Education
- Ph. D. 2016. Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, the United States. Department of Biology
- Master. 2010. Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, the United States. Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- B. Sc. 2006. Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan. Department of Life Science
Fellowship, Grants and Awards
- Best poster award, International Symposium of Ecology, Genomics and Biodiversity, 2018.
- The Mark E. Hauber studetn presentation award, Northen American Ornithological Conference, 2016
- Student travel award, American Ornithologists' Union, 2016
- Student travel grant award, Animal Behavior Society, 2016
- Student travel award, American Ornithologists' Union, 2015
- Student travel grant award, International Society for Behavioral Ecology, 2014
- Student research grants, Animal Behavior Society, 2012
- Tuition exemption award, Florida China Linkage Institute, University of West Florida, 2009-2010
- Jennings scholarships, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, 2008
- Undergraduate thesis award, Department of Life Science, Tunghai University, 2006
- Presidential award, Department of Life Science, Tunghai University, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
Experience
Teaching assistant, August 2010 – 2016
- Behavioral Ecology (graduate): Participate in class discussion, grade assignments and help to develop modules for future use; present.
Department of Biology, Univ. of Florida. - Biological Science (non-majors): Managed on-line discussion board and graded assignment; Fall 2014, Spring 2015.
Department of Biology, Univ. of Florida. - Integrated Principles of Biology (majors, lower division): Guided lab activities and graded assignments; Fall 2010, 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013.
Department of Biology, Univ. of Florida. - Evolution (upper division): Participated class discussion, guided lab activities and graded assignments; Fall 2012, Fall 2013.
Department of Biology, Univ. of Florida. - Avian Field Research (upper division): Participated and guided mist-netting activities; May 2009, March 2010, March 2012, March 2013.
Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Univ. of Florida.
- Seeds and seedlings dynamic tracking across general flowering events in dipterocarp forest
Dr. Yu-Yun Cheng (Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan)
Checking seed and seedling status in sampling plot regularly. June-August 2004, June-August 2006. Pasoh Forest Reserve, Malaysia. - Population genetic projects of gray-cheeked fulvetta (Alcippe morrisonia) and Oriental great reed warbler (Acrocephalus orientalis)
Dr. Ruey-Shing Lin (Chief of Division of Habitats and Ecosystems, Endemic Species Research Institute, Taiwan)
DNA extraction, molecular sex identification and mtDNA haplotype analysis. 2003-2006. Jiji, Taiwan.
Outreach
Mentor, February 2018 - May 2019
- National Primary and High School Science Fair
Mentor for students from National Chengchi University associated High School who aim to attend the science fair
- "Impact of Urbanization toward Wildlife: Using Northern Cardinal as an Example"
Guest lecture for "Environmental Science" at University of Philippines in Visaya
- Taiwanese film “KANO” 2015 North America tour
Raised funds for international airfare and communicated with local communities in 7 cities to arrange tour activities for the film director and producer
Overseas Taiwanese for Democracy
- Talk to Scientists project
Introduced research project to 7th grade student on-line and answered interviewing questions via e-mails
Talbert Middle School, CA
- Earth Day public education project
Edited week-long daily journals and designed activities for elementary school kids and their families to enhance public awareness of environmental issues
Tunghai University
- Wild Bird Club
Organized monthly bird-watching activities on campus
Tunghai University.
Society Membership
American Ornithologists’ Union, American Society of Naturalists, Animal behavior Society, Florida Ornithological Society, International Society of Behavioral Ecology, Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of the Republic of China, Wilson Ornithological Society
Skills
Language: English (intermediate/advanced), Mandarin (native), Spanish (beginner)
Statistical program: R, SAS, SPSS
Computer program: Adobe Photoshop; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Raven: Interactive sound analysis software; Windows moviemaker
Statistical program: R, SAS, SPSS
Computer program: Adobe Photoshop; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Raven: Interactive sound analysis software; Windows moviemaker