Emily L. Sandall
About Emily L. Sandall
Emily L. Sandall is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Yale University, specializing in the connection between taxonomy, biodiversity, and conservation data. She has a background in Biology and Entomology, with previous roles at Penn State University focusing on natural history collections and public engagement.
Current Role at Yale University
Emily L. Sandall serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Yale University, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads a team at the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change, focusing on dragonfly diversity and biogeography. Her work involves linking taxonomy to biodiversity and conservation data through the development of taxonomic backbones. Sandall actively engages with both internal and external partners on various biodiversity projects, contributing to the center's mission of advancing knowledge in biodiversity and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Emily L. Sandall earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education at Penn State University, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in managing natural history collections and public engagement with science and sustainability.
Previous Experience at Penn State University
Before her current position at Yale University, Emily L. Sandall held several roles at Penn State University. She was a PhD Candidate and Curatorial Assistant from 2016 to 2020, where she contributed to research and curation efforts. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant from 2014 to 2015 and as a Research Technologist from 2015 to 2016. Her experience also includes a role as a News & Microforms Library Reference Assistant in 2014, showcasing her diverse skill set within the academic environment.