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Alexandra L. DeCandia, Ph.D.Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Biology
College of Arts & Sciences, Georgetown University 2025 Recipient of the Bunn Award for Faculty Excellence Affiliated Faculty, Regents STEM Scholars Program Mid-Atlantic Regional Leadership Council Member, National Parks Conservation Association Research Associate, Center for Conservation Genomics Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute As a researcher, Allie applies tools and concepts from molecular ecology, disease ecology, and conservation biology to inform wildlife management under human care (e.g., black-footed ferrets) and in the wild (e.g., Channel Island foxes and island spotted skunks). As an educator, she applies a student-centered learning approach to actively engage students and trainees with material, while equipping them with skills and confidence to pursue scientific exploration. As a communicator, she advocates on behalf of national park lands, staff, and local communities; engages in discussions about science and faith; and publishes scientific research and articles on teaching pedagogy. Outside of her work, her favorite activities include hiking (especially in U.S. National Parks!), exploring new cities, experimenting in the kitchen, finding creative ways to be more eco-friendly, and spending time with her family and church community. |
Research Intensive Senior Experience (RISE)
Maya Burton '27
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Research Team: National Parks Wildlife Conservation
Major: Environmental Biology; Minor: Science, Technology, and International Affairs
Research Team: National Parks Wildlife Conservation
Major: Environmental Biology; Minor: Science, Technology, and International Affairs
Ashley Rodríguez '27
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Research Team: Radiation Microbiomes
Major: Biology of Global Health
Research Team: Radiation Microbiomes
Major: Biology of Global Health
Zoe Schaeffer '27
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Research Team: Radiation Microbiomes
Major: Biology
Research Team: Radiation Microbiomes
Major: Biology
Lab Mascot
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Stella RaeLab Mascot
Stella Rae was adopted from Worthy Dog Rescue in January 2021, and soon after joined the DeCandia lab as the official lab mascot! She was featured as one of Georgetown's official "CAS Canines" in fall 2026. Stella is interested in the local D.C. wildlife, and is particularly fond of squirrel- and bird-watching in nearby green and blue spaces. Outside of her work on campus, Stella enjoys going for neighborhood walks, zooming around the living room, making new people friends, taking long naps in her favorite chair, and watching football games and the Great British Baking Show with her humans. 
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