Jevon Smalls
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Avid scholar with wide-ranging academic background and experience in conducting scientific, experimental, and interdisciplinary research; possessing strong skills in applying scientific methodologies to such research. Passionate about exploring the various connections between Environmental Science and Psychology, specifically how ongoing environmental challenges and human interactions can impact the behavior and welfare of animal species, further influencing a human’s willingness to advocate for conservation of affected animal species.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Capstone Experience (SCE) Project
Salisbury Zoological Park
08.2024 - Current
- Examined how human visitors at Salisbury Zoo impacted the behavior and welfare of Spider Monkeys and Black-footed Prairie Dogs to further determine how observed behavior influenced a human’s willingness to advocate for conservation of affected species
- To conduct this research, human visitors were given surveys asking about their own behavior, and about the observed animals’ behavior(s)
- The Spider Monkeys and Black-footed Prairie Dogs were observed directly, first-hand; and with a video camera to future identify observed behaviors
Psychology Wellness and Social Media Intern
Washington College
01.2024 - Current
- Planned and collaborated events with other wellness interns focused on increasing campus wellness
- Kept all wellness event materials organized as the Stock Room Inventory Keeper and Wellness on Wheels Materials Coordinator
- Collaborated on events with Women’s League of Washington College, Psychology Club, and the Esports and Gaming Club
- Provided event feedback and helped create and design Social Media Wellness posts, and Positive Affirmation Cards
Education Intern
Salisbury Zoo
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisting with zoo upkeep including: cleaning animal enclosures and animal dishes, deep cleaning buildings; raking; and mulching
- Efficiently handling, feeding, and caring for zoo Education animals
- Primarily working with various mammals, birds, and reptiles
- Actively participating in Zoo Education tabling events and outreach programs, and assisting in Guided Tours for summer camps and visitors
- Volunteered at the Zoo’s 70th Anniversary Gala in June 2024
- Conducted a behavioral study on a Guinea Pig and a Sun Conure to see how the observed animals developed distinct cognitive techniques to perform the same Enrichment exercise (finding food from underneath Stacking Cups) in a shared environmental habitat
Tropical Ecology Class Researcher
Washington College
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Conducted research on Howler Monkeys and Hummingbirds to determine how their visit duration fluctuated based on time of day based on variable interactions
- Developed research skills through using a refractometer to measure plant sugar concentration, constructing multi-factor graphs, charts, and statistical analyses using Microsoft Excel
- Strengthened research skills through collaborating with other researchers, writing research papers, and presenting a research findings
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Intern
Coastal Studies Institute
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research on Southern Flounder Histology to determine how their reproductive patterns varied based on age, inlet location, and month of capture
- Collaborated on this interdisciplinary research with other environmental scientists, biologists, and economists
- Developed research skills by analyzing data to make interrelation graphs using Microsoft Excel; and by presenting a research poster
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology,
Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland05.2025
Skills
- YSI Probe
- Use of Refractometer
- Use of Seine and Crab Nets
- Microscope use
- Use of Histological slide for data collection
- Water quality data collection and testing
- Air quality with testing kits
- ARCH GIS
- Google Earth
- Video camera
- Binoculars
- Measuring soil pH and texture
- Handling and feeding zoo animals
- Caring for zoo animals
- SPSS
- Qualtrics
- Distributing surveys in-person
- IRB Writing
- Behavioral observations of animals
- Microsoft: Outlook, Word; PowerPoint
- Social Media: Instagram; Canva
Skills
YSI Probe, Following Sampling protocols, Use of Refractometer, Use of Seine and Crab Nets, Microscope use, Use of Histological slide for data collection, Water quality data collection, Water quality testing, Air quality with testing kits, pH monitor, ARCH GIS, Google Earth, video camera, binoculars, measuring soil pH and soil texture, handling, feeding, caring for zoo animals, SPSS, Qualtrics, distributing surveys in-person, IRB Writing, Behavioral observations of animals, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Instagram, Canva, Some knowledge of Spanish
Community Service
- Volunteer, Plumpton Park Zoo, Rising Sun, MD, 05/22, 08/22
- Volunteer, Trail Trash Clean Up and Caring for Kids, Chestertown, MD, 08/21, 12/21
- Volunteer, Roanoke Island Festival Concert Drink Runner, Manteo, NC, 06/23, 08/23, 06/24, 07/24
Activities
- Washington College Dean’s List, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2023
- Douglass and Libby Cater Society of Junior Fellows, 02/23, Present
- KAO Environmental Science and Studies Honors Society, 10/23, Present
- Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society, 04/24, Present
- Esports and Gaming Club, Washington College, President, 10/24, Present, Secretary, 02/23, 10/24, Super Smash Bros. Tournament Supervisor, 04/24, Present
- Psychology Club, Washington College, Treasurer, 04/24, Present
Certification
CITI: Working with Rats in Lab Settings
CITI: Working with the IACUC
CITI: Working with Human Researchers
Washington College: Young Environmental Stewards Conference
Washington College: Libby and Douglass Cater Society of Junior Fellows
Washington College: Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
KAO Environmental Honors Society
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Capstone Experience (SCE) Project
Salisbury Zoological Park
08.2024 - Current
Education Intern
Salisbury Zoo
06.2024 - 08.2024
Psychology Wellness and Social Media Intern
Washington College
01.2024 - Current
Tropical Ecology Class Researcher
Washington College
01.2024 - 02.2024
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Intern
Coastal Studies Institute
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Washington College
Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology,
Washington College
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