Curriculum Vitae
Biological Sciences Dept.
C.S.U. Chico
400 West 1st st.
Chico, CA. 95929-0515
[email protected]
Education:
M.S. in Biology, California State University, Chico. (2013 expected)
Advisor: Dr. Tag Engstrom
B.A. in Environmental Studies, emphasis in Conservation Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz (4/06) -Highest Honors
Honors/Awards:
Dean and Chancellors Award for senior thesis: “Genetic Conservation of Westslope Cutthroat Trout, in small tributaries of Flathead Lake, MT”
National Science Foundation’s research experiences for undergraduates (REU) program. Funded senior thesis research. 2005.
Dean’s List, UC Santa Cruz, June 2004, 2005
Research/Field Experience:
12/08 to 4/09: Volunteer research assistant for the UC Santa Cruz/NOAA Salmon Ecology Team. Performed an independent study of swimming performance of Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) with surgically implanted telemetry devices. Advisor: Cyril Michel.
5/06 to 9/06: UC Berkeley Field technician on landscape scale wildfire project in the Plumas and Lassen National forests. Duties involved working with a field crew to navigate using topographic maps, compass, and GPS to collect data. Data collected included GPS plot locations, forest fuels data, plant species, and composition data.
9/05: Volunteer field assistant for Humpback whale conservation project in Ha’apai Tonga for an Australian graduate student, and nonprofit, Marine Mammal Conservation Through the Arts. Performing fluke identification, underwater behavioral observations, and whale song recording.
6/05 to 9/05: NSF REU program, University of Montana. Independent genetic conservation research, examining the introgression status of native Westslope Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki lewisi) with introduced rainbow trout in tributaries to Flathead Lake, Montana. Field work included electro-fishing in small densely vegetated streams to gather specimens for fin clips. Genetic techniques including the use of PINE PCR’s to determine hybridization status.
5/05 to 5/06: Volunteer for Monterrey Bay Salmon and Trout Project. Trained in anadromous fish aquaculture. MBS&TP is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and enhancement of the native salmon and steelhead populations of the greater Monterrey Bay.
4/05: Volunteer field assistant for The Nature Conservancy’s project: “Restoration of lizard habitat by experimental removal of invasive ice-plant project on Anacapa Island, Channel Islands California.”
Relevant Coursework:
Spring 2004: Natural History Field Course, UCSC. Studied natural history of California, vegetation, and the preservation and management of natural lands in the UC Natural Reserve System. Field studies emphasized plant and animal identification, composition, and abundance in various California bioregions including Sierra Nevada, Channel Islands, Mojave Desert, and northern coast.
Fall 2003: Baja Biogeography Field Ecology Course, UCSC. Independent study of plant-fungal interactions on the islands in the Sea of Cortez, Baja CA; Field studies of Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) distributions among 3 coastal habitats, Cormorant behavior of Big Sur and Santa Cruz coastal regions; Plant water stress in Northern California.
Spring 2003: Honors Biology Course, Butte College. Independent study on reproductive behaviors of California Newts (Taricha torosa sierrae) in seasonal foothill streams.
Volunteer Experience:
1/05- 6/06: Volunteered for a professional photographer (Bryant Austin) whose campaign is conservation through the arts, focused on cetacean conservation. Navigated small boats 21ft. to 26 ft. along the central California coast with subject cetaceans.
Employment:
5/09 to 10/09: Biological technician for the USGS, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park: Sierra Nevada Global Change Project. Monitoring tree health, pathology, and forest demographics of long term forest plots in the western US. Supervisor: Adrian Das.
5/07 to 10/08: Small boat operator in rural Alaska, Saltwater Inc. Tasks inc. Navigated river and bay waters in boats up to 25 feet in length. assisted marine mammal observers. Boat maintenance. First aid/safety. Maintenance of wilderness camps. Supervisor: Kathy Robinson.
4/06 to 5/07: Laboratory Assistant for postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley. Project: Landscape Fuel Treatment Effectiveness in the Plumas and Lassen National Forests. Tasks include data collection in the field, data analysis using GIS, remote sensing, and fuel modeling techniques. Kurt Menning Ph.D.
02/06 to 05/06 Electronic Services Assistant,UC Santa Cruz. Technical support for the software, printing, and computer hardware needs of students and staff for multiple campus libraries. Supervisor: Frank Dang.
2/05 to 12/05: UC Santa Cruz Natural History Museum/Herbarium assistant. Tasks include mounting specimens, cataloging, and entering specimen data into database. Supervisor: Tonya Haff.
7/04 to 9/04: Building Inspector Assistant. Tasks included interacting with a spectrum of people and agencies, as well as administrative duties. Supervisor: Roy Moreno.
6/04 to 7/04: Teachers assistant for Butte College’s Summer Connection Program. Tasks included assisting middle school children in learning about computers and programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Supervisor: Mark Dickman.
Dean and Chancellors Award for senior thesis: “Genetic Conservation of Westslope Cutthroat Trout, in small tributaries of Flathead Lake, MT”
National Science Foundation’s research experiences for undergraduates (REU) program. Funded senior thesis research. 2005.
Dean’s List, UC Santa Cruz, June 2004, 2005
Research/Field Experience:
12/08 to 4/09: Volunteer research assistant for the UC Santa Cruz/NOAA Salmon Ecology Team. Performed an independent study of swimming performance of Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) with surgically implanted telemetry devices. Advisor: Cyril Michel.
5/06 to 9/06: UC Berkeley Field technician on landscape scale wildfire project in the Plumas and Lassen National forests. Duties involved working with a field crew to navigate using topographic maps, compass, and GPS to collect data. Data collected included GPS plot locations, forest fuels data, plant species, and composition data.
9/05: Volunteer field assistant for Humpback whale conservation project in Ha’apai Tonga for an Australian graduate student, and nonprofit, Marine Mammal Conservation Through the Arts. Performing fluke identification, underwater behavioral observations, and whale song recording.
6/05 to 9/05: NSF REU program, University of Montana. Independent genetic conservation research, examining the introgression status of native Westslope Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki lewisi) with introduced rainbow trout in tributaries to Flathead Lake, Montana. Field work included electro-fishing in small densely vegetated streams to gather specimens for fin clips. Genetic techniques including the use of PINE PCR’s to determine hybridization status.
5/05 to 5/06: Volunteer for Monterrey Bay Salmon and Trout Project. Trained in anadromous fish aquaculture. MBS&TP is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and enhancement of the native salmon and steelhead populations of the greater Monterrey Bay.
4/05: Volunteer field assistant for The Nature Conservancy’s project: “Restoration of lizard habitat by experimental removal of invasive ice-plant project on Anacapa Island, Channel Islands California.”
Relevant Coursework:
Spring 2004: Natural History Field Course, UCSC. Studied natural history of California, vegetation, and the preservation and management of natural lands in the UC Natural Reserve System. Field studies emphasized plant and animal identification, composition, and abundance in various California bioregions including Sierra Nevada, Channel Islands, Mojave Desert, and northern coast.
Fall 2003: Baja Biogeography Field Ecology Course, UCSC. Independent study of plant-fungal interactions on the islands in the Sea of Cortez, Baja CA; Field studies of Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) distributions among 3 coastal habitats, Cormorant behavior of Big Sur and Santa Cruz coastal regions; Plant water stress in Northern California.
Spring 2003: Honors Biology Course, Butte College. Independent study on reproductive behaviors of California Newts (Taricha torosa sierrae) in seasonal foothill streams.
Volunteer Experience:
1/05- 6/06: Volunteered for a professional photographer (Bryant Austin) whose campaign is conservation through the arts, focused on cetacean conservation. Navigated small boats 21ft. to 26 ft. along the central California coast with subject cetaceans.
Employment:
5/09 to 10/09: Biological technician for the USGS, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park: Sierra Nevada Global Change Project. Monitoring tree health, pathology, and forest demographics of long term forest plots in the western US. Supervisor: Adrian Das.
5/07 to 10/08: Small boat operator in rural Alaska, Saltwater Inc. Tasks inc. Navigated river and bay waters in boats up to 25 feet in length. assisted marine mammal observers. Boat maintenance. First aid/safety. Maintenance of wilderness camps. Supervisor: Kathy Robinson.
4/06 to 5/07: Laboratory Assistant for postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley. Project: Landscape Fuel Treatment Effectiveness in the Plumas and Lassen National Forests. Tasks include data collection in the field, data analysis using GIS, remote sensing, and fuel modeling techniques. Kurt Menning Ph.D.
02/06 to 05/06 Electronic Services Assistant,UC Santa Cruz. Technical support for the software, printing, and computer hardware needs of students and staff for multiple campus libraries. Supervisor: Frank Dang.
2/05 to 12/05: UC Santa Cruz Natural History Museum/Herbarium assistant. Tasks include mounting specimens, cataloging, and entering specimen data into database. Supervisor: Tonya Haff.
7/04 to 9/04: Building Inspector Assistant. Tasks included interacting with a spectrum of people and agencies, as well as administrative duties. Supervisor: Roy Moreno.
6/04 to 7/04: Teachers assistant for Butte College’s Summer Connection Program. Tasks included assisting middle school children in learning about computers and programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Supervisor: Mark Dickman.
_Technical Experience/ Certifications:
_GIS: ESRI Arc
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access Remote Sensing: PCI Geomatica, Erdas Imagine, Definiens eCognition Fire Modeling: Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) , Farsite, FlamMap GPS: Trimble hand units and Trimble Pathways Software Garmin hand units Gun Safety/Maintenance: Butte College Police Academy: Handgun Course 5/07 California Hunter Safety Course: 5/07 Data Recorders: Hewlett Packard |
Genetics: Gel electrophorisis DNA extraction PINe PCR genetic sequencing technique Other Certifications: SCUBA: NAUI Basic open water certified (12/3/04) NAUI Advanced open water certified (3/05) NAUI Rescue Diver certified (5/05) California Department of Boating and Waterways: Safe Boating Certified (5/04) AMSEA (Alaska Marine Safety Education Assoc) small boat operator training. (5/07, 5/08) |
_Interests:
Academic: Forest Ecology, Fire Ecology, and invasive species biology
Personal: natural history, backpacking, sailing, SCUBA diving, fishing, sierra stream swimming, and landscape photography.
Academic: Forest Ecology, Fire Ecology, and invasive species biology
Personal: natural history, backpacking, sailing, SCUBA diving, fishing, sierra stream swimming, and landscape photography.