The thesis experience was phenomenal. I appreciated working closely and personally with a faculty member who treated me as an approximate equal and who encouraged me to explore my interests. This project was an excellent means for improving research and analytic skills, a great benefit for everyone, but particularly those attending graduate school. I am convinced that the project was a contributing factor in my admission to graduate school. Completion of my thesis gives me confidence for my future works.
Squirrels can become pests in the absence of predators.
Some residents prefer to trap and move squirrels to a new area rather than kill them. This experiment studied the distance that squirrels must be translocated in order for them not to be able to return to their original home range. I found that the distance moved is not as important as the quality of habitat to which they are moved. As a new student, my first interaction with Honors Program members through Common Learning and Myers Hall introduced me to most of the people who would become my best friends. The Honors courses allowed for a greater degree of discussion and creativity.