Honor Society® member
Rebecca Busse
Extension Undergrad at Purdue University Rod Williams Lab
- Purdue University
- Wildlife
- Class of 2015
- Joliet, IL
Member since December 2014
About
I am currently a Wildlife Undergrad at Purdue University. I am pursuing a career in environmental outreach and extension. I plan to pursue a masters degree in environmental studies in the fall of 2016 or fall of 2017. I work as an undergraduate extension employee for Dr. Rod Williams in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) at Purdue University. My hobbies include spending time in nature, belly dancing, spending time with friends, and playing the cello.
Education
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Purdue University
Wildlife
2012 – 2015
Honors and awards
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Undergraduate Engagement Award
Award to the student who shows the most promise of achieving a career in outreach and extension within the FNR Department
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I am pursuing a career in environmental extension. My primary interests are green community groups, youth programs, urban agriculture, food waste, and habitat conservation.
- Graduate school interests
I plan to pursue a masters in environmental studies or a related field starting the fall of 2016 or 2017. The schools that I am primarily interested in are Syracuse University in NY, and Loyola University in IL. But I am open to any program that best fits my interests.
- Outside the classroom
I love to dance and be in nature. I love to share those interests with people through education and community. In my spare time I dance in 2 dance troupes (Mirage and Oasis), I enjoy scheduled nature walks, yoga, meditation, and movie-watching with friends. I also play the cello.
Experience
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Extension Undergrad
Purdue University Rod Williams Lab
May 2015 – May 2016
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Lab Technician
Purdue University Natural Resources Social Science Lab
Aug 2013 – May 2015
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Wildlife Field Tech/Lab Tech
Purdue University
Aug 2013 – Jan 2014
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Forestry Field Tech/Lab Tech
Purdue University
Jan 2013 – May 2013
Volunteering
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Beginner Bellydance Instructor
Purdue Mirage Bellydancers
Aug 2015 – Dec 2015
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General Volunteer
Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Joliet, IL
May 2013 – Aug 2013
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Socializer
Almost Home Humane Society
Aug 2012 – Dec 2012
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Beginner
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