Kira Long
Data Scientist
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolKira Long is a data scientist specializing in conservation genomics at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, bringing eight years of combined field and computational experience. She pairs rigorous genomic data analysis and laboratory skills with seven years of hands-on fieldwork—managing teams, securing international permits, and executing species monitoring techniques from mist-netting and radio telemetry to camera trapping and pitfall surveys. Kira holds a PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and recently completed a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Idaho, bridging academic research with applied conservation. She excels at clear, approachable scientific writing and science communication, translating complex genomic insights into actionable conservation plans. Known for tackling problems through multiple lenses—research, education, and outreach—she seeks collaborative opportunities that advance biodiversity science and practical conservation outcomes. An uncommon strength is her fluency across the full conservation workflow, from field data collection and lab assays to genomic computation and publication.
8 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity, Bachelor of Science - BS, Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity at University of California, DavisDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Github Skills (2)
python1
flooding1
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
kiralong/kiralong
Oct 2020 - Oct 2024
Contributions:4 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years
kiralong/gghybrid_pipeline
Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
Contributions:9 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 4 months
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