Laurel Philpott
Ecology and Biology PhD Student
University of Tenessee Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
About Me
- Second year Ecology and Evolutionary Biology PhD student in the Gaoue lab at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Interested in population dynamics and human perception of invasive plants
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Western Kentucky University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a minor in Anthropology
Education
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Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a minor in Anthropology (2020 - 2022)
GPA: 4.0
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The Gatton Academy of Math and Science
High School Diploma (2018 - 2020)
Nelson County High School
High School Diploma (2016 - 2020)
Graduated as the Valedictorian in May 2020
Skills
- Ecological Modeling
- Statistical Analysis (R, Python)
- GIS Mapping (ArcGIS)
- Field Research
- Data Analysis
- Scientific Writing
- Conservation Biology
- Biodiversity Assessment
Select Publications:
Changes in the Zooplankton Community in Barren River Lake (South Central KY) Between 2008 and 2020Casearia razakamalalae (Salicaceae), a new species endemic to southeastern Madagascar
Elevation of Three Varieties of the Malagasy Endemic Casearia nigrescens (Salicaceae) to the Species Level
Self-efficacy is a stronger predictor of final grade than motivation in an introductory biology course: A structural equation analysis
Increased utilitarian value of invasive species in regions with long invasion history may limit public engagement for invasion control
Licenses & Certifications
Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Course 1.
CITI Program
Issued Oct 2019 · Expires Oct 2031
Credential ID 33693775
Investigators, Staff and Students
CITI Program
Issued Jul 2021 · Expires Jul 2030
Credential ID 43813861
Certified Marketer Level 1 (CM1) Credential
General Assembly
Issued Jul 2020
Credential ID 4XP72EWLU
Contact
Email: lphilpo1@vols.utk.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-philpott-0400001aa/
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OJFQlCAAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao