RESEARCH
 

I am currently working on a revision of New World species of Orasema, with an emphasis on the Trimaculata, Festiva and Smithi groups.  Using the previous research of Dr. John Heraty as the foundation,  I am revising the key and diagnoses for each species.  I'm also compiling Auto-Montage and SEM images of characters specific to New World Orasema to be used in plates, as well as making drawings of other characters, such as the setation patterns of the wings.  In total, there are 34 species in the revsion.  

CURRICULUM VITAE

Adena M. Why

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Education

MSc, University of California, Riverside 

Bachelors in Science, Entomology and Converservation Biology, University of California, Riverside 2005 - Present

Associates Degree in Biology, Chabot College, 1999-2005

Academic Acheivement Awards

 
2006                 Wilma C. Holladay Scholarship, University of California,

                         Riverside

                         Dean's List, Spring Quarter, University of California, Riverside

2005-2006        Jameson Foundation Scholarship, University of California, Riverside

Financial Awards

2006-2007        UCR Grant, University of California, Riverside

                         Federal Pell Grant, University of California, Riverside

                         Smart Grant 2, University of California , Riverside

                         Summer UCR Grant, University of California, Riverside

 
2005-2006       UCR Grant, University of California, Riverside

                        Federal Pell Grant, University of Califormia, Riverside

                        Federal SEOG Grant, University of California, Riverside

                        SEOG Matching Fund, University of California Riverside

Teaching Experience and Activites

2006-Present            President of the Botany and Entomology Undergrad Student Association
                                  The purpose of the club is to forward cooperation between the two disciplnes, affording
                                  members an opportunity to expand their knowledge of both fields.  Academic and
                                  professional growth and enhancement is also a main focus of the club. 
 

2005-Present            Outreaches Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside
                                  Performed educational talks, insect demonstrations along with supplemental materials.

2005-2006                 Founding member and Vice President of the Botany and Entomology Undergrad
                                  Student Association
                                  Drafted the club charter, set up the infrastructure as well as officiating the meetings, 
                                  coordinated off-campus activites.

2004-2005                 Naturalist Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Hayward, California
                                  Conducted educational programs geared to ages 5-adult.   Programs encompassed
                                  the biology, ecology and conservation of various animals native to California.  The
                                  programs also included animal handling, age appropriate games as well as arts and
                                  crafts.  Designed and created various museum and public displays.  Created the
                                  original art to be used in various displays.  

                                  Coordinator of a natural plant restoration project.  Sulphur Creek Nature Center,
                                  Hayward, California
                                  Project was in conjunction with Castro Valley High School and the Castro Valley
                                  Rotary Club.  Oversaw 10-30 people performing a variety of tasks: building a
                                  shade/greenhouse, propogation, planting and weeding. 

1991-1997                 Docent, Oakland Zoo, Oakland, California
                                  Performed educational talks to people of all ages in conjunction with animal handling
                                  and supplement materials. 

1991-1994                Teacher's Assistant, Zoo Camp at the Oakland Zoo, Oakland, California
                                 Assisted the teachers with their lesson plans, activites and animal handling.  Two half
                                 day sessions, which included tours of the zoo and upclose meetings with the
                                 educational and main zoo animals.  Age range: 3-12 years of age.

Experience

2005-2006                Undergraduate Student Researcher, Perring Lab, Entomology Department, University
                                 of California, Riverside
                                 Performed experiments on the efficacy of a new synthetic pheromone for the Carob
                                 Moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae.  Set up and maintained a Carob Moth colony for
                                 experimental use.
             
                                 Lab Assistant, Perring Lab, Entomology Department, University
                                 of California, Riverside
                                 Processed material for a PhD. project concerning control of Carob Moth in date groves
                                 in the Coachella Valley.  Projects associated with a Masters thesis looking at virus
                                 transmission and Green Peach aphid, Myzus persicae. 
                                 Performed general lab tasks.

2002-2005                Office Manager, for Zurich Insurance Company Nurse Case Manager, Castro Valley,
                                 California
                                 Oversaw day to day office operations and special projects.

2002-2003                Office Manager, Piedmont Avenue Clinic, Oakland, California
                                 Oversaw 4 people.  Hired and trained new staff, prepared reports and insurance/patient
                                 billing, handled disputes and oversaw day-to-day running of the office.

2000-2002                Office Manager/Chiropractic Assistant, Redwood Rehab Medical Group,
                                 Castro Valley, California
                                 Oversaw 6 people.  Oversaw the day-to-day running of the office, prepared medical
                                 reports and insurance/patient billing, assisted in patient therapies, trained new staff and
                                 coordinated outreaches in the local community.  Faciliated the encorporation of a new
                                 practice into the existing one.  Converted over filing and billing systems, patient
                                 information and all other aspects regarding the day-to-day functioning of the office. 

Other Skills

Trained to handle various animals, including Raptors
Language skills: proficient in Spanish, both oral and written. 
Skills in medical office software programs: Medisoft and Lytec. 
Organizational skills - organization of office and lab space into a more conducive working environment