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Annette Evans
University of Connecticut
Contact Information
Email: annette.evans(at)uconn.edu
Office: BPB 322
Mailing Address: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut
75 N. Eagleville Road Unit 3043
Storrs, CT 06269
Education
PhD Student
2014-present
University of Connecticut, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Major Advisors: Elizabeth Jockusch, Ph.D. and Mark Urban, Ph.D.
Master of Science
2012-2013
University of Auckland, New Zealand, Joint Graduate School in Biodiversity and Biosecurity
Majoring in Biosecurity and Conservation, awarded with First Class Honors
Post-graduate Diploma
2011-2012
University of Auckland, New Zealand, Joint Graduate School in Biodiversity and Biosecurity
Majoring in Biosecurity and Conservation, awarded with Distinction
Bachelor of Science
2008-2010
University of Auckland, New Zealand, Faculty of Science
Double majoring in Biological Sciences and Geology
Presentations
- Evans, A. 2014, Scale insects as keystone species: the importance of honeydew to endemic gecko populations in a recovering island ecosystem. TES seminar series, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department, University of Connecticut.
- Evans, A. 2012, Scale insects as keystone species: the importance of honeydew to endemic gecko populations in a recovering island ecosystem. New Zealand Ecological Society conference.
- Evans, A. 2012, Are scale insects keystone species in island trophic interactions? University of Auckland Joint Graduate School Seminar day
- Evans, A. 2012, Has the ecological importance of scale insects been neglected as a restoration strategy in New Zealand forest ecosystems? New Zealand Entomological Society conference.
- Evans, A. 2011,Trophic interactions between geckos and honeydew-producing scale insects in an isolated island ecosystem. Masters Research Proposal, University of Auckland.
- Evans, A. 2011, The roles and importance of insects. Stonefields School.
- Stavert, J., Evans, A. 2011, Reptile biodiversity and conservation. Henderson Valley School.
Publications
AE Evans, D Towns and JR Beggs. The relative importance of sugar resources to endemic gecko populations in an isolated island ecosystem. New Zealand Journal of Ecology. Submitted
Research Grants
2012: Ecological Society of New Zealand student travel grant
2012-2013: New Zealand Entomological Society 21st Anniversary Research Scholarship
2012: New Zealand Herpetological Society Research grant
2012-2013: University of Auckland Faculty of Science Masters Award
2010: University of Auckland Summer Research Scholarship
2009-2012: Studylink Bonded Merit Scholarship
Honors and Awards
- University of Auckland Cultural Blues Award (2012)
- 5th Place in the Ladies Open-composed team dance at the World Irish Dancing Championships, Belfast, Ireland (2012)
- 1st in Class, BIOSCI 748, Weeds and Pest Management, University of Auckland (2011)
- Senior Prize in Biological Sciences and Geology,University of Auckland (2010)
- Ornithological Society of New Zealand - Auckland Student Prize (2007)
Teaching
Fall 2014 - Spring 2015: Teaching Assistant, Foundations of Biology - University of Connecticut
2010 - 2012: Private tutor: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics - Auckland, New Zealand
Society Memberships
- Connecticut Entomological Society 2014 - Present
- Society for Research on Amphibians and Reptiles in New Zealand 2011 - Present
- New Zealand Herpetological Society 2011 - Present
- Ornithological Society of New Zealand 2007 - 2010
- Miranda Naturalist Trust 2007 - 2009