2006 ASM-AIBS Graduate Student Policy Intern
For the second consecutive year, AIBS is hosting a graduate student science policy intern at its Washington DC headquarters. The internship is sponsored by the American Society of Mammalogists, an AIBS member society. The 2006 ASM intern is Ms. Natalie Dawson, a PhD student in biology at the University of New Mexico. Natalie will be working in the AIBS Public Policy Office from approximately September 5 to December 10.
Natalie earned her undergraduate degree in 2002 in biology/environmental science from Central Michigan University. Her current research at the University of New Mexico focuses on the mammals of the Alexander Archipelago (within the Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska). She is using genetic techniques to define endemic species on islands, and then to use these species as models for redefining the management techniques currently used on this island system. Additionally, Natalie has worked with her advisor for several years to conduct a mammal inventory across the national parks of Alaska for museum collections, including the University of Alaska Museum and UNM's Museum of Southwestern Biology. She hopes to complete her doctorate in May 2008.
AIBS Member Societies and Organizations interested in placing a Graduate Student Policy Intern at AIBS or otherwise partnering with AIBS on public policy matters should contact AIBS's Director of Public Policy Robert Gropp at rgropp@aibs.org