Kevin Wri
EDUCATION
Clemson University – Clemson, SC SPRING 2018
Bachelor of Science: Plant and Environmental Sciences, magna cum laude (GPA 3.88)
Concentration: Agricultural Biotechnology
Minor: Music
Universidad Veritas – San José, Costa Rica SPRING 2016
Language: Intermediate Spanish
Relevant Coursework:
Plant Propagation, Agricultural Biotechnology, Soil Organisms in Plant Growth, Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Biology of Plants, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Entomology, Biology of Invasive Plants
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Wine Production Team, District Winery – Washington, DC FALL 2018
Harvest Intern
? Processed 10-26 ton grape shipments to prepare for fermentation and development into wine
? Initiated fermentation and monitored wine in 400-5000 liter lots in stainless steel and barrel
Washington Youth Garden, Friends of the National Arboretum – Washington, DC SUMMER 2018
Green Ambassador Program Coordinator
? Coordinated a 6 week summer youth program in a demonstration crop garden at the National Arboretum
? Implemented initiatves to educate DC’s youth in agriculture and food-security related topics
Department of Plant Sciences, Clemson University – Clemson, SC WINTER 2017 – SPRING 2018
Research Assistant Internship
? Supported three graduate students with completion of three separate grant-funded plant science research projects
? Performed miscellaneous research procedures in both laboratory and field settings
Department of Plant Sciences, Clemson University – Clemson, SC SUMMER 2016, SUMMER / FALL 2017
Research Assistant
? Participated in conducting NSF and USDA grant-related research projects in three separate labs
? Research topics included plant pathology, soil ecology, and crop physiology
Conservation Intern, Reserva Biológica Nosara – Guanacaste, Costa Rica SUMMER 2017
Research Assistant and Biological Monitor
? Aided management of biological reserve and development of species index for the reserve
? Engaged the remote community in hands-on projects and taught on environmental issues at nearby schools
ACTIVITIES / HONORS / AWARDS
Agronomy Club of Clemson University FALL 2014 – SPRING 2018
President’s List at Clemson University SPRING 2015 / FALL 2015 / FALL 2017
College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences Outstanding Senior SPRING 2018
Scholarships:
George R Macdonald Scholarship (2014-15); George R Macdonald Scholarship (2015-16); Thomas Stephen Buie Memorial Scholarship, Thomas E Skelton Alumni Scholarship (2016-17); Thomas E Skelton Alumni Scholarship, Nyal Dwight Camper Endowed Scholarship (2017-18)
EDUCATION
Clemson University – Clemson, SC SPRING 2018
Bachelor of Science: Plant and Environmental Sciences, magna cum laude (GPA 3.88)
Concentration: Agricultural Biotechnology
Minor: Music
Universidad Veritas – San José, Costa Rica SPRING 2016
Language: Intermediate Spanish
Relevant Coursework:
Plant Propagation, Agricultural Biotechnology, Soil Organisms in Plant Growth, Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Biology of Plants, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Entomology, Biology of Invasive Plants
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Wine Production Team, District Winery – Washington, DC FALL 2018
Harvest Intern
? Processed 10-26 ton grape shipments to prepare for fermentation and development into wine
? Initiated fermentation and monitored wine in 400-5000 liter lots in stainless steel and barrel
Washington Youth Garden, Friends of the National Arboretum – Washington, DC SUMMER 2018
Green Ambassador Program Coordinator
? Coordinated a 6 week summer youth program in a demonstration crop garden at the National Arboretum
? Implemented initiatves to educate DC’s youth in agriculture and food-security related topics
Department of Plant Sciences, Clemson University – Clemson, SC WINTER 2017 – SPRING 2018
Research Assistant Internship
? Supported three graduate students with completion of three separate grant-funded plant science research projects
? Performed miscellaneous research procedures in both laboratory and field settings
Department of Plant Sciences, Clemson University – Clemson, SC SUMMER 2016, SUMMER / FALL 2017
Research Assistant
? Participated in conducting NSF and USDA grant-related research projects in three separate labs
? Research topics included plant pathology, soil ecology, and crop physiology
Conservation Intern, Reserva Biológica Nosara – Guanacaste, Costa Rica SUMMER 2017
Research Assistant and Biological Monitor
? Aided management of biological reserve and development of species index for the reserve
? Engaged the remote community in hands-on projects and taught on environmental issues at nearby schools
ACTIVITIES / HONORS / AWARDS
Agronomy Club of Clemson University FALL 2014 – SPRING 2018
President’s List at Clemson University SPRING 2015 / FALL 2015 / FALL 2017
College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences Outstanding Senior SPRING 2018
Scholarships:
George R Macdonald Scholarship (2014-15); George R Macdonald Scholarship (2015-16); Thomas Stephen Buie Memorial Scholarship, Thomas E Skelton Alumni Scholarship (2016-17); Thomas E Skelton Alumni Scholarship, Nyal Dwight Camper Endowed Scholarship (2017-18)