Interests
Enthusiastic, energetic, ambitions, and funny individual set on making a lasting positive impact through connecting and communicating with people to conserve and protect the environment.
Education
Brandeis University, B.A. Biology May, 2003.
Environmental Studies minor
Experience
Science and Technology Committee Intern
Northeast Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species
MIT Sea Grant College Program - Center for Coastal Resources, Cambridge, MA
1/03 - 7/03
- Profiled over 20 marine invasive species found within the Gulf of Maine incorporating information from a broad scientific literature survey on their biology and ecology
- Assissted with the development of a regional ballast water management plan, helped plan a conference regarding ballast water exchange, and gathered shipping traffic data along the eastern United States and Canada
Invasive Species Education and Outreach Fellowship
Massachusetts Bays National Estuaries Program,
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Boston, MA
6/02 – 12/02
- Authored public outreach brochure "Protect your pet, Preserve the Environment, Don't release exotic species!" (35,000 printed copies) on invasive species, that advises aquatic pet owners on methods to prevent introductions of non-native species
- Profiled over 20 marine invasive species found in the Gulf of Maine through a broad scientific literature survey on their biology and ecology
- Researched and compiled listing of marine biological monitoring programs along the Gulf of Maine to establish cooperative relationships and maximize utilization of resources for an invasive species monitoring program
- Actively participated in and kept minutes for the Coastal Advocacy Network (CAN), a non-profit, professional organization representing non-profit groups, government agencies, and commercial parties interested in advocating for coastal issues
Naturalist Intern and Research Assistant
Center for Oceanic Research and Education, Essex, MA
6/02 – 8/02
- Identified marine mammals and bird species seen along whale watch tours
- Collected data on location and behavior patterns of marine mammals
- Publicly spoke about behavior, biology, and ecology of marine life, and the Gulf of Maine
Lab Manager/Technician
Biochemistry Laboratory of Ulrich Genick, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
2/02 – 5/02
- Researched structure and function of photoreception of phytochrome and PYP proteins in plants and E. coli
- Prepared crystallization screens for X-ray crystallagraphy of phytochrome and PYP
- Responsible for laboratory and equipment upkeep and purchases
Semester in Environmental Science
Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA
Fall 2001
- Studied terrestrial and aquatic ecology, and mathematical modeling while conducting fieldwork including water quality analysis and nutrient loading in various ecosystem
- Experimented on aquatic carnivorous plants, revealing nitrogen uptake patterns
- Final Presentation
- Final Paper: "Importance of Prey Derived and Absorbed Nitrogen to New Growth; Preferential Uptake of Ammonia or Nitrate for Three Species of Utricularia"
Environmental Systems Intern
IBM Burlington, VT
Through New England Board of Higher Education Environmental Internship Program
6/01 - 8/01
- Designed and wrote intranet webpages for Environmental Systems, including Groundwater, Hazardous Waste, Chemical Management, and Industrial Waste Water
- Surveyed solid waste streams for recyclables at IBM-Burlington; prepared annual report
- Analyzed potential recycling projects, especially cell phone batteries, and developed a framework fora recycling program currently under consideration by IBM
Laboratory Assistant/Technician
W. M. Keck Institute for Cellular Visualization
1/01 - 6/01
- Responsible for laboratory and equipment upkeep, including three electron microscopes, two negative developing darkrooms, and one printing darkroom.
Reserves and Circulation Assistant
Gerstenzang Science Library, Brandeis University
6/99 - 12/00
- Trained new student workers for both circulation and reserve positions
- Edited procedural documentation for Reserves Protocol Handbook
- Placed material on paper and electronic reserve
- Served patrons at the circulation desk
- Reshelved books and journals
Other Activities
- Brandeis Students for Environmental Action (SEA) - Webmaster (http://www.brandeis.edu/~sea)
- Brandeis University Recycling Program (BURP!) - Webmaster
Computer Skills
- Applications: ArcView GIS 3.2; HTML; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Publisher; Lotus WordPro, 1-2-3, Approach; Adobe Acrobat, WS FTP;
- Foreign Languages:Spanish Fluency, working knowledge of Hebrew
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