Laura Smyth

Majored in Master Of Arts In Teaching Biology
Miami University , Class of 2023
From Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Project Dragonfly Global Field Program. Master Plan: expanding both public and professional knowledge of red pandas

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Education

Miami University
University of Tennessee: Knoxville
North Hagerstown High School
Oak Ridge High School

Laura in the News

Laura Smyth Awarded Degree from Miami University

Smyth of Oak Ridge, TN (37830) was among more than 4,555 students from Miami University who received degrees during the in-person spring commencement May 13, 2023. Smyth graduated with a Master o...

June, 24 2023 - Verified by Miami University

Conservation leader Laura Smyth finishes master's studies

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, resident Laura Smyth has been applying the tools of science, education and conservation to become a leader in the conservation community. In May 2023, Smyth concluded her mast...

June, 11 2023 - Verified by Miami University

Laura Smyth accepted into master's degree program through Miami University's Project Dragonfly

Oak Ridge, Tenn., resident Laura Smyth was recently accepted into the Global Field Program (GFP) and will be taking classes toward a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in the Biological Sciences fro...

June, 06 2019 - Verified by Miami University

Achievements Added by Laura

Laura Smyth was recognized for graduating

Spring 2009 - Added by Laura

Laura Smyth was recognized for studying abroad

Jamaica

Summer 2006 - Added by Laura

Laura Smyth was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

National Honor Society

Fall 2004 - Spring 2009 - Added by Laura

Laura Smyth was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

Phi Sigma Theta Honor Society

Fall 2004 - Spring 2009 - Added by Laura

Laura Smyth was recognized for studying abroad

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Work Experience

Red Panda Science Expert at Red Panda Network

Answering emails with red panda questions from elementary students all the way up to graduate research students.

February 2019 - Present

Green Aracari IR at Association of Zoos and Aquariums

June 2015 - Present

Keeper 3 at Knoxville Zoo

Red pandas, marmosets, armadillos, prairie dogs, ambassador animals

April 2010 - Present

Projects + Publications

The Last of the Ailurids

November 2021 - Publications

Population Management and Genetics

Classwork

Red Panda Conservation Program Analysis

Research Projects

Red Panda Births and Full Moon Correlation

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Focusing Manatee Conservation Programs

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Contamination in Oak Ridge, TN

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OR Contamination Map

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Genetic Mapping

Classwork

Ailurid Evolution

Research Projects

Conservation Across Biomes

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Trophic Cascades and Mesopredator Release (Africa)

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