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Amber Wendler
Biological Sciences
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Amber is a third year Ph.D. student in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech co-advised by Dr. Ignacio Moore and Dr. Jeffrey Walters. She is also an NSF GRFP Fellow. Amber received her Bachelor’s degree in biology from Boston University in 2018.
After exploring many aspects of biology, Amber is most interested in pursuing research to better understand how a bird’s environment affects their behavior, specifically in the tropics. Her current research investigates differences in breeding behavior between Puerto Rican Tody populations in rainforest and dry forest environments.
In addition to research, Amber is passionate about making STEM and the outdoors more inclusive. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and birdwatching.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”58381″ img_size=”275×355″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amber is excited to be a part of the Interfaces of Global Change program, which gives her the opportunity to engage in science communication and interdisciplinary research.
Learn more about Amber’s research and DEI projects here.
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