ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONORS
FELLOWSHIPS
*I'm happy to provide advice for applying to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program -- please see my Contact page to reach out to me!
FELLOWSHIPS
- West Virginia University Outstanding Merit Fellowship for Continuing Doctoral Students, 2022
- Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship, 2022
- Mortar Board National Foundation Fellowship, 2021
- P.E.O. Scholar Award, 2021
- West Virginia University Ruby Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship, 2018
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship*, 2017
*I'm happy to provide advice for applying to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program -- please see my Contact page to reach out to me!
SCHOLARSHIPS
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- Goldwater Scholarship, 2015
- Udall Scholarship, 2015
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hollings Scholarship, 2014
- Mensa Foundation STEM Scholarship for Women, 2022
- Mensa Foundation J. F. Schirmer Scholarship, 2020
- Schantz Brothers Foundation Scholarship, 2020
- ABC Humane Wildlife Control and Prevention, Inc. Women in STEM Scholarship, 2017
- Izaak Walton League of America National Conservation Scholarship, 2015
- Ben Meadows Natural Resources Scholarship for Academic Achievement, 2014
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Leadership Award, 2014
- National Garden Clubs Scholarship, 2014
- Washington Brant Foundation Scholarship, 2014
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship, 2013
- National Merit Scholarship, 2012
- Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award, 2020
- Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award, 2018
- Mensa Foundation Diana Mossip Memorial Scholarship, 2017
- Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Scholarship, 2014, 2015
- Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association Scholarship, 2013, 2014, 2015
- General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Scholarship, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Rotary Club of Aberdeen Scholarship, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Aberdeen Lioness Lions Club Scholarship, 2012
- Izaak Walton League of America Chapter Conservation Scholarship, 2012
- West Virginia University Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship, 2022
- West Virginia University HOME Scholarship, 2021
- West Virginia University Merit Scholarship, 2012–2015
- West Virginia University Eberly Scholarship, 2015
- West Virginia University Forestry Endowment Fund Scholarship, 2015
- Safari Club International Foundation Sables C.J. McElroy Hunting Heritage Scholarship, 2014–2015
- West Virginia University Dean’s Scholarship, 2014
- Goodspeed Forestry Scholarship, 2013
- Hoyt Division of Forestry and Natural Resources Scholarship, 2012
- Earned 44 scholarships totaling $172,400
PRESENTATION AWARDS
- Best PhD Oral Presentation Award, West Virginia University Davis College Graduate Student Research and Creative Scholarship Day, 2023
- Best Student Oral Presentation, The Wildlife Society conference, 2022
- Best Overall Presentation Award, West Virginia University Davis College Graduate Student Research and Creative Scholarship Day, 2021
- Best PhD Lightning Presentation Award, West Virginia University Davis College Graduate Student Research and Creative Scholarship Day, 2021
- Best PhD Poster Award, West Virginia University Davis College Graduate Student Research and Creative Scholarship Day, 2019
- Best Poster Award, University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Research Symposium, 2018
For a comprehensive list of grants, fellowships/scholarships, honors, and awards, please refer to my Curriculum Vitae.
Webpage last updated: 3.22.2023
Webpage last updated: 3.22.2023
