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| Project Leader: | Travis Williams twilliams49@tamu.edu Poultry Science |
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Dr. Giri Athrey, Ph.D.
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Meeting Times:
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Wednesday’s from 6-7pm |
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Team Size:
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7 (Team Full)
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Undergraduate Researchers will be supported through mentorship in conducting research on and management of a captive wild Red Jungle Fowl colony, as this is one of three colonies in the United States. Due to the special nature of these animals, co-authorship on publications can stem from behavioral analysis, performance metrics, nutritional analysis, and potentially management techniques.
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Team Needs:
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Priority will be given to students with previous avian management experience or research experience, however it is not required. Participants must be self-motivated and accountable. Required skills: willingness to learn proper animal handling, work in an outdoor environment, attend short weekly meetings to present findings and provide updates, abide by safe laboratory practices, take required laboratory safety training courses.
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Description:
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Students must be willing to work according to a schedule in one or more of the following: daily care, observation, collection of samples, wet laboratory work, laboratory maintenance tasks, and project workdays. Most, if not all activities requirements will take no longer than 2 hour per day. Students will assist with monthly special projects ranging from enclosure inspection to laboratory analysis of samples. Team members will be expected to update on-site and electronic records, perform literature research related to their project.
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