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6/20/2023

Meet the Scientist: Carrie Alfonso

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Carrie is a student at Florida International University and a 2023 Evolution In Action participant. We asked Carrie a few questions about her experience and interests.
 
¿Cuál es su especialidad?
Recientemente me gradué con una licenciatura en ciencias biológicas de Florida International University. 

¿Cuáles son sus intereses profesionales actuales?
Siempre me ha apasionado ayudar a los animales y aprender continuamente, por lo que opté por seguir una carrera como veterinaria especializada en animales pequeños y exóticos.

¿Por qué le interesó unirse al programa de la EIA?
Este programa me interesó porque quería comprender mejor la metodología y el análisis de la investigación. También estaba intrigado porque se me permitió trabajar con científicos expertos y experimentados que sabía que me ayudarían a aprender y crecer en el laboratorio y el campo. Además, estaba súper emocionada de visitar un lugar como Panamá, tropical, y experimentar la inmensa diversidad de herps.

¿Qué es lo más interesante que ha visto o aprendido desde que empezó el proyecto en Panamá?
Tanto los reptiles como los anfibios siempre me han fascinado, y ver nuevas especies en persona ha sido increíble. Mi parte favorita ha sido ver las diferentes especies de anolis en Panamá y compararlas con las de Miami, Florida. Los que he visto incluyen: Anolis biporcatus, Anolis apletophallus, Anolis frenatus, Anolis capito y Anolis auratus.



What is your major?
I recently graduated with a bachelor's in biological sciences from Florida International University. 

What are your current career interests?
I have always had a passion for helping animals and continuously learning, so I chose to pursue a career as a veterinarian specializing in small animals and exotics.

Why were you interested in joining the EIA program?
This program interested me because I wanted to better understand research methodology and analysis. I was also intrigued because I was allowed to work with knowledgeable and experienced scientists who I knew would help me learn and grow in the laboratory and field. Moreover, I was super excited to visit a place like Panama, tropical, and experience the immense diversity of herps.

​What is something cool or interesting that you have seen or learned since you started on the project?
Both reptiles and amphibians have always fascinated me, and seeing new species in person has been unbelievable. My favorite part has been seeing the different anole species in Panama and comparing them to those in Miami, Florida. Those that I've seen include: Anolis biporcatus, Anolis apletophallus, Anolis frenatus, Anolis capito, and Anolis auratus. 

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