Shannon is a Data Management Specialist located at USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center at the Patuxent Research Refuge (formerly Patuxent Wildlife Research Center) in Laurel, MD.
Data Steward:
- Incorporate processes, policies, guidelines and responsibilities for Patuxent's data in compliance with USGS policy.
- Create and edit Metadata, ScienceBase pages, DOI numbers for Patuxent's datasets
- Knowledgeable in the IPDS system and support Patuxent Authors
HTML, Drupal & SharePoint:
- Drupal Content Manager
- Update and connect Employee Staff profiles
- SharePoint Designer & Content Manager
- Create Power Apps Custom forms and Power Automate Workflows
- Manage Center Helpdesk Tool
Education and Certifications
M.S., Johns Hopkins University, Environmental Sciences and Policy (2012)
B.S., University of Houston - Victoria, Biology with emphasis in Ecology (2005)
Honors and Awards
Star Award 2018 - provided excellent and timely scientific support to Drs. Cahoon and Guntenspergen for manuscript close to publication.
Star Award 2017 - a leader at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in 2017 in taking on jobs and roles that require considerable time, attention and technical skillsets.
Star Award 2016 - by assisting Dr. Vyas with GPS, GIS, and extensive mapping work for his study of cats.
Science and Products
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center: Science & News
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center produces a quarterly newsletter. Each newsletter includes center news, upcoming events, awards, key products and publications. If you are interested in receiving our newsletter, please contact pwrceditors@usgs.gov.
Patuxent Library Services
The Patuxent Library provides reference services and support to the staff of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and also responds to inquiries from the general public. The collection focuses on birds, contaminants, monitoring, and wetlands as related to wildlife research.
Science and Products
- Science
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center: Science & News
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center produces a quarterly newsletter. Each newsletter includes center news, upcoming events, awards, key products and publications. If you are interested in receiving our newsletter, please contact pwrceditors@usgs.gov.
Patuxent Library Services
The Patuxent Library provides reference services and support to the staff of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and also responds to inquiries from the general public. The collection focuses on birds, contaminants, monitoring, and wetlands as related to wildlife research.
- News