Joshua Dyer
MSc Student
Being a student of Environmental Science, my focus and enthusiasm revolve around investigating the impact of global change (e.g., climate change) on threatened species from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. My ultimate goal is to contribute valuable insights that can inform and shape future conservation efforts.
In the fall of 2024, I intend to investigate these topics during my master's, in addition to obtaining a designation of Biologist in Training (BIT) from The College of Applied Biologists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Honours in Environmental Sciences
2019 - 2024
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver
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Thesis title: “Divergence and convergence of competitive differences via character displacement.”
Supervisor: Dr. Rachel Germain
Highlighted Skills
Fieldwork
Laboratory Techniques
Data Analysis
Scientific Communication
Academic & Professional
Awards
Dean of Science Scholarship, UBC: $270 CAD
2023
Thesis Research Support Scholarship, UBC: $100 CAD
2023
Achievements & Honours
Research Experience
Research Assistant – PhyloEcology
March 2024 – Present
Davies Lab, Biodiversity Research Centre,
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Research Assistant – Ecology (NSERC USRA; Co-op)
May 2023 – Present
Germain Lab, Biodiversity Research Centre,
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Research Assistant – IUCN Red Listing
September 2023 – April 2024
Project Seahorse, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries,
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Research Assistant – Molecular Biology (Co-op)
January – April 2023
Pacific Biological Station,
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Nanaimo, BC
Priority Species GIS Analyst (Co-op)
May – December 2022
Canadian Wildlife Service,
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Vancouver, BC
Professional Experience
Teaching Assistant, Grader
September – December 2021
Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences,
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Environmental Consultant Intern
May - August 2021
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Vancouver, BC
Volunteer Experience
Social Media Manager
January 2024 – Present
CHANS Lab (CoSphere),
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Sustainability Coordinator
September 2021 – April 2022
Science Undergraduate Society of UBC,
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Memberships
Student Biologist
2023 – Present
College of Applied Biologists, BC
Certifications
Red List Global and Regional Assessor
2023
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Peer Review Services
2023