Jenna M.

McCullough
mccu9180@vandals.uidaho.edu Moscow, ID 83843
EDUCATION
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA
B.S. Biology & Wildlife Resources (double major)
Graduation: May 2015
Borah High School, Boise, ID, USA
Graduated top 10 Percentile

2011-Present

2008-2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tropical Bird Technician, ICESI University, Cali, Colombia
Summer 2015
- Performed nest searching and monitoring activities of mid
to high elevation tropical birds in the Farallones de Cali National Park.
- Mist-netting, banding, and tissue collection from captured birds
- Vegetation surveys, field recordings, metabolic measurements
and playback experiments in the field.
Laboratory Technician, University of Idaho
Fall 2014-Present
- Experience with DNA analysis for phylogenetic trees.
- Familiar with DNA extraction, micro-fluidic PCR, gel
electrophoresis, and Next-Generation Sequencing.
- Experience with phylogenetics software and tree building.
Laboratory Teaching Assistant, University of Idaho.
Fall 2012-Present
- Instructor of the lab portion of three introductory Biology courses.
- Aided in instruction for one upper level Dendrology course.
Songbird Technician (volunteer), Intermountain Bird Observatory,
Boise State University.
Summer 2013 & 2014
- Assisted in extraction and banding of migratory birds.
- Fostered migratory bird education for visitors to the station.
Songbird Technician, Rio Mesa Center, University of Utah.
May & June 2014
- Assisted in the extraction and banding of migratory birds.
- Data management and entry responsibilities.
Sage Grouse Technician, (Volunteer), University of Idaho.
July 2014
- Radio telemetry of individuals.
- Vegetative surveys of sagebrush habitat.
Bleak Taylor Intern, University of Idaho.
Summer 2012

- Researched the vocal behavior of owls in the Frank

Church Wilderness, Idaho.
- Performed call-playback surveys in harsh terrain at night.
PUBLICATIONS
Marks, J. S., A. Nightingale, and J. McCullough. (In press). On the breeding biology of Northern
Saw-Whet owls (Aegolius acadicus). Journal of Raptor Research.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
McCullough, J., C. Conway. (in preparation). Effect of Ambient Temperature on Incubation
Behavior and Hatching Asynchrony in Northern Saw-Whet Owls.
FUNDING FOR RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Berklund Undergraduate Research Scholar Award. University of Idaho, College of Natural
Resources. 2014 - 2015.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Idaho Chapter of the Wildlife Society
Western Field Ornithologists
Association of Field Ornithologists
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
President, University of Idaho Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society, 2013-14
AWARDS
Outstanding Junior Award, University of Idaho, 2014.
Outstanding Senior Award, University of Idaho, 2015.
PRESENTATIONS
Marks, J. S., A. Nightingale, and J. McCullough. On the breeding biology of Northern Saw-Whet
owls (Aegolius acadicus). The Wildlife Society Western Wildlife Student Conclave, March
2015.