CURRICULUM VITAE
Marae L. West
Education and Professional Experience
Fall 2018–Dec 2024 Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Advisor: Dr. Raymond Danner. Project: Estimating density and investigating the overwinter intertidal movements of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina and predicting the effects of sea level rise on vulnerable marsh birds. Expected graduation May 2023.
2011–2014 B.S. Biology (Concentration Ecology & Evolutionary Studies) Appalachian State University. Advisor: Dr. Ray Williams. Capstone Project: Aphid Colonization of multiple species and genotypes of Solidago spp. Beta Beta Beta Honors society, Magna Cum Laude
Spring 2015–Fall 2015 Recreation Assistant, Halyburton Park, Wilmington, NC
May 2012–August 2012 Biological Science Intern, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Fort Pierce Florida
Fellowships and Awards
2023 NERRS Science Collaborative Science Transfer Catalyst Grant $200,000
2023 UNCW Graduate School Competitive Summer Stipend $3,300
2022 UNCW Graduate Teaching Assistant Award $250
2020 Cape Fear Audubon Society- Equipment Grant (primary author: Evangelyn Buckland) $1,500
2020 Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship $116,000
2019 NC Sea Grant/NC Sentinel Site Joint Cooperative Fellowship $9,999
2018 Dr. James F. and Frances B. Parnell Fellowship $2,029
2018 New Scholar Award for Department of Biology and Marine Biology University of North Carolina, at Wilmington $1,000
2015 Meritorious Senior Award Appalachian State University Biology Department
Manuscripts
In progress West, M. Buckland, E. Buddy, M. Carpenter, J. and R. Danner. Winter space use of three syntopic coastal marsh sparrows in eastern North America
In progress West, M. Buckland, E. Buddy, M. Carpenter, J. and R. Danner. Winter habitat use of three syntopic coastal marsh sparrows in eastern North America
In progress West, M. Best, A. and R. Danner. Impacts of sea level rise on coastal ecosystems along coastal North Carolina
In progress West, M. R. Danner. Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh sparrows in coastal North Carolina.
Agency Technical Reports
2023 West, M., and Danner R. Final Report. Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh birds of conservation concern in coastal North Carolina. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2023 Danner, R. Buddy, M. Buckland, E, and M. West. Final Report. The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina: density, abundance, space use, survival, and migratory status. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2022 West, M., Danner, R. Interim Report 3: Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh birds of conservation concern in coastal North Carolina. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2022 Danner, R., West, M. Interim Report 6: The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina: density, abundance, space use, survival, and migratory status. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2021 Lindquist, M., Danner, R., Interim Report 2: Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh birds of conservation concern in coastal North Carolina. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2021 West, M., Buckland, E., and Danner, R. Interim Report 5: The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina: density, abundance, space use, survival, and migratory status. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2020 Lindquist, M., Danner, R., Final Report. Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh birds of conservation concern in coastal North Carolina. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2020 Lindquist, M., Danner, R., Interim Report 1: Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh birds of conservation concern in coastal North Carolina. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2020 Buckland, E., Lindquist, M., Zuluaga, J., Danner, R., Interim Report 4: The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina: density, abundance, space use, survival, and migratory status. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2020 Danner, R., Buckland, E., Lindquist, M., Zuluaga, J. Interim Report 3: The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina: density, abundance, space use, survival, and migratory status. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2019 Danner, R., Buckland, E., Lindquist, M., Zuluaga, J. Interim Report 2: The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina: density, abundance, space use, survival, and migratory status. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
2019 Danner, R., Buckland, E., Lindquist, M., Zuluaga, J. Interim Report 1: The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina: density, abundance, space use, survival, and migratory status. University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
Invited Seminars
2023 West, M. L. Living on the edge: is sea level rise threatening essential marsh sparrow habitat? The North Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society meeting.
2022 West, M.L. Marsh Sparrows: An investigation into their winter population biology in North Carolina. Research in Progress Seminar Series. East Carolina University.
2021 West M.L. Impacts of sea level rise on marsh sparrows. Cape Fear Audubon.
2020 Lindquist, M.C. Investigation winter space use, habitat use, density, and the impacts of sea level rise on Saltmarsh and Seaside Sparrows in North Carolina. Prospectus Seminar. University of North Carolina Wilmington.
2020 Lindquist, M.C. Rising seas: Why marsh sparrow populations are in decline. Little Lunch Lecture Series. NC Coastal Land Trust.
Conference/Meeting Presentations
2023 West, M.C., Buckland, E.L, Buddy, M.M., Carpenter, J.P., and Danner. R.M. Winter movements and habitat use of marsh sparrows in North Carolina. American Ornithological Society Meeting. London, ON Canada.
2022 West, M.C., Buckland, E.L., Carpenter, J.P., Sutton, H., Danner, R.M. Marsh Sparrows: Investigating their winter population biology in North Carolina. Southeastern Estuarine Research Society. Jekyll Island, GA.
2021 Lindquist, M.C., Buckland, E.L, Carpenter, J.P., Danner R.M. Overwinter intertidal movements and the impacts of sea-level rise on saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in North Carolina. Southeastern Estuarine Research Society. Virtual.
2021 Lindquist, M.C., Buckland, E.L, Carpenter, J.P., Danner R.M. Overwinter intertidal movements and the impacts of sea-level rise on saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in North Carolina. Joint meeting of Northeast Natural History Conference and Wilson’s Ornithological Society. Virtual.
2021 Lindquist, M.C., Buckland E.L., The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in North Carolina. NC Waterbird Management Committee Meeting
2021 Lindquist, M.C. Investigating winter space use, habitat use, density, and the impacts of sea level rise on Saltmarsh and Seaside Sparrows in North Carolina. Friends of the Reserve Meeting.
2020 Lindquist, M.C., Danner. R.M. Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh birds of conservation concern in coastal North Carolina. North Carolina Sea Grant Advisory Meeting.
2020 Lindquist, M. C. and R. M. Danner. Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh birds of conservation concern in coastal North Carolina. Final results presentation. Meeting of the NC Sentinel Site Cooperative, Core Management Team. Beaufort, NC.
2020 Lindquist, M.C, Buckland, E.L, Carpenter, J.P., Danner R.M., Chasing the tides: Overwinter intertidal movements of Saltmarsh and Seaside Sparrows. North American Ornithological Conference. Virtual.
2020 Lindquist, M.C., Buckland E.L., The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina: density, abundance, space use, survival, and migratory status. NC Waterbird Management Committee Meeting
2019 Lindquist, M. C. and R. M. Danner. Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh birds of conservation concern in coastal North Carolina. Meeting of the NC Sentinel Site Cooperative, Core Management Team. Beaufort, NC.
2019 Lindquist, M.C, Danner R.M. Predicting the effects of sea level rise on marsh birds of conservation concern in coastal North Carolina. NC Sea Grant Coastal Conference, Wilmington NC
2019 Lindquist, M.C, Buckland, E.L, Carpenter, J.P., Danner R.M., Chasing the tides: Overwinter intertidal movements of Saltmarsh and Seaside Sparrows. WOS/AFO, Cape May, NJ
2019 Lindquist, M.C, Buckland, E.L, Carpenter, J.P., Danner R.M., Characterizing movements of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows on wintering grounds using radio telemetry. 137th American Ornithology Meeting, Anchorage, AK
2019 Lindquist, M.C., Buckland E.L., The winter population biology of saltmarsh and seaside sparrows in southeastern North Carolina: density, abundance, space use, survival, and migratory status. NC Waterbird Management Committee Meeting
2015 Lindquist, M.C. Aphid Colonization of multiple species and genotypes of Solidago spp. 76th Association of Southeastern Biologist, Chattanooga, TN
Board Membership
Vice President Cape Fear Audubon
Board Chair Cape Fear Bird Observatory
Membership in Scientific Societies
American Ornithological Society, Wilson Ornithological Society, Association of Field Ornithologist
Teaching
2022 Biology 495 Senior Seminar: Impacts of sea level rise on human and animal populations (In person teaching modality)
2022 Biology 495 Senior Seminar: Impacts of sea level rise on human and animal populations (Online teaching modality)
2021 Biology 495; Senior Seminar: The Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Human and Animal Populations (Hybrid teaching modality)
2021 Coastal Avian Ecology Lecture Series and Bird Walk, Wild Bird and Garden
2020 Teaching Assistant, Biology 201, UNCW (24 students per class)
2019 Teaching Assistant, Ecology Lab, UNCW (24 students per class)
2018 Teaching Assistant, Ecology Lab, UNCW (24 students per class)
K-12 Outreach
2021 Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Marsh Species Outreach, Marine Quest
2020 Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Marsh Species Outreach, Marine Quest- Virtual
2019 Thermal Biology Outreach Program, Marine Quest and Ashley High School
2015 Bug Collecting class at Halyburton Park, kids ages 5-10
Mentorship/Technicians
2021-2023 Buddy, Miles (BS, Biology) Marsh sparrow research
2021-2022 Bachman, Alicia (NC WRC) Marsh sparrow research
2021-2022 Chen, Elsa (NC WRC) Marsh sparrow research
2022 Justine Lang (BS, Environmental Science) Marsh sparrow research
2022 Tabor White (BS, Earth and Ocean Science) Sea level rise modeling
2021 Teri Dane (MS, Environmental Science) Sea level rise modeling
2021 Travis Fryar (BS, Earth and Ocean Science) Sea level rise modeling
2019-2021 Francisco, Jose (BS, Biology) Saltmarsh and seaside sparrow research
2019-2020 Campuzano, Sofia (BS, Biology) Sea level rise modeling
2019-2020 Mason, Cassidy (BS, Environmental Science) Sea level rise modeling
2018–2019 Zuluaga, Juan (BS, Biology) Saltmarsh and seaside sparrow research
Relevant Education/Certifications
2019 UNCW Center for Marine Science boat operator course
2018 CITI Responsible conduct of research
2018 NC Boater education course
2018 City of Wilmington, Foundations of Management Training
2017 City of Wilmington, Foundation of Supervision Training
2017 CPR/First Aid certification
2015 Effective Teacher Training, CFCC
2009 PADI Scuba certification
Relevant Coursework
2023 Teaching Practicum
2021 Science & Coastal & Ocean Policy
2020 Oceanography and Environmental Science
2020 Physiology and Climate Change
2020 Ornithological Museum Methods
2019 Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
2019 Organismal Function and Global Climate Change
2019 Directed Independent Study: Geographical Information Systems
2019 Directed Independent Study: Ornithological Field Methods
2019 Directed Independent Study: R Statistical Software
2018 Advanced topics in Ornithology
Knowledge of specialized software/Skills
Cellular Tracking Technologies
Motus
R statistical software
ArcGIS 10.7
SLAMM Version 6.7
LOAS 4.0
Boating and trailering
Beach driving
Other
Co-founder of Wilmington Youth Birding
Built three Motus towers
Various bird banding and radio tagging projects