Undergraduate Research Associate - TXPCA Project
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The Undergraduate Research Associate will support research and conservation activities for the TXPCA Project, including field data collection, lab work, and data entry. The role also contributes to partner communications, outreach materials, meeting documentation, and digital resource organization. Students will meet regularly with Wildflower Center mentors and may participate in community engagement activities, with project presentations during lab meetings or the end-of-semester Science Symposium.
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Assist with research and conservation focused activities such as field-based data collection, lab work, data entry etc.Research and monitor plant conservation news, projects, and policy updates across Texas, and compile relevant information to share with TXPCA partners on the listserv and social channels.Create social media content and posting schedule to highlight TXPCA partner organizations, rare plant conservation news, and promote TXPCA initiatives.Attend TXPCA quarterly meetings, Steering Committee meetings, and Working Group meetings to take detailed notes and assist in preparing meeting summaries.Design outreach materials including digital information sheets, flyers, and other promotional resources as needed.Assist with organizing digital files, documents, and partner resources to improve accessibility of the TXPCA partner portal.Regular meetings with Wildflower Center mentors.Occasional participation in outreach or community engagement events. Students will assist with tours, lessons, or educational tabling as needed.Presentation of ongoing or completed projects during lab meeting and/or Science Symposium at end of the semester.Other duties as assigned.
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