Scientist

Annie Whitley

**********@*****.***

904-***-****

Education

● M.S. Plant and Soil Science –November 2012– University of Kentucky. Co-

advisors: Dr. Jason Unrine and Dr. Paul Bertsch. Thesis title: Method

development for detecting silver nanoparticles in a soil using asymmetrical flow

field f low fractionation and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.

● B.S. Chemistry – December 2009 – University of South Carolina at Aiken

(USCA), Aiken, SC. Advisor: Dr. Gary M ills. Senior thesis t i t le: Using lipid

biomarkers to characterize bacterial communities in a constructed wetland.

● B.S. Biology – December 2009 – University of South Carolina at Aiken, Aiken,

SC. Advisor: Dr. Michele Harmon. Senior thesis title: Evaluating water

treatment efficiency of a copper-contaminated wetland using Ceriodaphnia dubia

in 7-day static renewal toxicity tests.

Professional Experience

● High School Science & Math Teacher ( Lesotho, Southern Africa), October

2012- December 2014.

● Teaching assistant ( Lexington, KY), University of Kentucky, Introduced key

concepts of soil science to college students in both a lab and field setting, 10

h r/wk, January 2011-May 2011.

● Research Professional (Aiken, SC), Savannah River Ecology Laboratory,

University of Georgia, 40 hrs/wk, January 2010- May 2010.

● NSF-Research Experience for Undergraduates (Galveston, TX), Department

of Marine Sciences, Texas A& M University at Galveston (TAMUG), May 2009 –

July 2009.

● NSF-Research Experience for Undergraduates (Aiken, SC), Savannah River

Ecology Laboratory (SREL), University of Georgia, May 2008 – July 2008 .

● Part-time Laboratory Assistant (Aiken, SC), Savannah River Ecology

Laboratory, University of Georgia, January 2009 – December 2010.

● Organic Chemistry Grader, University of South Carolina-Aiken, August 2008

– December 2010.

● Math Tutor, University of South Carolina-Aiken, January 2007- December

2009.

Volunteer Experience

● Tropical Research And Conservation Centre Volunteer ( Kudat, Sabah,

Malaysia), Participated in artificial reef construction, coral planting, transect

line surveys and marine science education, 40 hrs/wk, January 2015- March

2015.

● Peace Corps Volunteer, Served in Lesotho, Southern Africa, teaching Math,

Science and Life Skills for grades 8-12, October 2012- December 2014.

● Camp GLOW Camp Counselor ( Leribe, Lesotho, Southern Africa), Helped

organize and lead girls aged 12-25 through activities focused on women-

empowerment for a week long camp each year, March 2013 & 2014.

● Grassroot Soccer Coach ( Lesotho), Engaged in various activities with high

school students to address life skills education, specifically focusing on H IV

education and reducing stigma, January 2013- November 2014.

● Carnegie Center for Literacy Tutor ( Lexington, KY), Individual tutoring in

basic 2nd grade problem solving, math and reading skills, 4 hrs/wk, August 2011-

September 2012.

Other Qualifications

● Diving credentials: Open water (Tofo, Mozambique), Advanced Open Water

(Gili Air, Indonesia), Emergency First Response & Rescue Diver (Sabah,

Malaysia).

Publications

● Whitley, A., C. Levard, E. Oostveen, P.M. Bertsch, C.J. Matocha, F. Von der

K ammer, J.M. Unrine. Behavior of Ag Nanoparticles in Soil: Effects of Particle

Surface Coating, Aging and Sewage Sludge Amendment. Environmental

Pollution, 2013; 182: 142-9.

References

● Dr. Gary Mills, PhD, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory,

******@****.***.***, 803-***-****.

● Dr. Jason Unrine, PhD, University of Kentucky, *****.******@***.***, (859)

257-1657.

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