Will Lauder

I am a recent graduate (May 2026) of the University of Rhode Island with a BS in Marine Biology and a Minor in Wildlife & Conservation Biology.

Research Assistant Intern | Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation, Saunderstown, RI Summer 2026

• Assist with processing scup into mince using a Baader deboning machine and quantify production yield.
• Support laboratory preparation and analyses, including approximate composition work.
• Assist with frozen-mince stability formulation and quality assessment.

Scientific Field Data Collector | University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Summer 2026

• Collect data on invasive crab species in local Rhode Island waters.
• Handle, identify, measure, weigh, and record specimens using consistent field protocols.

Conservation Research Intern | Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown, RI Summer 2026

• Conduct field research pertaining to local bird populations.
• Analyze, interpret, and present scientific findings.

BS Marine Biology (May 2026) University of Rhode Island

Minor: Wildlife & Conservation Biology (May 2026) University of Rhode Island