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CORRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Texas State University – San Marcos (August 2006 – present): Student in the Biology Ph.D. Program. Advisors: Dr. Gabor, Dr. Nice, Dr. Aspbury. Project: mate choice and fitness consequences in sailfin mollies, Poecilia latipinna. GPA = 4.0/4.0 University of Texas - Austin, Bachelor of Science (August 2001- December 2004): Biological Sciences option Ecology Evolution and Behavior. - Cumulative GPA: 3.43/4.0 Biology GPA: 3.60/4.0 - Academic Honor Roll: Fall 2003 and Spring 2004. International Community School of Addis Ababa, International Baccalaureate Diploma, June 2001.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research, Dr. David Parichy’s Lab. University of Texas - Austin, Fall 2003-Fall 2004 • Conducted binary tests examining mate preference, mate choice, shoaling preferences, and the visual stimuli underlying these preferences on Zebrafish (Danio rerio). • Performed artificial breeding and egg sorting. • Videotaped behaviors and scored tapes. • Took pictures of fish in order to construct a postembryonic developmental staging series by using vital dyes to study the bone structure and neurological system development. Field Research, ARCHELON: The Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece. Kyparissia, Summer 2003 • Monitored Caretta caretta’s nests. • Measured and logged adult turtles found on the beach during night shifts. • Relocated nests; built protection around nests; recorded attempted landings and nest construction.
PUBLICATIONS
ENGESZER, R. E., ALBERICI DA BARBIANO, L., RYAN, M. J., PARICHY, D. M. Timing and plasticity of shoaling behavior in the zebrafish, Danio rerio. Submitted to Animal Behaviour: IN PRESS.
MEETING ABSTRACTS/POSTERS
ENGESZER, R. E., ALBERICI DA BARBIANO, L., RYAN, M .J., PARICHY, D. M. An analysis of shoaling preference in the zebrafish, Danio rerio. Integrative and comparative Biology, 45, 992-992. Presented by Dr. Engeszer on Jan. 5, 2006 at the annual SICB meeting, hosted in Orlando, FL.
ENGESZER, R. E., WANG, G., ALBERICI DA BARBIANO, L., PARICHY, D. M. Seeing the world differently: the onset of shoaling behavior in the zebrafish and modeling its perceptual world. Presented by Dr. Engeszer on June 18, 2006 at the 7th international meeting on Zebrafish development and genetics hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
ENGESZER, R. E., ALBERICI DA BARBIANO, L., PARICHY, D. M. Construction of a Post-embryonic Staging Series for the Zebrafish. Poster presented by Dr. Engeszer on June 2006. Displayed at the 7th international meeting on Zebrafish development and genetics hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
GRANTS
• Sigma Xi Grant in Aid of research. Awarded $ 400 in December 2006.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Animal Behavior Society: student member, Fall 2006-present.
ACTIVITIES
• Deparment of Biology Seminars: Graduate students representative. Texas State University-San Marcos, Fall 2006-present. Help in organizing lunches, contacting speakers and setting up for presentations. • UT Entomology Club: Member. UT-Austin, Fall2004. Participated in weekend camping trips aimed at collecting insects. • βββ Biological Honor Society: Member. UT-Austin, Fall 2002-Fall 2004. Tutored undergraduates for different Biology classes. Participated in fundraising events. • SURGe: Undergraduate Research Group. Special Events Committee member. UT-Austin, Spring 2004. Helped organize SURF: Annual Research Fair. • TexPIRG: Texas Public Interest Research Group. Intern. Austin, Spring 2003. Conducted surveys, maintained public relations with legislators and TexPIRG supporters.
LANGUAGES
• Fluent in Italian, English. • Basic understanding of Spanish and French.
CERTIFICATIONS
NAUI Scuba Diving Certification, May 2004. NAUI CPR Certification, April 2004. |