carrJennifer C. Carr, M.D.P.
Lab Manager
jennster@ufl.edu

Jennifer develops educational materials on invasive species for Protect U.S., the Sentinel Plant Network, and the National Plant Diagnostic Network. Additionally, Jennifer is the pest alert coordinator for the UF/IFAS Pest Alert blog. She also assists with graduate student research projects and overall management of the laboratory.

Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation from the University of Florida in May, 2010 and received her Master's degree in Sustainable Development Practice with a certificate in Tropical Conservation & Development in 2012.

Jennifer conducted her field practicum for her master's degree in Uaxactún, Guatemala where she surveyed community members and tourists regarding community-based tourism development in Tikal National Park.

In 2013, Jennifer was the director of the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center in Costa Rica (SCLC) where she developed educational programs for local residents and international tourists.

Jennifer has also assisted in various population studies involving the tag and release of Gulf Sturgeon in the Suwannee River, Leatherback seaturtles in Costa Rica, and reef sharks in Belize.

 

 

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