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Alyssa Lynch, B.S.

Ph.D. student in the biological sciences with an interest in understanding how aquatic insects select for egg oviposition habitat in NC streams.
Education

North Carolina State University

Ph.D., Biological Sciences / May, 2027 (anticipated)

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

UNC Asheville

B.S., Biology / August, 2023

Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America
Experience

North Carolina State University

Teaching Assistant / August, 2023Present

• Lab instructor for four Biology 181 (Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity) and Zoology 350 (Animal Phylogeny and Diversity) laboratory courses; Lead lab discussions; Grade in-lab and homework assignments.

University of North Carolina Asheville

Field and Lab Research Assistant / May, 2022May, 2023

Conducted field research tagging individuals of two species of Sarracenia pitcher plants to understand impacts of hybridization; Presented research at the Association of Southeastern Biologists conference; Experience working with federally endangered species, loading hematocytometers, preservation of anthers, Alexander’s stain maceration, and sample homogenization for counting; Experience developing research ideas and interpreting data.

Sundown Reptiles

Reptile Assistant / August, 2022August, 2023

Husbandry, maintenance, and handling of a variety of species of valuable gecko, tree monitor, and green tree python specimens; Observe egg production, provide direct aid to sick reptiles.

Appalachian Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife Husbandry Intern / January, 2023August, 2023

Husbandry, maintenance, and handling of a variety of wildlife species including waterfowl, opossums, squirrels, etc.…; Laundry and kitchen tasks for bedding upkeep, and animal feed preparation.

About
I, Alyssa Lynch, recently set forth on my academic journey as a student in North Carolina State University’s Biology Ph.D. program. This past summer, I proudly earned my B.S. in biology and minor in environmental studies at the University of North Carolina Asheville. To research evolutionary relationships in order to understand underlying mechanisms driving interactions is my academic goal. My career goals are to obtain a position working in the Biological Sciences with both field and lab opportunities.

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