2012 CREST Annual Report - Alabama A&M University

Annual Report: 1036600Ms. Gresham traveled to China as an AAMU delegate with the NIFA-funded group, whose purpose was to strengthen ties with Nanjing Forestry University, and establish a long-term research and exchange relationship. While there, she represented AAMU and experienced Chinese culture. She is an undergraduate student.Name: Belingheri, KaishaWorked for more than 160 Hours:YesContribution to Project:Ms. Belingheri traveled to China as an AAMU delegate with the NIFA-funded group, whose purpose was to strengthen ties with Nanjing Forestry University, and establish a long-term research and exchange relationship. While there, she represented AAMU and experienced Chinese culture. She is an undergraduate student.Name: Jervis, KimWorked for more than 160 Hours:YesContribution to Project:Ms. Jervis worked for Lisa Gardner's field research in late summer/early fall 2006. She learned how to: open/close nets; removebirds from nets; band and take biometric data from birds. The field team conducted their research and lived in the field (Walls ofJericho, Jackson County, AL) for 2 months.Name: Thompson, NickWorked for more than 160 Hours:YesContribution to Project:Mr. Thompson worked for Lisa Gardner's field research in late summer/early fall 2007. He learned how to: open/close nets;remove birds from nets; band and take biometric data from birds. The field team conducted their research and lived in the field(Walls of Jericho, Jackson County, AL) for 2 months.Name: Greeves, BrianWorked for more than 160 Hours:YesContribution to Project:Mr. Greeves worked for Lisa Gardner's field research in late summer/early fall 2007. He learned how to: open/close nets; removebirds from nets; band and take biometric data from birds. The field team conducted their research and lived in the field (Walls ofJericho, Jackson County, AL) for 2 months.Name: Crespo, Juan CarlosWorked for more than 160 Hours:YesContribution to Project:Mr. Crespo worked for Lisa Gardner's field research in late summer/early fall 2008. He learned how to: open/close nets; removebirds from nets; band and take biometric data from birds. The field team conducted their research and lived in the field (Walls ofJericho, Jackson County, AL) for 2 months.Name: Carter, AdamWorked for more than 160 Hours:YesContribution to Project:Mr. Carter worked for Lisa Gardner's field research in late summer/early fall 2008. He learned how to: open/close nets; removebirds from nets; band and take biometric data from birds. The field team conducted their research and lived in the field (Walls ofJericho, Jackson County, AL) for 2 months.Name: Isler, AmberWorked for more than 160 Hours:YesContribution to Project:Ms. Isler worked as a research team member with Padraic Connor on a project investigating the effects of forest management onherpetofaunal and small mammal communities in southern Tennessee in collaboration with the Southern Research Station - USDAForest Service. She conducted herpetofaunal surveys using drift fences with funnel traps and pitfalls, and assisted in smallmammal trapping. Other tasks performed are: data entry into a computer database; developed GIS and remote sensing data layers;interact with USDA Forest Service and other landowners; and complete other responsibilities assigned by team leader orsupervisor. She is expected to leave the program (field work will end) in August 2012.Page 30 of 73