Online TA Profiles
Heidi Henninger, MS
OTA ID#: 104742
| Education Experience: |
B.S. , Zoology, University of New Hampshire, December 2001 M.S., Zoology, University of New Hampshire, December 2004 |
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| Focus of Study: | I conducted field and laboratory research on the American lobster. This research project focused on lobster physiology and population biology. My thesis was on sound detection and sound production. |
| Awards: | * UNH Department of Zoology, travel grant for $200, 2004
* National Shellfisheries Association, Student Award for meeting registration, 2004 * Center for Marine Biology, UNH travel grants for $475 and $200, 2004 * Center for Marine Biology, UNH, research grant for $400, 2003 * UNH Graduate School, travel grants for $200 and $111, 2003 |
| Work Experience: | University of New Hampshire
2002-2004 Graduate Student, advisor: Dr. Winsor Watson III * Lobster Acoustics-sound detection and production – Master’s Research * Involved in all aspects of project including: funding proposals, experimental design, data acquisition and analysis, and dissemination of results * Monitoring offshore lobster population with the Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen’s Association – Project Coordinator * Duties include coordinating efforts between UNH and AOLA lobstermen * Organization and analysis of data acquired from offshore trap surveys * Presentation of findings * Preparation of written material for permit requests and grant reports * Lobsters and mussels as indicators of heavy metal pollution in the Great Bay Estuary – Project Assistant * Involved in field and laboratory based research, data analysis and presentation University of New Hampshire, Animal Physiology Fall 2003 and Fall 2004 Graduate Teaching Assistant * Responsible for all laboratory associated teaching duties including; equipment/experiment set-up and design, lecturing, instructing students through hands-on experiments, creating quizzes and grading quizzes and grading laboratory reports for approximately 30 students University of New Hampshire 2001-2002 Laboratory Technician/Research Assistant, Dr. Winsor Watson’s Laboratory * Assisted with experimental design, data acquisition, and data analysis on the following projects: mussel monitoring system, lobsters as bio-indicators of heavy metal pollution, offshore lobster maturity assessment, and biorhythm studies of lobsters and horseshoe crabs * Created educational DVDs for Animal Physiology and Neurobiology classes. * Responsible for ordering supplies, organizing laboratory, and maintaining seawater aquaria and other lab equipment. Department of Natural Resources, Shell Fish Division, Town of Barnstable, MA 1997 Research Intern * Propagation of soft-shelled clam populations including seeding and juvenile relocations. * Trained in GPS and GIS use for data acquisition and analysis |
| Skills & Achievements: | * Graduated Magna Cum Laude U of New Hampshire, 2001
* National Gold Key Member, 1999-2001 * University of New Hampshire Honors Society, 1998-2001 * Dean’s List, University of New Hampshire, 1998-2001 * Dean’s Scholarship, 1998-2001 |
| Career Interests: | I recently completed by master's of science in zoology working on lobster bioacoustics. I hope to pursue a career in both fisheries research and college teaching. |
| Outside Interests: | I enjoy reading, attending seminars, and spending time with friends. I am also an avid runner and cyclist. |
| Postings Answered: | 94 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 4.7/5 What is OTA Rating? |
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