Catrina Marie Alberts
Ph.D. student in Biology, Northern Arizona University
ABOUT
me
I am passionate about preserving the natural world and promoting biodiversity. With my expertise in environmental DNA, I have the tools to better understand amphibian populations on Indigenous land. As a Diné scientist, the primary focus of my research is bridging the gap between Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western scientific methodologies to paint a fuller picture of the ecosystems in which these creatures thrive. By doing so, I aim to contribute to greater conservation efforts and to the health of our planet.
EDUCATION
MY ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
2018-2022
Bachelor of Science
Natural Resources: Wildlife Conservation
and Management
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
2024-Present
Ph.D. Student
Biology
Northern Arizona University
EXPERIENCE
MY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022-2022
United States Forest Service, Wildlife Intern
2022-2023
Animal Area Volunteer - (Goats, Capybara, Aldabra Tortoises, Galápagos Tortoises), Reid Park Zoo
2023-2024
Northern Arizona University, Research and
Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates Scholar
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
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Blue lines indicate levels of expertise in each listed skill
Qualitative Research Methods
Data Analysis
Wildlife surveys
Fieldwork
Teaching
Presenting research
Technical writing
RStudio
ArcGIS Survey123
ArcGIS Pro
Presentations
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Poster Presenter at SACNAS – National Diversity in STEM Conference | Phoenix, AZ | October - November 2024
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Awarded: Outstanding Research Presentation
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Poster Presenter at Society for Ecological Restoration | Tucson, AZ | September 2024
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Awarded: Best Visual Representation
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Poster Presenter at National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration | Albuquerque, NM | April 2024
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Poster Presenter at Biology Student Symposium hosted by Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | February 2024
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Poster Presenter at Southwestern Climate Action Summit | Chinle, AZ | September 2023
This poster showcases the progress of my first semester of my Ph.D. research. It was awarded "Outstanding Research Presentation" at the SACNAS Conference, 2024.
This poster showcases the work I completed as a RaMP scholar where I validated Northern leopard frog sequences to be used for eDNA studies. This poster was awarded "Best Visual Representation" at the SER conference, 2024.
This poster showcases the progress of my first semester of my Ph.D. research. It was awarded "Outstanding Research Presentation" at the SACNAS Conference, 2024.
Slideshow of poster presentations. Click the poster to see full view.
Awards
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Member of Phi Theta Kappa | Fall 2016 - Summer 2022
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Dean's Honor List at the University of Arizona | Fall 2018 - Summer 2022
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Research and Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureate Fellow at Northern Arizona University | Summer 2023 - Summer 2024
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Recipient of the Northern Arizona University Presidential Fellowship | Fall 2024 - Present
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Recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program | Fall 2024 - Present
Gallery
The beautiful places I've been
Wildlife I've encountered
