Matthew’s experience in the Paleoecology laboratory began in January of 2014. He finished his undergraduate degree in Marine Biology by 2015. His interests are in conservation and restoration of habitats and species. His future plans are in wildlife rehabilitation utilizing skills learned in the laboratory, as well as in the field, to educate the public and care for wildlife in need.
Through his volunteer work on multiple research projects within the Biology Department, Matthew was able to develop essential laboratory skills that have proven to be vital for his current research. His focus is on palynology, specializing in field sampling and pollen identification within soil samples. Presently, his work is based on samples from Southwestern United States.
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