemetry of collared wildlife,
collection of scat along transects for laboratory analysis,
and organization of collected data
Assisted another island colleague with night monitoring of sea turtle nests,
and daytime checks for depredation
Experienced living a rugged lifestyle in harsh conditions, and enjoyed
working in outdoor settings both independently and in groups
Animal Caretaker and Educator- Big Cat Rescue & Educational Center, WI
May 2009-September 2010
Provided daily care for 27 rescued big cats (lions, leopards, and tigers) and
educated the public about animal rescue, big cat biology,
and safety in handling exotic animals
Guided groups of all ages on informative tours through the non-profit
organization rescue center
Awards and Honors
Lowell R. Laudon Scholarship, 2010
Academic Excellence Award- Geology, 2010
Skills
Languages: English (native), Spanish (proficient), Swahili (conversational),
French (beginner) Computer: Microsoft Office, Apple products,
BaseCamp for Garmin, Garmin GPS, Google Earth Certifications: Yoga Alliance
Instructor, 200-hour training in Thailand
Publications (forthcoming)
Hubanks, Hannah L., Rebecca A. Cole, Mauritz C. Sterner III, Constance L.
Roderick, Barbara L. Bodentstein, James W. Mertins, and
William G. Henry. Helminths and Ectoparasites Collected from the North American
White-faced Ibis, (Plegadis chihi) (Pelecaniformes:
Threskiornithidae). Comparative Parasitology. (Expected publication: December
2014)
