Biology Major has Sights Set on Big Cat Research

 
From on-campus research with Truman faculty, to summer internships at other institutions, Kenny Damper has tried to take advantage of every opportunity that has come his way as an undergraduate.

 Damper hopes to one day put his biology degree to use as an animal researcher, specifically to help big cats. He has a fondness for lions, tigers and other natural predators that would terrify most people. As a McNair scholar, Damper is working toward advanced degrees and has already been accepted to a master’s program in wildlife ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research project will involve barred owl removal in northern California.

Although Damper has racked up countless hours in Magruder Hall doing research and participating in class labs, he has been able to maintain his love of music by playing with the jazz ensemble course.

Check out this installment of “The Spotlight Series” to hear more about Damper’s Truman experience.