Technician University
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JENNIFER M. PANEK
Taylor, MI *8180
abmllt@r.postjobfree.com
Environmental science / Consulting / EDUCATION
Wetland Delineations & Permitting Wildlife Surveys Tree Surveys
NEPA-related Documents Environmental and Biological Education T&E
Species
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Life Sciences, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
December 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, The University of Michigan-
Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
May 2001
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Adjunct Faculty, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI 48128
August 24, 2009 - present
Teach college-level science lecture and laboratory courses for non-science
majors. Prepare PowerPoint presentations based on the course curriculum,
and write quizzes, assignments, and exams. Lead laboratory experiments,
grade lab reports, and teach students how to maintain a lab notebook
Adjunct Faculty, ITT Technical Institute, Troy, MI 48083
August 24, 2009 - November 24, 2009
Taught a college-level science course, Environmental Issues, for non-
science majors. Prepared PowerPoint presentations based on the course
curriculum, and wrote quizzes, assignments, and participation activities
Project Scientist, Huff & Huff, Inc., Oak Brook, IL 60523
October 1, 2007 - April 24, 2009
Conducted wetland delineations and tree surveys. Assisted with wetland
permitting, preparation of NEPA-related documents, habitat restoration for
T&E species, and Phase I surveys
Wetland Biology Technician, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
80523
May 2007 - September 2007
Delineated wetlands at Fort Drum, NY based on guidelines by the Army Corps
of Engineers, 1987 Manual
Field Research Technician, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809
April 2004 - August 2004
Conducted territory watches and nest searches of white-throated sparrows,
assisted in banding, and separating and preparing of blood samples
Wildlife Intern, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Grand Rapids,
MN 55744
January 2004 - March 2004
Responsible for capturing and handling of white-tailed deer, including
chemical immobilization, blood sampling, incisor extraction, and radio
collaring
Field Research Technician, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405
May 2003 - July 2003
Conducted amphibian and reptilian surveys and vegetation analyses
Field Research Technician, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907
May 2002 - August 2002
Performed bird point counts, vegetation analyses, amphibian surveys, and
small mammal trapping,
including attachment of an ear-tag and collection of a DNA sample (via toe-
clipping)
Naturalist, The University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48128
September 1999 - May 2002
Responsible for leading public and school groups in nature programs
Provisional Interpreter, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Brownstown, MI 48173
May 2001 - December 2001
Interpreted marsh life of southeast Michigan to visitors and school groups
VOLUNTEER HISTORY
Friends of the Rouge Rouge River Rescue 2010
May 15, 2010
Friends of the Rouge Winter Stonefly Search, Dearborn
January 23, 2010
Friends of the Detroit River Streambank Restoration, Trenton
June 13, 2009
Friends of the Rouge Rouge Rescue 2009, Dearborn
June 6, 2009
PUBLICATION
Book Chapter
Panek, Jennifer, David Dolan, and John Hartig. 2003. Detroit's Role in
Reversing Cultural Eutrophication of Lake Erie. Pp. 79-90. In: Honoring
Our Detroit River: Caring for Our Home. Ed. John Hartig. Bloomfield
Hills, MI: Cranbrook Institute of Science.
GRANTS RECEIVED
November 2004 Indiana State University School of Graduate Studies
October 2005 Indiana Academy of Science
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
November 2, 2009 Completed New Faculty Training Module (ITT
Technical Institute)
September 29, 2009 Climate Change Conference (EMAWMA)
September 18, 2009 20 Professional Learning Strategies that
Engage the Adult Brain (Developing Minds, Inc)
August 13, 2009 Exploring Michigan's Rare Wetlands (MDEQ)
February 7, 2009 Chicago Wild Things 2009
Conference
July 29 - August 1, 2008 Basic Wetland Delineation course
November 3, 2006 Presented at Indiana Academy of Science
Fall 2006 Meeting
April 27, 2006 Presented poster at Indiana State
University Research Showcase
March 11-13, 2005 Attended 25th Annual Midwest
Ecology & Evolution Conference
October 29, 2004 Attended the Indiana Academy of Science Amphibian Workshop
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