Anna R. Autilio
ara73@cornell.edu – 5 Blake Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 – (908)-884-3610
Education
2014-2016
M.S., Boise State University, Raptor Biology.
Thesis: Gang Behavior and Age-related Dominance of Striated Caracaras (Phalcoboenus
australis) at Carcasses in the Falkland Islands during Austral Winter
Advisors: Dr. Marc Bechard, Dr. Keith Bildstein, Dr. Jesse Barber
2010-2014
B.S., Cornell University, Department of Animal Science, Magna cum laude, GPA 3.92.
Minors in Natural Resources, Creative Writing.
Fellowships and Grants
2014
2014
2014
Stephen R. Tully Memorial Research Grant – Raptor Research Foundation - $500
William A. Burnham Memorial Fund – The Peregrine Fund - $3,000
Boise State U. Graduate Teaching Assistantship – Three years’ tuition and stipend
Honors and Awards
2014
2014, ‘13, ‘12
2014, ‘13
2014
Cornell Department of Natural Resources Pack Essay Contest - $500
Black Death: how the spiraling decline of Old World vultures is tangled in culture, superstition,
and global health
American Society of Animal Science Scholastic Achievement Award
Morrison Award
Raptor Program Award
Relevant Professional Experience
2014-present
Volunteer Docent, World Center for Birds of Prey, Boise, ID
Greeted visitors, guided school groups through educational exhibits, worked Gift Shop.
2013-2014
Hawk Camera Moderator, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY
Responded to public questions and moderated discussion on CLO’s Livestream camera feed
about a local nesting pair of Red-tailed Hawks on campus at Cornell University.
2012-2014
Writing Service Tutor, Knight Institute Writing Walk-in Service, Cornell University
Reviewed student essays and provided one-on-one guidance on style, organization, and
grammar.
2010-2014
Student Supervisor, Cornell Raptor Program, Ithaca, NY
Responsible for husbandry of 40+ captive raptors and training of student volunteers.
2013
Animal Collections Intern, Cayuga Nature Center, Ithaca, NY
Performed animal husbandry, public education, and assisted museum staff with grant-writing.
2012
Summer Intern, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Orwigsburg, PA
Helped monitor American Kestrel nest boxes and co-wrote educational coloring book on
caracaras, under Dr. Keith Bildstein.
2010-2011
Wild Bird Rehabilitation Staff, The Raptor Trust, Millington, NJ
Provided care for injured and orphaned birds, fielded calls from the public.
Teaching Experience
2014
Laboratory Instructor – Human Anatomy and Physiology, Boise State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Taught two sections of lab per week, wrote, administered and graded weekly quizzes and
activities, graded lab practical exams, held office hours.
2014
Teaching Assistant – Vertebrate Biology, Cornell University Department of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology
Helped with laboratory sessions, designed and graded lab practical exams, under Dr. Betty
McGuire.
2012-2014
Raptor Education Director, Cornell Raptor Program, Ithaca, NY
Coordinated 30-40 live bird-of-prey educational demonstrations for local schools.
2013
Teaching Assistant – Captive Raptor Management, Cornell University Department of
Animal Science
Gave laboratory sessions, designed and graded exams, and guided field trips for Captive Raptor
Management class with Dr. John Parks.
2012
Teaching Assistant – Animal Reproduction and Development, Cornell University
Department of Animal Science
Gave laboratory sessions, designed and graded exams, and held review sessions for Animal
Reproduction and Development Lab, with Dr. John Parks.
Professional Societies
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Raptor Research Foundation – 2014, 2015
American Ornithologists’ Union - 2014
American Association of Field Ornithologists - 2014
Wilson Ornithological Society - 2014