Mary L. Seaman Researcher

ad3ih4@r.postjobfree.com 920-***-**** Berlin, WI 54923

Accomplished educational researcher with the desire to transition expertise into other industries and environments seeking organizational growth. Proven ability in successfully leading and coordinating programs, as well as effectively communicating with a variety of cultures and diverse student backgrounds. Possess a strong scientific background with instruction and laboratory technician skills. Areas of Expertise include:

Team Leadership

Program Coordination

Grant Writing

Research Projects & Workshops

Statistical Analyses

Water Sampling

Environmental Health

Anatomy & Physiology

Biology and Psychology

Pharmaceutical & Opiate Research

Public Health

Tandem mass spectrometry

HPLC

Professional Experience

Laboratory Technician, City of Oshkosh Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2001 and 2002

Laboratory Technician, City of Fond du Lac Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2000

In both positions performed standard laboratory tests and QC requirements for wastewater treatment processes.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Researcher, Milwaukee, WI (2011 to Present)

Acquire samples from five water filtration processes in Oshkosh, WI, as well as influent/effluent from Oshkosh and Fond du Lac wastewater plants to research pharmaceuticals in Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin.

Utilize knowledge of the following: extraction procedures, lyophilization, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), tandem mass spectrometer, nutrient analysis, R statistical programs, Analyst software, and Microsoft Office.

Undergraduate Research Task Force, Oshkosh, WI (2007 to 2016)

Examine undergraduate research activities. Select undergraduate proposals for funding, as well as peer review academic staff research proposals for funding. Served as OSSCAP Board member since 2012.

Teacher, Oshkosh, WI (2013 to 2017)

Acted as liaison for Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) for Neenah and Ripon schools. Oversee Biology 105 courses upon visiting classes.

Academic Staff Senior Lecturer, Oshkosh, WI (1998 to 2017)

Lectured on the following courses: Introductory Biology, Ecosphere in Crisis, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology.

Teacher, Oshkosh, WI (2009, 2011, and 2013 to 2016)

Taught human anatomy to Wisconsin Youth in Nursing (WYN) Pre-College, inner city, diverse high school students

McNair Scholars Director, Oshkosh, WI (2008 to 2016)

Oversaw McNair Scholars Program for low-income, first-generation students and/or those of underrepresented ethnicities. Recruited 25 undergraduate students annually for preparation of Ph.D graduate programs. Coordinated research projects, graduate school workshops, and graduate school visits.

Wrote McNair Scholars grant for Federal Department of Education, which was funded for $1.2M.

Researcher, Milwaukee, WI (2011 to 2014)

Researched cyanobacterial toxin BMAA in Lake Winnebago and water filtration plants

Vilas County Public Health Department 2005 to 2016 (Summers)

Environmental Health Specialist, Eagle River, WI

Tested commercial well water for nitrate and fecal coliform, and inspected sanitary sewers

St. Elizabeth Hospital and Theda Clark Hospital (WI) 2014

Autopsy Assistant

Participated in autopsies, assisting pathologist at above hospitals.

Dissected 12 pig hearts for Appleton Medical Cardiac Conference in Fall 2016

Wrote teaching grant for $6,000 to dissect entire anterior cadaver.

Instructor, Fox Valley, Fox Valley/Menasha, WI (2009)

Taught Anatomy and Physiology I lab during the spring semester.

Researcher, University of Wisconsin System Solid Waste Research Program Grant, Madison, WI (2008 to 2009)

Supervised two undergraduate data collection students; analyzed data and wrote final report. Designed experiment and researched the following project: “Cladophora biomass diversion from landfills and investigation of reuse options”.

Wrote grant, which was funded for $30K.

WiscAMP Director (Wisconsin Alliance for Minority Participation), Oshkosh, WI (2008 to 2009)

Organized student activities in regards to scientific research.

McNair Scholars Coordinator, Oshkosh, WI (2007 to 2008)

Coordinated visit and activities of 25 McNair students annually in preparation for graduate school.

Ripon College 2016 to 2017

Visiting Instructor, Ripon, WI

Developed courses in anatomy and physiology, as well as a course in Introductory Biology.

Wrote two lab manuals for anatomy and physiology labs.

Teacher, Science Outreach Summer Science Program (SUMS), PreCollege Science Program, Oshkosh, WI (1998, 2000, 2001, and 2000 to 2002)

taught biology to middle and high school teachers. Taught science to middle and high school multi-cultural students.

ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Teacher, Biology, University of Wisconsin, Fox Valley, Menasha, WI, 1999

Research Assistant (University of Wisconsin), U.S. Antarctic Research Program, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, 1996 to 1997

Laboratory Technician, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, WI, 1992 to 1996

Researcher (University of Wisconsin), Sturgeon for Tomorrow Grant, Lake Winnebago, WI, 1994 to 1995

Researcher, REU Fellowship (Research Experience for Undergraduates), University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 1994

Designed bio-filter apparatus for zebra mussels.

Education & Training

Ph.D. in Public Health (Emphasis in Environmental Health)

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Milwaukee, WI August 2023

Master of Science in Biology

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Oshkosh, WI 1998

Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Oshkosh, WI 1995

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