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Teah Burke, MSc
EDUCATION
PhD, Marine Ecology, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic, Australia
Thesis: The impact of fisheries on the trophodynamics of deep-sea sharks
June 2025 – Present
MSc, Biological Sciences, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
Thesis: The application of intrinsic biogeochemical markers for elucidating the population structure, ecological role, and life history of Australian white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias)
September 2021 – December 2023
BSc (Honours) Biological Sciences with Thesis, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
Thesis: Evidence for three morphotypes among anadromous Arctic char (Salvelinus Alpinus) sampled in the marine environment
May 2021
PUBLICATIONS
Chan, S., Pettitt-Wade, H., Hollins, J.P.W., Pearce, T., Loseto, L., Burke, T.G., Hussey, N.E. (Accepted). Habitat and trophic specialization among Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) morphotypes in the context of climate change resilience. Ecology and Evolution.
Burke, T.G., Huveneers, C., Meyer, L., Hollins, J.P.W., Loseto, L., Werry, J., Hussey, N.E. (2025). Evidence for an ecological two-population model for white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) in Australian waters. Wildlife Research, 52, WR24132. (doi:10.1071/WR24132).
Burke, T.G., Pettitt-Wade, H., Hollins, J.P.W., Gallagher, C., Lea, E., Loseto, L., Hussey, N.E. (2022). Evidence for three morphotypes among anadromous Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) sampled in the marine environment. Journal of Fish Biology, 101, 1441-1451.(doi: 10.1111/jfb.15214).
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPRS)
June 2025
Canada Graduate Scholarship - Doctoral (PGS D)
June 2025
University of Windsor Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity (EDI) Team Award
Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master's (CGS M) Program
March 2023
September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) (Declined)
University of Windsor Entrance Scholarship
Gold Medallion Scholar (LEAD)
September 2022
September 2021
June 2021
Holder-Franklin Honours Colloquium Award
UWindsor Research Internship Award
U Sports Academic All-Canadian
April 2021
May 2020
October 2018
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Aquatic Invasive Species Research Intern, Invasive Species Centre, ON, Canada
July 2024 - Present
Lead Field Researcher, University of Windsor, Pond Inlet, NU, Canada
Station Assistant & Research Assistant, Tancook Islands Marine Field Station, NS, Canada
June 2023 - October 2023
May 2023
Field Researcher, University of Windsor, Baffin Bay, Canada/Greenland
September 2022 - October 2023
Masters Student, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
Research Assistant/Technician, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
Research Assistant, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
Honours Student, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
Research Assistant, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
Undergraduate Research Volunteer, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
September 2021 - December 2023
May 2021 - August 2021
January 2021 - April 2021
September 2020 - April 2021
April 2020 - September 2020
September 2018 - August 2020
PRESENTATIONS
Burke, T.G., Meyer, L., Finucci, B., Matthews, T., Sherman, C.S. (2025). Secrets of the deep: unveiling the ecological role of deep-sea sharks in New Zealand. Poster presentation at Oceania Chondrichthyan Society, Mooloolaba, Queensland.
Burke, T.G., Huveneers, C., Butcher, P., Meyer, L., Hollins, J.P.W., Loseto, L., Werry, J., Hussey, N.E. (2025). Population structure, ecological role, and life history of Australian white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias). Oral presentation at Oceania Chondrichthyan Society, Mooloolaba, Queensland.
Burke, T.G., Huveneers, C., Meyer, L., Hollins, J.P.W., Loseto, L., Werry, J., Hussey, N.E. (2023). Are we overestimating the age of immature white sharks? Oral presentation at White Sharks Global, Port Lincoln, South Australia. Runner up best student presentation.
Burke, T.G., Huveneers, C., Butcher, P., Meyer, L., Loseto, L., Werry, J., Hussey, N.E. (2023). East or West?: Ontogenetic population subdivision and specialization in Australian white sharks. Poster presentation at White Sharks Global, Port Lincoln, South Australia.
Burke, T.G., Huveneers, C., Meyer, L., Loseto, L., Hussey, N.E. (2022). Retrospective stable isotope analysis reveals ontogenetic population subdivision and specialization among Australian white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias). Oral Presentation at 2SLGBTQ+ STEM Conference, Windsor, Ontario.
Burke, T.G., Huveneers, C., Meyer, L., Loseto, L., Hussey, N.E. (2022). Retrospective stable isotope analysis reveals ontogenetic population subdivision and specialization among Australian white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias). Oral Presentation at IsoEcol2022, Gaming, Austria.
Burke, T.G., Huveneers, C., Meyer, L., Loseto, L., Hussey, N.E. (2022). Retrospective stable isotope analysis reveals ontogenetic population subdivision among white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from Australia. Oral Presentation (2nd place) at UWill Discover, University of Windsor (Virtual).
Burke, T.G., Pettitt-Wade, H., Hollins, J.P.W., Gallagher, C., Lea, E., Loseto, L., Hussey, N.E. (2021). Evidence for Three Morphs of Arctic char (Salvelinus Alpinus) Present in a Marine Environment off the Coast of Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada. Poster presentation (Finalist) at Arctic Net, Canada (Virtual).
Burke, T.G., Pettitt-Wade, H., Hollins, J.P.W., Gallagher, C., Lea, E., Loseto, L., Hussey, N.E. (2021). Evidence for Three Morphs of Arctic char (Salvelinus Alpinus) Present in a Marine Environment off the Coast of Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada. Oral presentation at Ontario Biology Day, Mcmaster University (Virtual).
Burke, T.G., Pettitt-Wade, H., Hollins, J.P.W., Gallagher, C., Lea, E., Loseto, L., Hussey, N.E. (2021). Evidence for Three Morphs of Arctic char (Salvelinus Alpinus) Present in a Marine Environment off the Coast of Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories, Canada. Oral presentation at UWill Discover, University of Windsor (Virtual).
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
September 2021 - December 2023
WORKSHOPS
Synthesizing Global White Shark Satellite Telemetry Studies, White Sharks Global, Australia
LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusion in STEM, University of Windsor, Canada
Integrative Biology Graduate School, University of Windsor, Canada
November 2023
December 2022
October 2022
OUTREACH
2SLGBTQIA+ in STEM Conference, Windsor ON
May 2023
Windsor Regional Science, Technology and Engineering Fair, University of Windsor, Windsor ON, Canada
March 2023
Integrative Biology High School Tour, University of Windsor, Windsor ON, Canada
University of Windsor Open House, University of Windsor, Windsor ON, Canada
Youreka Windsor Research Symposium, University of Windsor, Windsor ON, Canada
Virtual Undergraduate Thesis Colloquium Judge, University of Windsor, Windsor ON, Canada
Queer in STEM, President, University of Windsor, Windsor ON, Canada
Department of Biology Graduate Student Association, University of Windsor, Windsor ON, Canada
Skype a Scientist, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
November 2022
May 2022
May 2022
April 2022
2021-2023
2021-2022
October 2021
CERTIFICATIONS
HLTAID009-11 (First Aid and CPR), St John Ambulance, Geelong, VIC, Australia
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Western Maritime Institute, Leamington, ON, Canada
Small Domestic Vessel - Basic Safety (SDV-BS), Western Maritime Institute, Leamington, ON, Canada
Marine Basic First Aid CPR/AED Level C, Bluewater First Aid Training Centre, Sarnia, ON, Canada
PADI Rescue Diver, Benthic Scuba, Windsor, ON, Canada
April 2023
April 2023
April 2023
February 2023
June 2022
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Nitrox, Drysuit and Equipment Specialist Training
Stable Isotopes Mixing Models Course (SIBER, SIAR, MixSIAR), PR Statistics
Restricted Maritime Operator Certificate (ROC-M), London Power & Sails Squadron, London, ON, Canada
Pleasure Craft Operators Card, Canada
2021
December 2020
2018
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