Jessica Mohlman

Assistant Scientist & Research Coordinator at National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
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Credentials

  • Wilderness First Aid & CPR
    Wilderness Medical Associates International
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Georgia Hunter Education
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    Jan, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program
    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
    American Heart Association
    Jan, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
    • United States
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Scientist & Research Coordinator
      • Oct 2021 - Present

      Oversees all aspects of research support for principal scientists including staff, equipment, and facilities. Supervises, trains, and coordinates schedules of Environmental Technician staff in a range of biological and physical sciences occurring both in the field and the laboratory. Creates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all institutional processes, equipment, and trainings and instructs technical staff in the use of SOPs. Spearheads NGRREC’s Great Rivers Observatory Network (GREON) water quality monitoring program. Assists with animal collection, identification, and statistical analysis of other projects as needed. Show less

    • Research Specialist
      • Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

      Assisted with research and fieldwork investigating the population demography of state threatened treefrogs in southern Illinois. Authored a literature review to assist with the management of the treefrog species. Conducted analyses in R and ArcGIS as needed. Manage field and lab equipment and operations. Supervised and mentored undergraduate research interns.

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Affiliate Research Scientist
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      Institute Affiliate with the Prairie Research Institute of the Illinois Natural History Survey. Zero-time formal appointment. Institute Affiliate with the Prairie Research Institute of the Illinois Natural History Survey. Zero-time formal appointment.

  • Zoological Society of Milwaukee
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consulting Conservation Research Specialist
      • May 2019 - Feb 2020

      Supported the transition of a core conservation program to another global organization. Researched and reviewed the conservation and wildlife landscape in Wisconsin to aid in determining a new direction for the conservation department. Researched local and regional invasive species, species of concern, and habitats to determine areas of management and research need using ArcGIS. Developed and presented recommendations to the organization’s senior leadership, including the Society’s CEO. Supported the transition of a core conservation program to another global organization. Researched and reviewed the conservation and wildlife landscape in Wisconsin to aid in determining a new direction for the conservation department. Researched local and regional invasive species, species of concern, and habitats to determine areas of management and research need using ArcGIS. Developed and presented recommendations to the organization’s senior leadership, including the Society’s CEO.

  • The University of Georgia
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

      Investigated the effects of rabbit hunting on Northern Bobwhite stress and movement behavior through movement, space use, and stress hormone analysis. Performed all statistical analyses in R and ArcGIS. Assisted with necessary fieldwork and project implementation. Supervised and managed 10 + technicians. Provided outreach to the public regarding research. Generated seasonal research reports for stakeholders and the DNR. Published research in peer-reviewed journals. Investigated the effects of rabbit hunting on Northern Bobwhite stress and movement behavior through movement, space use, and stress hormone analysis. Performed all statistical analyses in R and ArcGIS. Assisted with necessary fieldwork and project implementation. Supervised and managed 10 + technicians. Provided outreach to the public regarding research. Generated seasonal research reports for stakeholders and the DNR. Published research in peer-reviewed journals.

  • The Field Museum
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Mammals Research Assistant
      • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

      Managed specimens and literature databases with 20,000+ entries and museum species collection of all Kenyan bat specimens. Generated anatomical plates in Photoshop and collected morphometrics data. Created range maps of the specimens in ArcGIS. Presented to museum visitors on research. Managed specimens and literature databases with 20,000+ entries and museum species collection of all Kenyan bat specimens. Generated anatomical plates in Photoshop and collected morphometrics data. Created range maps of the specimens in ArcGIS. Presented to museum visitors on research.

  • Northland College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Teaching Assistant For Aquatic Invertebrates
      • Apr 2014 - May 2015

      Supported 30+ students with coursework, subject material, and fieldwork. Organized labs and instructed study sessions. Assisted with outreach to local schools.

    • First Year Experience Coordinator
      • Apr 2014 - May 2015

      Managed and supervised 12 + orientation leaders and 100+ incoming freshman students. Organized and promoted events and volunteer opportunities to assist with acclimating incoming students to college. Fostered a safe and open environment for both orientation leaders and students.

    • Biology Department Laboratory Technician
      • Sep 2012 - May 2015

      Organized and maintained aquatic invertebrate’s collection and labs. Updated and reviewed aquatic invertebrate and freshwater fish taxonomic guides. Conducted educational outreach with local elementary schools.

    • First Year Experience Leader
      • Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

      Supervised and lead 12 + incoming freshman students on their transition to collegethrough scheduled events and workshops.

  • The Field Museum
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Women In Science Undergraduate Research Intern- Southern Mexican Economic Botany
      • Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

      Identified museum plant specimens from excavation sites in Oaxaca, Mexico. Organized and cataloged specimen collection. Created and edited video depicting research and internship for presentation to museum donors, staff, and public. Identified museum plant specimens from excavation sites in Oaxaca, Mexico. Organized and cataloged specimen collection. Created and edited video depicting research and internship for presentation to museum donors, staff, and public.

  • Round River Conservation Studies
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Conservation Scientist
      • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

      Study abroad program. Performed wildlife population monitoring via camera trapping and population counts surveys in the Kunene Region of Namibia, Africa. Created and distributed a survey to local communities to aid in conservation efforts and human-wildlife conflict issues. Developed content for the research blog. Performed fieldwork in adverse field conditions and bush-camped during the duration of the program. Study abroad program. Performed wildlife population monitoring via camera trapping and population counts surveys in the Kunene Region of Namibia, Africa. Created and distributed a survey to local communities to aid in conservation efforts and human-wildlife conflict issues. Developed content for the research blog. Performed fieldwork in adverse field conditions and bush-camped during the duration of the program.

  • The Field Museum
    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Science Action Center Conservation Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      Created webpage content and site descriptions of Chicago-land natural areas. Generated fact sheets and management calendars for invasive plant species. Assisted migration surveys, bird monitoring, and rare plant monitoring.

    • Herpetology Collection Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      Generated scientific illustrations of snake specimens. Photographed preserved specimens for digital archives. Aided in the preservation and curation of collections.

Education

  • The University of Georgia
    Master’s Degree, Forest Resources & Natural Resources: Wildlife Ecology and Management
    2016 - 2019
  • Northland College
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, Natural Resources: Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology
    2011 - 2015
  • Round River Conservation Studies
    Conservation Biology
    2013 - 2013

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