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Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli

Majored in Biology
Miami University , Class of 2016
From Caxias do Sul, RS
I am a trained field primatologist and conservation biologist, primarily interested in the intersection of conservation biogeography, policy-making, and public outreach to protect endangered species of primates. My most recent research project at Miami University focused on the biogeography of the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) of Borneo. I used a combination of fieldwork, GIS, digital maps and species distribution modeling techniques to study the influence of environmental variables on the distribution of the proboscis monkey. The ultimate goal of this study was to predict suitable areas for the species and provide policy-makers in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with a model that can aid conservation action in Borneo. In addition to my studies, I have worked with international organizations such as the Commission for Environmental Cooperation of North America and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity on a variety of policy-making and public outreach projects.
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Fabiana Figueiro-Spinelli Awarded Degree from Miami University

Fabiana Figueiro-Spinelli of Montreal was among more than 3,000 students from Miami University who received degrees during fall commencement exercises Friday, December 13, 2016, in Millett Hall Fi...

February, 17 2017 - Verified by Miami University
Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli earns master's degree from Miami University through Project Dragonfly

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, resident Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli has earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree from Miami University through Project Dragonfly's Global Field Program (GFP). Since being accept...

January, 19 2017 - Verified by Miami University
Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli invited to present at 13th Annual World Community Conference sponsored by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and Miami's Project Dragonfly

Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, will present "The Primate Watcher" as an invited featured speaker at the 13th Annual World Community Conference at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botani...

December, 02 2016 - Verified by Miami University
Montreal, QC, Canada, resident Fabiana Figueiro-Spinelli to study in the Amazon

Montreal, QC, Canada, resident Fabiana Figueiro-Spinelli, a master's student in the Global Field Program from Miami University's Project Dragonfly, will travel to the Amazon in June 2016. Figueiro-...

June, 03 2016 - Verified by Miami University
Montreal Quebec, Canada, resident Fabiana Figueiro-Spinelli to study in Borneo

Montreal Quebec, Canada, resident Fabiana Figueiro-Spinelli, a master's student in the Global Field Program from Miami University's Project Dragonfly, will travel to Borneo in summer 2015. Figueiro...

May, 29 2015 - Verified by Miami University
Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli awarded scholarship through Project Dragonfly at Miami University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (H3C0K3) resident Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli was awarded the Jose I. Pareja-Wendy P. Tori Global Conservation and Field Scholarship of $250 through Project Dragonfly at Miam...

August, 29 2014 - Verified by Miami University
Montreal, Quebec resident Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli to study in Belize

Montreal, Quebec (H3C0K3) resident Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli, a new master's student in the Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly, will travel to Belize in June to st...

May, 23 2014 - Verified by Miami University
Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli accepted into master's degree program through Miami University's Project Dragonfly

Montreal, Quebec (H3C0K3) resident Fabiana Figueiro Spinelli was recently accepted into the Global Field Program (GFP) and will be taking classes toward a Master of Arts degree in biology from Miam...

May, 12 2014 - Verified by Miami University
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Summer 2014 - Miami University
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Spring 2014 - Miami University
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RĂ©seau des Femmes en Environnement
Fall 2013 - Miami University
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Primate Education Network
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Consultant, Outreach & Engagement at Convention Biological Diversity, United Nations Environment Programme
July 2014 - April 2015
Field Research Assistant at Golden Lion Tamarin Association
January 2014 - March 2014
Engagement Assistant at Commission for Environmental Cooperation of North America
April 2013 - December 2013
Project Coordinator at Convention Biological Diversity, United Nations Environment Programme
February 2010 - December 2012
Environmental Educator at State Government of Rio Grande do Sul
August 2004 - December 2009
Fellow at Museum of Natural Sciences, University of Caxias do Sul
October 2002 - October 2004
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