Amanda Rokicky
Undergraduate Student
University of Toronto
25 Harbord St., Toronto, ON M5S 3G5
Email: amanda.rokicky@mail.utoronto.ca
Current Research:
Examining the molecular evolution of rhodopsins and other vision genes in stingrays using
analyses to determine phylogenetic relationships among stingrays, sharks, and other fishes and utilizing analyses of selection
Education:
H.B.Sc (2019-Present) – University of Toronto
Major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Major in Genome Biology
Minor in Contemporary Asian Studies
Awards:
- Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, 2019 Cohort
- The Elizabeth (Eastlake) Vosburgh Scholarship, 2021
- Dean’s List Scholar
Experience:
- Advanced Research Project in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB498) – University of Toronto, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (2022-Present)
- Research Project in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB397) – University of Toronto, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (2021-2022)
- Conducted research in the Stinchcombe Lab on multiple mutualisms in Chamaecristanictitans
- Investigated whether C. nictitans experience a resource allocation trade-off between investing in extra floral nectar or in nodules
- Kirtlandia Research Internship – Cleveland Museum of Natural History (2021)
- Conducted research in the Department of Paleobotany and Paleoecology
- Identified and analyzed plant fossils from Knob Noster, MO, 323 to 299 million years ago
Presentations:
- Pearson Conference, Centre for International Experience November 2021
- Kirtlandia Research Internship
- Kirtlandia Society’s Annual Meeting, August 2021
- A New Pennsylvanian Fossil Flora from Knob Noster, Missouri
Extracurriculars and Interests:
- Future Possibilities for Kids Mentor (2020-2021)
- Pearson Peer Mentor (2020-2021)
- Victoria University Residence Council President (2020-2021)
- Skule Dance Club Member (2020-Present)
- Climbing, fencing, hiking, and skating