Amanda M. Adams

What I Do

Learn about my research, education, outreach, and interests

Curriculum Vitae

About

Exploring the world, one bat at a time.
Not all who wander are lost
~J. R. R. Tolkien

I have been working at Bat Conservation International since 2019 and am the Director of Research Coordination. I also am an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University.

The pursuit of bats has taken me on adventures around the word, from Australia to Mexico. My love of learning led me to Israel and Namibia to work with scorpions and explore burrow environments.

I collect hobbies and love learning new skills. I am involved in roller derby, mountain biking, and martial arts. Craft beer is one of my favorite forms of tourism. I love to get my hands dirty with arts and crafts and I'll never turn down an evening of strategy and tabletop games.

  • Behavioral | Community | Sensory | Quantitative

Education & Positions

My educational background and work experience

Texas A&M University

Postdoctoral Research Associate
2015 – 2018

Advisor: Dr. Michael Smotherman

Department of Biology

Ben-Gurion University

Postdoctoral Researcher
2013-2015

Advisor: Dr. Berry Pinshow
Jacob Blaustein Institutes of Desert Research
Mitrani Department of Desert Ecology

Western University

Doctor of Philosophy
2007-2013

Advisor: Dr. M. Brock Fenton

Department of Biology
Centre for Environment Sustainability

University of California, San Diego

Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
2001-2005 | Biology
M.Sc. Advisor: Dr. Karen Marchetti

B.Sc.|Ecology, Behavior, Evolution |Muir College

Get in touch

Don't hesitate to contact me. I'm happy to answer questions, set up outreach/education events, and talk about new collaborations.