Research and Outdoor Leadership Resume
EDUCATION AND HONORS
COLGATE UNIVERSITY, Hamilton, NY; Bachelor of Arts - August 2017 - Present
? Major: Biology; Minor: Geography
? GPA: 3.93/4.00 - Dean�s Award for Academic Excellence
? Alumni Memorial Scholar; awarded for academic merit and leadership excellence upon admission. $6,000 research grant; used to fund Tropical Ferns graduate course in Costa Rica, and independent plant research travel to 3 Latin American countries
? Beckman Scholar; 15 month independent research project to investigate the effects of climate change on tropical ferns
? Goldwater Scholar; nationally competitive scholarship awarded for excellence in undergraduate academics and research
NORTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL, North East, PA - August 2013 � June 2017
? Graduated with High Honors, ranked 3rd in a class of 117
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Fern Physiology Lab Colgate University; Beckman Fellow; Research Assistant - Spring 2018 - Present
? Collect tropical epiphytic fern samples by using proper biological field techniques in order to analyze their nutrient signatures in the lab to ascertain the evolution of epiphytic plants
? Conduct independent experiments using devices such as photosynthesis gas analyzers and chlorophyll fluorescence meters to understand how changes in climate will affect epiphyte physiology
? Use computer programs such as MaxEnt and ArcGIS to model future plant distributions as a result of climate change
? Published a scientific article on the adaptations of hemiepiphytes in the Annals of Botany and received Editor�s Choice
? Attend Annual Botany Meeting in Tucson Arizona
Macalester College, Minneapolis, MN; Keck Consortium Geology Research Assistant - Summer 2018
? Conduct two weeks glacial lake sediment coring and water sampling in Glacier National Park and three weeks core description and analysis in the lab to understand the climatic history of the region
? Communicate with the public and Rangers why water chemistry research is important by talking to them about how pH and turbidity affect natural systems to raise awareness for the changing environment
? Present poster of findings at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting by collaborating with other students to organize findings into a cohesive message to build my scientific presentation skills
ENVIRONMENT & WORK EXPERIENCE
Colgate OE Basecamp, Hamilton, NY; Outdoor Education Staff - Sept. 2017- May 2018
? Completed nine-month training program by attending many hands-on classes and camping trips to foster outdoor skills, environmental sense of place, leadership, and teaching skills in the Adirondacks
? Teach outdoor skills to novices including hiking, skiing, kayaking, camping, and climbing by leading PE classes to provide a way for students to experience the local outdoors
? Learn lesson planning for the Adirondacks environment to foster a sense of place by reading about the park�s natural environment and practicing interactive lessons on the environment of the ADKs
? Lead pre-orientation camping trips for freshman to create memories and meaningful friendships by implementing my skills
Sustainability Resource Center, Colgate University; Sustainability Intern - Fall 2018 - Present
? Advocate sustainable living on Colgate�s campus to reduce Colgate�s carbon footprint by organizing and running educational events to increase awareness across Colgate�s community
? Work toward Colgate�s carbon neutrality by 2019 goal by utilizing community based social marketing skills to change student attitudes towards sustainable efforts on campus
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
NEHS, North East, PA; Boys Cross Country Team Captain (Jr. & Sr. year) - 2014 - 2017
? Foster a hardworking environment for summer training without coaching supervision by setting a dedicated tone for workouts and assuming a leadership role for underclassmen to have a successful season
NEHS, North East, PA; Envirothon Team Captain and Ecology Club President - 2014 - 2017
? Worked with a team using forestry knowledge to complete a series of tests by practicing together
? Evaluated a current environmental issue and presented a solution to judges to build presentation and planning skills
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Skills: RStudio for Statistical Computing (Intermediate proficiency), ArcGIS, Excel (advanced proficiency), Spanish (conversational proficiency), microscope skills, plant care and preparation, plant identification and dichotomous keys Certifications: Wilderness First Responder (expires Jan. 2021), Lifeguard & First Aid Certification
EDUCATION AND HONORS
COLGATE UNIVERSITY, Hamilton, NY; Bachelor of Arts - August 2017 - Present
? Major: Biology; Minor: Geography
? GPA: 3.93/4.00 - Dean�s Award for Academic Excellence
? Alumni Memorial Scholar; awarded for academic merit and leadership excellence upon admission. $6,000 research grant; used to fund Tropical Ferns graduate course in Costa Rica, and independent plant research travel to 3 Latin American countries
? Beckman Scholar; 15 month independent research project to investigate the effects of climate change on tropical ferns
? Goldwater Scholar; nationally competitive scholarship awarded for excellence in undergraduate academics and research
NORTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL, North East, PA - August 2013 � June 2017
? Graduated with High Honors, ranked 3rd in a class of 117
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Fern Physiology Lab Colgate University; Beckman Fellow; Research Assistant - Spring 2018 - Present
? Collect tropical epiphytic fern samples by using proper biological field techniques in order to analyze their nutrient signatures in the lab to ascertain the evolution of epiphytic plants
? Conduct independent experiments using devices such as photosynthesis gas analyzers and chlorophyll fluorescence meters to understand how changes in climate will affect epiphyte physiology
? Use computer programs such as MaxEnt and ArcGIS to model future plant distributions as a result of climate change
? Published a scientific article on the adaptations of hemiepiphytes in the Annals of Botany and received Editor�s Choice
? Attend Annual Botany Meeting in Tucson Arizona
Macalester College, Minneapolis, MN; Keck Consortium Geology Research Assistant - Summer 2018
? Conduct two weeks glacial lake sediment coring and water sampling in Glacier National Park and three weeks core description and analysis in the lab to understand the climatic history of the region
? Communicate with the public and Rangers why water chemistry research is important by talking to them about how pH and turbidity affect natural systems to raise awareness for the changing environment
? Present poster of findings at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting by collaborating with other students to organize findings into a cohesive message to build my scientific presentation skills
ENVIRONMENT & WORK EXPERIENCE
Colgate OE Basecamp, Hamilton, NY; Outdoor Education Staff - Sept. 2017- May 2018
? Completed nine-month training program by attending many hands-on classes and camping trips to foster outdoor skills, environmental sense of place, leadership, and teaching skills in the Adirondacks
? Teach outdoor skills to novices including hiking, skiing, kayaking, camping, and climbing by leading PE classes to provide a way for students to experience the local outdoors
? Learn lesson planning for the Adirondacks environment to foster a sense of place by reading about the park�s natural environment and practicing interactive lessons on the environment of the ADKs
? Lead pre-orientation camping trips for freshman to create memories and meaningful friendships by implementing my skills
Sustainability Resource Center, Colgate University; Sustainability Intern - Fall 2018 - Present
? Advocate sustainable living on Colgate�s campus to reduce Colgate�s carbon footprint by organizing and running educational events to increase awareness across Colgate�s community
? Work toward Colgate�s carbon neutrality by 2019 goal by utilizing community based social marketing skills to change student attitudes towards sustainable efforts on campus
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
NEHS, North East, PA; Boys Cross Country Team Captain (Jr. & Sr. year) - 2014 - 2017
? Foster a hardworking environment for summer training without coaching supervision by setting a dedicated tone for workouts and assuming a leadership role for underclassmen to have a successful season
NEHS, North East, PA; Envirothon Team Captain and Ecology Club President - 2014 - 2017
? Worked with a team using forestry knowledge to complete a series of tests by practicing together
? Evaluated a current environmental issue and presented a solution to judges to build presentation and planning skills
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Skills: RStudio for Statistical Computing (Intermediate proficiency), ArcGIS, Excel (advanced proficiency), Spanish (conversational proficiency), microscope skills, plant care and preparation, plant identification and dichotomous keys Certifications: Wilderness First Responder (expires Jan. 2021), Lifeguard & First Aid Certification