Assistant Data Entry
Resume:
Caitlin McDermott
Easthampton, MA 01027
*******@*****.***
Relevant Experience
Visiting fellow fall 2010
. Conduct research at the Australian National University within Dr.
Jochen Zeil's lab (with postdoc Dr. Ajay Narendra) on the visual
ecology and foraging behaviour of ant species in Canberra, Australia
as well as with Dr. Jan Hemmi on habituation behaviour in fiddler
crabs
. Analysis of data collected in both the lab and field for future
publication
Assistant ecological surveyer Summer 2010
. Counted and assessed local population of the endangered Puritan Tiger
Beetle
. Set up signs and fencing educating public about endangered species in
recreational areas
Animal caretaker Summer 2010
. Maintained Swamp Sparrow habitats and cages in Dr. Jeff Podos' lab at
UMass Amherst
. Downloaded, copied, converted and analysed data including sonographs
Teaching Assistant Spring 2009 & Spring
2010
. Prepared and taught labs for students in Evolution 226 and Animal
Behavior 145
. Graded and edited papers, tests and homework.
. Assisted students in understanding lecture material through review
sessions and one-on-one meetings
. Met with professors weekly to discuss students and material, as well
as attended lecture 3 days a week
HHMI funded Field research Summer 2007 & summer 2009
. Conducted independent research on invasive fly species, Scaptomyza
Flava, and its effects on local crop plants such as cabbage and
mustard (Summer 2007)
. Conducted independent research on fiddler crabs in Sonora, Mexico and
the effects of the tidal cycle on their reproductive behavior (Summer
2009)
. Performed data entry and statistical analysis
. Presented work at Howard Hughes Medical Institution (HHMI) Symposium
both summers
. Budgeted funding for HHMI projects, travel and field equipment
Society for integrative and comparative biology (Sicb)
conference January 2010
. Created poster of analysed data from my 2009 summer work on fiddler
crabs
. Presented work to esteemed biologists at 2010 Seattle conference for
which I received two monetary awards to attend
. Attended talks and presentations about topics including conservation,
science education and environmental science
. Student member of society for 2010.
Other Employment
Mount Holyoke College - student programs. Information desk attendant and
technical/stage crew lead. September 2007 - May 2010
Education
Mount Holyoke college - South Hadley, MA May 2010
BA in Liberal Arts; majored in Biology, minor in English
GPA: 3.4/4.0
Awards
. Laurel Fellowship for study abroad at the University of Edinburgh
(Fall 2008)
. HHMI Grant (2007 & 2009)
o Fund research with professor Dr. Stan Rachootin on invasive fly
species
o Fund travel to Sonora Mexico and work on fiddler crab behavior
with Dr. Denise Pope
. Abby Howe Turner prize for excellence in biology (Fall 2009) by the
Mount Holyoke biology department. The prize was used to present summer
research on fiddler crabs at the 2010 Society for Integrative and
Comparative Biology Conference in Seattle.
. Stephen H. Devol Fellowship for graduate research in the biological
sciences (Spring 2010) - used for my fellowship work at ANU this fall
. Australian National University grant for visiting fellows
. Bernice MacLean Award for excellence in biology (Spring 2010)
. Excellence in Teaching Award for excellence in teaching in the
biological sciences (Spring 2010)
References
. Kris Bergbom - Student Programs, Mount Holyoke College 413-***-****
o ********@*********.***
. Chris Davis - Puritan Tiger Beetle specialist for Wildlife and
Fisheries 413-***-****
o **********@*****.***
. Jan Hemmi - Vision researcher at the Australian National University
o ***.*****@***.***.**
. Dana Mosely- Graduate student/ supervisor for Dr. Jeff Podos 919-210-
5492
o ********@***.*****.***
. Denise Pope - Mentor for HHMI, Mount Holyoke College professor 210-602-
0017
o ******@*********.***
. Stan Rachootin - Mentor for HHMI, Mount Holyoke College professor
o ********@*********.***
. Jochen Zeil - Vision researcher at the Australian National University
o ******.****@***.***.**
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