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Brittany Jones

Brittany Jones

Research Intern/ Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Scientist NIWC Pacific; Navy Marine Mammal Program

  • Education

    • Saint Xavier University

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Psychology 3.98

      Activities and Societies: Women's Basketball Student Government Association President Resident Housing Association Vice President Red Cross Student Organization Vice President

    • University of Southern Mississippi

      2012 - 2016

    • University of St Andrews

      2015 - 2018
      Postgraduate Biology

  • Experience

    • Dolphin's Plus

      May 2011 - Aug 2012
      Research Intern/ Research Assistant

      • Extensive data collection and analysis on marine mammal behavior, cognition, and communication using sophisticated instruments such as G9 digital cameras and hydrophones.• Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and Raven (an acoustic analysis software).• Mother-calf ethogram experience• Learned dolphin training fundamentals, diet preparation, hydration• Helped with training and overseeing research intern duties• B-point training experience

    • Saint Xavier University

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
      Teaching Assistant

      Teaching Assistant for Dr. Christopher Baker’s Experimental Psychology class (August 2011- January 2012)• Assisted training undergraduate students in the art of writing research papers, and putting together a professional poster presentation of a research project. • Taught lectures created by Dr. Baker on statistics and research methods.• Created and taught lecture on common mistakes in writing research papers.

    • University of Southern Mississippi

      Aug 2012 - May 2013
      Teaching Assistant

      Teaching Assistant for Dr. Stan Kuczaj, Animal Behavior Class (August 2012-January 2013)• Taught a number of prepared lectures• Aided in test preparation, proctoring, and gradingTeaching Assistant for Dr. Dan Tingstrom, School Psychology (January 2013-May 2013)• Assisted in grading, and book keeping for two undergraduate classes

    • John G. Shedd Aquarium

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Marine Mammal Special Status Researcher

      Collected video and acoustic recordings of a group of 7 Beluga whales at the Shedd Aquarium.

    • Dolphin's Plus

      Apr 2015 - May 2016
      Animal Care and Research

    • University of Miami

      Apr 2015 - May 2016
      Guest Lecturer

      Created and taught lectures on marine mammal acoustics to both undergraduate and masters level students at the University.

    • National Marine Mammal Foundation

      Aug 2018 - Nov 2023

      • Deputy Director

        Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

      • Scientist

        Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

      • Research Fellow

        Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

    • NIWC Pacific

      Nov 2023 - now
      Scientist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WSET Level 2

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Dec 2018

    • Passive Acoustic Monitoring Technician

      MSeis
      Jul 2015

    • Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver

      PADI
      Aug 2011

    • CPR and First Aid

      American Heart Association
      May 2013

    • Investigators, Staff and Students

      CITI Program
      Aug 2024
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    • Deep Learning Specialization

      Coursera
      Apr 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brittany Jones
      Awards - • Collegiate Scholarship Athlete, Fall 2008-Present• Daktronics NAIA All-American Academic Team 2010, 2011, 2012• CCAC All- Conference Academic team 2010, 2011• Deans List, Every semester 2008-present• Presidential Academic Scholarship Award from St. Xavier University, Fall 2008-Present• Two time recipient of the NAIA Champions of Character Award for my Contributions to Community Service• Cougar Spirit Award from St. Xavier University for Contributions to Community… Show more • Collegiate Scholarship Athlete, Fall 2008-Present• Daktronics NAIA All-American Academic Team 2010, 2011, 2012• CCAC All- Conference Academic team 2010, 2011• Deans List, Every semester 2008-present• Presidential Academic Scholarship Award from St. Xavier University, Fall 2008-Present• Two time recipient of the NAIA Champions of Character Award for my Contributions to Community Service• Cougar Spirit Award from St. Xavier University for Contributions to Community Service, May 2009• National Society of Collegiate Scholars, June 2009- Present• SGA “Member of the Year”, May 2010• Student Speaker at Saint Xavier’s Presidential Inauguration, November 2010• NSCS Honorary Speaker at 2011 Induction Ceremony• Women’s Basketball single season blocked shots record holder, 2011• Women’s Basketball single game rebound record holder, 2011• Vice President’s Award for Student Leadership, April 2011• Kappa Gamma Pi’s 2011 Saint Catherine Medal Recipient• Student member of panel for Freshman recruitment presentation• Member of animal care career panel for high school students at Dolphin Cove, July 2011• O'Brien Medallion recipient for the College of Arts and Sciences for 2011-2012 Show less

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