Kelsey Meyer

ac8wtd@r.postjobfree.com

610-***-****

Newmarket, NH 03857

EDUCATION:

University of New Hampshire, Durham NH

Masters Candidate May 2019

Department of Biological Sciences: Marine Biology

Wheaton College, Norton MA

Bachelor of Arts Recipient May 2016

Major: Biology Minor: Psychology

Honors: Teaching Assistant Summer Fellowship Recipient at UNH 2018, European Aqua Conference 2018 Oral Speaker Invitee, Marine Biology Graduate Program Grant Recipient at UNH 2018, UNH Graduate School Travel Grant Recipient, UNH School of Marine Science & Ocean Engineering Travel Grant Recipient, Merit Scholarship Recipient at Wheaton College, Two-time NCAA Div. III All-conference swimmer, 200 medley relay record holder at Wheaton College

Certifications: Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid (September 2018)

Relevant Coursework:

Wheaton College

Comparative Vertebrate Evolution/Anatomy, Physiology, Comparative Animal Behavior, Evolution, Ecology, Wetlands, Organic Chemistry, Cells and Genetics, Brain Mind Behavior, Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, Statistics, Public Health, Quantitative Research Methods,

UNH

BIOL 933 Experimental Design, ZOOL 850 Biological Oceanography and BIOL 905 Scientific Communication

Relevant Skills

Measuring, weighing and taking samples from fish, marine mammals, turtles, sea birds, and sharks

Teaching and designing curriculum plans for all subjects of biology

Dissecting/researching sharks, frogs, turtles, cats and salamanders

Dissection/research of sheep and rat hearts, brains, reproductive, digestive and urinary system

Small/large animal bone, organ and body structure

Microscopy (Light/Electron), Optical Instrumentation, CLC Sequence, HTML, Python, CSS, EKG, Spirometry, Pipette, PCR, Sequencing, Gel Electrophoresis

Fermentation, Crystallization, Extraction, Filtration, Sublimation, Centrifugation, Distillation, Chromatography, Aseptic Techniques, Cell Culture, Electroporation, Cell Cloning

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MiniTab, FinchTV, HTML, Python, CSS and CLC Sequence Viewer, LabScribe, R Script

Social Media Skills: Twitter (@greenmossBOSS)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

University of New Hampshire, Thesis 2017-2018

The proposed research is aimed at understanding the role in salt tolerance response of the microalga Dunaliella salina, using the approach of metabolic engineering via transgenic manipulation. The proposed research is parallel to current research in the Minocha lab with higher plants, where they have shown that increased biosynthesis increases both nitrogen and carbon assimilation.

University of New Hampshire, Biological Oceanography Spring 2018

Researched the effect of abiotic factors (temperature, ocean acidification and wind currents) on the settlement patterns of Semibalanus balanoides

Wheaton College Developmental Biology Course, Norton, MA Spring 2015

Completed a research project on BPM in direct proportion to applied ethanol in

chick in a boat of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and zebrafish

Report can be found:

https://digitalrepository.wheatoncollege.edu/bitstream/handle/11040/23931/Meyer_Kelsey_Bio254_Indep_Res_Rpt_2015.pdf?sequence=1

Wheaton College Molecular Biology Course Spring 2015

Researched the RHO gene in dolphins using CLC sequence viewer to see how similar it was in humans

Wheaton College Physiology Course Fall 2015

Researched lungs and looked to see if training exercise affects lung volume

Researched water temperature and human reaction time/neuronal transmission rate

Researched submerged water and heart rate

Wheaton College Wetlands Course Fall 2015

Researched alligator reproductive success and climate change

Wheaton College Biology/Neuroscience Senior Seminar Spring 2016

Researched mental disorders and smart brain prosthetics for treatment

Report can be found:

https://digitalrepository.wheatoncollege.edu/bitstream/handle/11040/24361/WJNSSR%20meyer%20ka%202016%20depression%20and%20prosthetics.pdf?sequence=1

Wheaton College Ecology Spring 2015

Researched the effects of caffeine on bean plants

Researched the effects of biodiversity on productivity on Basil, Marigold and Cabbage

WORK EXPERIENCE:

AIS Inc. and NOAA, Gloucester, MA 2018-Current

Fisheries Observer

Work at sea collecting and recording data and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) aboard commercial fishing vessels

Observers work on the decks of vessels ranging from 40’ to 100’ and on trips ranging from 1 to 14 days collecting data on fish catch, discard, and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles

University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 2017-2018

Teaching Assistant

Helped design curriculum plan and lab activities for biweekly undergraduate Anatomy labs

Created quizzes, practicals and lectures to help ensure student comprehension of course material

University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Summer 2017 and 2018

Project Smart Assistant

Helped design curriculum plan and lab activities for the four-week summer program for high school students interested in biotechnology

Directed labs such as DNA transformation, plant cloning, DNA extraction and more

Seacoast Pathology, Exeter, NH 2016-2017

Histology Technician

Prepare thin slices of human tissue for microscopic examination by a pathologist

Operate precision equipment and work with a variety of dyes and chemicals to make tissue abnormalities visible with a microscope

Denitrification and understanding of disease processes, including cancer

Linwood Macdonald, Sandyston, NJ 5/2014-8/2014

Biology Instructor

Designed own curriculum plan for eight weeks

Taught students ranging from ages 3-12

Taught different biological sciences: Water ecology, plant ecology, pond ecology, and marine life

Picket Post Pool, Chester Brooke, PA

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor 2009-2015

Taught children ages 3-6 basic swimming fundamentals and developed water safety skills

Received certifications in CPR and lifeguarding and enforced pool policies and regulations to ensure the safety of all members

Five Below, Chester Brooke, PA

Sales Associate 2011-2012

Provided superior customer service and aided customers with product selections

Helped organize product displays in order to maximize store profits

Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn, PA

Swim Instructor 2010-2011

Taught beginning and intermediate swimming skills to children ages 3-10

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Member, Wheaton College Varsity Swimming & Diving 2012-2016

Member of Biological Majors Club 2012-2016

Member of Psychology Majors/Minors Club 2013-2016

Senior Class Gift Committee 2015-2016

Wheaton Athletic Mentor 2015-2016

Head Start Volunteer 2015-2016

Member & Advertiser, Wheaton College Triathlon Club 2013- 2016

Member, Wheaton College Relay for Life 2012-2013

BLOGGER, Wheaton College Department of Anthropology 2013

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