Kolea Bird Project

Hi!  I am Gus Bodner, a zoology graduate student at UH.  I study – you guessed it –  birds!  As part of UH’s GK-12 program, I started the Kolea Bird Project in the fall of 2000. 

Background:
  
         Born in India, 1967.
  
         Raised in New Mexico, USA.
            English and Spanish speaker.

Education:
  
         BA, Biology,  Harvard University 1990
            Teaching Certification, Secondary Science from NM Highlands University 1991
 

Teaching Experience:
            High school and Middle School Science, New Mexico.  1991-1993.
            Summer & special programs grades k-12, New Mexico.  1985-1991.
  
         UH Lab School Summer Program, 5th grade, Hawai’i.  Summer 2000.  

Research Experience, as a Research Technician:
            Migratory birds, US Forest Service,  New Mexico.  1994-1998.
            Beetle evolution, Costa Rica.  1990.
            Global warming effects on plants and insects, Harvard University.  1988-1989.
            Frog and tadpole cooperation, Harvard University.  1985-1986.  

Hobbies:
Hiking, drawing, playing music, dog-walking, ... and Watching Kolea!

People interested in the Kolea Bird Project are welcome to contact me at:
gbodner@hotmail.com

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