Melise Edwards

Wildlife Biology Technician / Sponsored Rock-Climber

I conduct wildlife surveys along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

My work combines:

Action Sports

Travel

Accomplishing Goals

Day to Day

A typical day involves setting out wildlife traps and conducting surveys to establish a baseline of species along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Afterwards, I climb outside or train for 2 - 3 hours in a climbing gym.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for college students

Join as many groups as possible that are relevant. In college, most research labs would love extra help which gives you more experience and confidence than simply learning through a text book.

Recommended Education

My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:

Bachelor
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology