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CAREER GOALS

  • I am passionate about conserving ecosystems and the species within them.
  • Short term, I plan to continue my studies by completing a PhD examining how tourism contributes to the conservation of birds in the Western Pacific and what opportunities there are for sustainable community development.
  • Long term, I hope to influence how decision makers and the general community conserve biodiversity while maintaining sustainable economic development.

REFEREES

Doctor Guy Castley
International Centre for Ecotourism Research
Phone (07) 5552 8918
email: g.castley@griffith.edu.au

Associate Professor Catherine Pickering
Environmental Futures Centre
Phone (07) 5552 8059
email: c.pickering @griffith.edu.au

Graduate Profile

Mrs Rochelle Steven

Griffith School of Environment Honours Program Gold Coast
  Year Graduated: 2011

Areas of Interest

  • Bird conservation and ecology
  • Plant conservation and ecology
  • Ecotourism
  • Wildlife management and conservation
  • All of the above in the context of the Western Pacific region

 

Academic Performance

  • Awarded Environmental Sciences Medal
  • Awarded Griffith Award for Academic Excellence 2010, 2009, 2008
  • Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology) Third Year Award 2010 (Sponsored by GHD)
  • Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology) First Year Award 2008 (Sponsored by Griffith School of Environment)
  • Griffith School of Environment Head of School Commendation for High Achievement 2010, 2009, 2008
  • GPA ~ 6.5 (on a scale of 1-7, with 7 being the highest)

Key Work Experience or Community Involvement

  • International Centre for Ecotourism Research 2010-2011, Research Assistant - Threatened species and tourism, Australian alpine vegetation management projects
  • Environmental Futures Centre 2009-2011, Research Assistant - field research assistant and data management
  • Friends of Federation Walk 2008-2009, Volunteer - revegetation of sand dune community at the Spit, Gold Coast

Professional Development and Recognition

  • Publication - Steven, R., Pickering, C. and Castley, J.G. (2011) A review of the impacts of nature based recreation on birds. Journal of Environmental Management 92, 2287-2294.
  • International Symposium Seminar - Steven, R., Pickering, C. and Castley, J.G. (2011) A review of the impacts of nature based recreation on birds. People in Parks, Managing the environmental impacts of visitors, Griffith University Gold Coast November 2011.
  • Conference Seminar - Steven, R., Pickering, C. and Castley, J.G. (2011) A review of the impacts of nature based recreation on birds. AASG Conference, Griffith University Southbank July 2011.
  • Industry Mentoring Program (2010) Gold Coast City Council

Core Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS)
  • SPSS, Vortex PVA
  • Literature review skills - identifying key resources and references for desk top research