Valerie Rice

Majored in Biological Sciences
Miami University , Class of 2019
From Florence, Ky.

Interested in animal conservation and rehabilitation involving hands-on animal care.

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Education

Northern Kentucky University
Miami University

Valerie in the News

Valerie Rice Awarded Degree from Miami University

Valerie Rice of Florence, KY (41042) was among more than 1,300 students from Miami University who received degrees during fall commencement exercises Friday, December 13, 2019 at Millett Hall. Ric...

February, 18 2020 - Verified by Miami University

Conservation leader Valerie Rice finishing master's studies

Florence, Ky., resident Valerie Rice has been applying the tools of science, education and conservation to become a leader in the conservation community. In mid-December 2019, Rice is expected to c...

December, 18 2019 - Verified by Miami University

Florence, Ky., resident Valerie Rice studies in Mongolia

Florence, Ky., resident Valerie Rice, a current master's student in the Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly, will travel to Mongolia. Rice will study the ecology of...

May, 15 2019 - Verified by Miami University

Florence, Ky., resident Valerie Rice studies in Namibia

Florence, Ky., resident Valerie Rice, a current master's student in the Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly, has recently traveled to Namibia. Rice studied ongoing ...

June, 21 2018 - Verified by Miami University

Florence, Ky., resident Valerie Rice to study in Belize

Florence, Ky., resident Valerie Rice, a new master's student in the Global Field Program (GFP) from Miami University's Project Dragonfly, will travel to Belize in July 2017. Rice will study coral ...

June, 20 2017 - Verified by Miami University

Valerie Rice accepted into master's degree program through Miami University's Project Dragonfly

Florence, Ky., resident Valerie Rice was recently accepted into the Global Field Program (GFP) and will be taking classes toward a Master of Arts degree in Biology from Miami University through Pro...

May, 10 2017 - Verified by Miami University

Valerie Rice earns scholarship at Northern Kentucky University

Valerie Rice earns Kentucky Governor's Scholarship at Northern Kentucky University. Northern Kentucky University is giving a big Norse shout-out to Valerie Rice who has been awarded the Kentucky G...

February, 28 2013 - Northern Kentucky University

Achievements Added by Valerie

Valerie Rice was recognized for earning a spot on the President's list

Earned a 4.0 for the semester

Spring 2015 - Summer 2017 - Added by Valerie

Valerie Rice was recognized for an accomplishment

Was in the University Honors Program and completed a Capstone project on technology and interdisciplinary learning.

Fall 2013 - Spring 2017 - Added by Valerie

Valerie Rice was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Earned a semester GPA above a 3.6

Fall 2013 - Fall 2014 - Added by Valerie

Valerie Rice was recognized for studying abroad

Performed various biological and ecological research methods in Costa Rica during Spring Break.

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Activities

Student Speaker at NKU Research and Educational Field Station Grand Opening

I was the student speaker at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NKU Research and Educational Field Station (REFS) Grand Opening on May 19, 2017.

Spring 2017 - Miami University

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Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 - Northern Kentucky University

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Work Experience

Animal Keeper at Red Wolf Sanctuary & Raptor

*On September 3, 2016 I was hired from a volunteer (1 year, 9 mos) as a paid staff member.* My activities with the Sanctuary include animal husbandry, cleaning and maintaining enclosures, as well as the facilities, building new enclosures, and leading educational tours for the general public, including scouting troops and students of all ages. I also have experience measuring and giving doses of medicine, giving a sub-cutaneous IV, and force feeding injured raptors, as well as caring for animals that are going to be rehabbed. I oversee volunteers and organize them to complete our daily tasks. On several occasions I have led college groups throughout a day of volunteering, sometimes working with more than one university on the same day.

September 2016 - Present

Biology Undergraduate Researcher at Northern Kentucky University

Currently conducting research involving amphibians. Examining the effects of invasive plant species on amphibian populations in both open and closed canopy stations. Each station consists of a drift fence with four pitfall traps, four wood cookies, and five hyla tubes. All stations also have a sound recorder that records periodically throughout the day.

January 2016 - Present

Engineering Co-Op at Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Systems GmbH

Project managing an employee suggestion board. Tracking data and ideas, receiving updates from other employees and relaying information to the business unit at weekly meetings. Designing, constructing and implementing objects on the assembly lines such as tables, shelves and holders. Gathering and maintaining data on various topics, as well as implementing projects and ideas on the assembly lines. Generating and maintaining statistics on scrap usage, as well as creating FPI's, label panels and family part lists for the quality department.

May 2015 - Present

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