Afternoon Biology & Wildlife Science Session
Presentation Type
Panel Discussion
Start Date
20-3-2021 1:00 PM
Abstract
Join this panel to hear about women in biology and wildlife science! This panel of two biologists represents a range of education levels and experience.
COinS
Mar 20th, 1:00 PM
Afternoon Biology & Wildlife Science Session
Join this panel to hear about women in biology and wildlife science! This panel of two biologists represents a range of education levels and experience.
Biography
Dr. Christin Pruett graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a BS in Biology and Chemistry, Texas A&M University-Kingsville with an MS in Range and Wildlife Management, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a PhD in Biology. She was a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University, University of Alaska Museum, and the University of Oklahoma where she studied bird and fish genetics and ecology. Before coming to OBU, she was an assistant professor at the Florida Institute of Technology and an associate professor at Tabor College in Kansas. Dr. Pruett’s current research focuses on the population genetics, conservation, and ecology of birds and plants.
In 2015, Julie Starling (formerly Stanley) graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a bachelor of science in Biology. She then went on to the University of Arkansas where she is currently concluding writing of her doctoral dissertation in cell & molecular biology. Julie has since worked in multiple fields of industry including biological research, oil & gas and pharmaceuticals. She is currently working as a petroleum Chemist for Calumet Oil & Lubricants in Shreveport, LA.