EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park, MD Ph.D Candidate (Entered Fall 2003) Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, Systematics (BEES) Program / Entomology Department

Georgetown University, Washington, DC Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Biology, May 1998

WORK EXPERIENCE

NatureServe*, Arlington, VA; January 2001-July 2003

GIS Data Specialist

Trained field biologists and data managers to use a custom Geographic Information System (GIS), for mapping occurrences of the elements of biodiversity (rare and threatened species and natural community types). Training included helping users to develop an understanding of the methodology for collecting and representing element occurrence data. § Guided and supported partners in the Natural Heritage Network in the data conversion process through on-site visits, phone contact, and the internet. (The Natural Heritage Network connects about 75 independent programs across North America, which are charged with gathering, managing, and distributing detailed biodiversity information.) § Performed technical aspects of data conversion from paper maps and DOS databases to digital GIS layers and Oracle relational databases.

The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA; July 1999-December 2000

Conservation Database Specialist

Coordinated and performed information exchanges concerning North American biodiversity, between The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Conservation Science central databases and members of the Natural Heritage Network. § Supported users of TNC's custom database system throughout the Natural Heritage Network, as well as colleagues in the Conservation Science department. § Mined and reported information from TNC's databases, for TNC conservation purposes, delivery to federal agencies or other non-profits, and special projects like the book Precious Heritage: The Status of Biodiversity in the United States (Oxford Univ. Press, 2000).

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Engelhard, NC; January 1999-June 1999

Field Contractor

Studied effects of farm habitat and depredation on wildlife, especially Northern Bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus). § Surveyed avian predator activity using an artificial nest protocol; trapped mid-sized mammalian predators (opossums, foxes, raccoons) by a variety of techniques; euthanized trapped predators following a veterinary drug protocol.

Chunchucmil Archeology Dig, Chunchucmil, Yucatan, Mexico; 27 July-12 August 1998

Assistant to Professor Timothy Beach, Georgetown University

Assisted in categorization, analysis, and sample collection of soils for ongoing research at Ancient Mayan site, using standard geomorphology and hydrology procedures and equipment.

Ecology Lab, Georgetown University, Washington, DC; June 1997-December 1997

Assistant to Professor Martha Weiss

Collected and reared Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus) caterpillars to identify common parasitoids, execute behavioral experiments, and collect extensive data about shelter building and ballistic frass ejection. § Prepared and synthesized data for thesis and journal publication.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Principles of Biology II, Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park; Fall 2003. Teaching Assistant responsible for lab section

Forest Ecology, Biology Department, Georgetown University, Washington, DC; Fall 1997. Teaching Assistant to Professor Ed Barrows. Oversaw and assisted in organization of weekly laboratory portion of class. § Conducted review sessions and proctored laboratory practica.

PUBLICATIONS

Weiss, M. R., E. M. Lind, M. T. Jones, J. D. Long, and J. L. Maupin. Uniformity of leaf shelter construction by early-instar larvae of Epargyreus clarus (Hesperiidae), the Silver-spotted Skipper. Journal of Insect Behavior (In press).

Lind, E.M., M.T. Jones, J.D. Long, and M.R. Weiss, 2001. Ontogenetic changes in leaf shelter construction by larvae of Epargyreus clarus (Hesperiidae), the Silver-spotted Skipper. Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, 54:77-82.

Lind, E.M., 1998. "Good housekeeping: shelter building and frass ejection behaviors in Epargyreus clarus, the Silver-spotted Skipper caterpillar." Senior Thesis, Georgetown University Biology Department. 60 pp.

HONORS

Graduate Fellow, University of Maryland College of Life Sciences, 2003-2004.

Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Inducted Associate Member, May 1998

Georgetown Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research Award for Senior Thesis, May 1998