Amanda Rokicky

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