Jake Zikan
Jacob Zikan 4640 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle WA
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EXPERIENCE
Ayers Lab, Dartmouth College �Research Assistant
November 2019 - PRESENT
� Ecological lab technician, field researcher, and modeler
� During the school year: part time
- Collected data in the field
- Prepared samples of leaf litter and soil for chemical analysis
� During summer: full-time.
- Collected data on different life-stages of various organisms at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest
- Ran stochastic analysis in R to model how the populations respond to stresses.
- Studied the ecological effects of the predicted extinction of ash trees in northeast forests.
Tutor Clearinghouse, Dartmouth College�Ecology Tutor
April 2020 � June 2020
Francis Lab, Univ. of Washington, Seattle�Volunteer
June 2019
� Performed measurements of several aquatic variables and helped collect and catalogue fish at various sites in the field
� Used image software to measure extent of disease progression on eelgrass samples.
K Zikan, Mount Baker, WA�Research Assistant
July 2019 - August 2019
� Assisted a study on snow melt dynamics on the Easton Glacier.
� Transported equipment to the site on Mt Baker (2 days on foot) and assembled weather station.
EDUCATION
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH�Rising sophomore
September 2019 to present GPA: 3.89
? Planned A.B in in applied math and biology. Predicted: June 2023
? Jack Byrne Scholar in Mathematics and Global Issues Scholar (application-based International Relations program for freshmen)
? Relevant college courses�STEM: Introductory physics 1: Honors, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Ecology (with in class honors): A, Introductory physics 2 Linear Algebra, CT
? Relevant courses�International Relations: Introduction to IR: A, Freshman Seminar: Counterintelligence and Security: CT.
**Note: All courses in Spring 2020 were CT, NC**
University Preparatory Academy, Seattle WA � High School
September 2015 to June 2019 GPA: 3.98
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, LaTeX (math typesetting), RStudio
Beginner - Mathematica, Python, R.
Field research (1 year) + Trail work (2 years)
AWARDS
High School: National Merit Finalist, US Presidential Scholar Finalist, AIME Qualifier (national math competition)
Sports: 2017 & 2018 US Junior National Team in Flatwater Sprint Kayak. Competed 2 years internationally. Four years varsity soccer + PSPL Academy Team (HS)
LANGUAGES
Conversational Spanish
EXTRACIRRICULARS
Leadership: Ledyard Canoe Club (Conservation Chair), Club Nordic Skiing (Race Director)
Membership: Cabin and Trail Hiking Club, Dartmouth Mountaineering Club
Other Interest: Cooking, guitar, songwriting, wilderness canoeing
Jacob Zikan 4640 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle WA
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EXPERIENCE
Ayers Lab, Dartmouth College �Research Assistant
November 2019 - PRESENT
� Ecological lab technician, field researcher, and modeler
� During the school year: part time
- Collected data in the field
- Prepared samples of leaf litter and soil for chemical analysis
� During summer: full-time.
- Collected data on different life-stages of various organisms at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest
- Ran stochastic analysis in R to model how the populations respond to stresses.
- Studied the ecological effects of the predicted extinction of ash trees in northeast forests.
Tutor Clearinghouse, Dartmouth College�Ecology Tutor
April 2020 � June 2020
Francis Lab, Univ. of Washington, Seattle�Volunteer
June 2019
� Performed measurements of several aquatic variables and helped collect and catalogue fish at various sites in the field
� Used image software to measure extent of disease progression on eelgrass samples.
K Zikan, Mount Baker, WA�Research Assistant
July 2019 - August 2019
� Assisted a study on snow melt dynamics on the Easton Glacier.
� Transported equipment to the site on Mt Baker (2 days on foot) and assembled weather station.
EDUCATION
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH�Rising sophomore
September 2019 to present GPA: 3.89
? Planned A.B in in applied math and biology. Predicted: June 2023
? Jack Byrne Scholar in Mathematics and Global Issues Scholar (application-based International Relations program for freshmen)
? Relevant college courses�STEM: Introductory physics 1: Honors, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Ecology (with in class honors): A, Introductory physics 2 Linear Algebra, CT
? Relevant courses�International Relations: Introduction to IR: A, Freshman Seminar: Counterintelligence and Security: CT.
**Note: All courses in Spring 2020 were CT, NC**
University Preparatory Academy, Seattle WA � High School
September 2015 to June 2019 GPA: 3.98
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, LaTeX (math typesetting), RStudio
Beginner - Mathematica, Python, R.
Field research (1 year) + Trail work (2 years)
AWARDS
High School: National Merit Finalist, US Presidential Scholar Finalist, AIME Qualifier (national math competition)
Sports: 2017 & 2018 US Junior National Team in Flatwater Sprint Kayak. Competed 2 years internationally. Four years varsity soccer + PSPL Academy Team (HS)
LANGUAGES
Conversational Spanish
EXTRACIRRICULARS
Leadership: Ledyard Canoe Club (Conservation Chair), Club Nordic Skiing (Race Director)
Membership: Cabin and Trail Hiking Club, Dartmouth Mountaineering Club
Other Interest: Cooking, guitar, songwriting, wilderness canoeing