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Principal Investigator
Graduate Students
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Dr. Tricia Van Laar
I like birding, spending time with family and friends, and playing with my pets. I also enjoy reading (both "fun books" and science books...which can be fun sometimes, too). I grew up in the Central Valley, and after a brief sojourn to Texas, I'm happy to be back living and working in the Valley. R. Lee Nelson
I am working on characterizing the microbiota and resistome in American Crows. Next time you're in downtown Fresno at dusk, look around for some crows. My love for teaching has guided my life into a carrier of instruction through tutoring, being a TA and taking teaching courses. I like spending time in nature when I'm not in the lab. Cameron Osborne
My name is Cameron Osborne and I am a master’s student here at Fresno State. I’ve always had an interest in bugs and diseases, and I’m excited to be back in my hometown to work on a project that combines these passions. I collect ticks from recreational locations around the foothills and mountains of Fresno County to test for a variety of tick-borne diseases. I enjoy exploring and camping around my sample locations, and relax by playing with my dogs when I’m home. I enjoy my role as a TA here at Fresno State and can see myself teaching in the future. I’m also interested in the public health field and may pursue a Ph.D. after I finish my research and degree here. |
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Alex Single
Alex is working on a project with the goal of determining the status and nesting site characteristics of Black Swift (Cypseloides niger) in the southern Sierra Nevada. He works part-time for a biological consulting company and hopes to work for Point Blue Conservation Science after graduation. |
Undergraduates
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Christian Cunningham
I am an undergraduate going into my senior year. I am interested in cephalopods (with a favoritism to octopuses) and enjoy hiking. I found my love for microbiology when I began taking courses at Fresno State and became fascinated with the world under the microscope. I hope to join a Ph.D. program in the Fall of 2018, and afterwards return to the Central Valley to work in academia. Emmanuel Flores
I am going into my senior year. I became interested in the field of biology when I started sculpting ceramicware that focused on anthropomorphizing characteristics of the natureto make us feel more connected to one another and the universe. I am interested in studying abroad to obtain my Masters and Ph D. Aside from that, I enjoy playing soccer, taekwondo, traveling, wheel throwing, playing and listening to music. I also hope to write a television pilot. |
