Biologist/ Student

Laura Anne Auchterlonie upgv76@r.postjobfree.com ___

**** ******* ***** **. ******, Texas 78749 Cell: 512-***-**** Home: 512-***-****

OBJECTIVE________________________________________________________________________

Outstanding student in Biology with extensive experience in entomology and ornithology seeks challenging research opportunity

PROFILE__________________________________________________________________________

• Rich internship opportunities: USDA Summer Research Program; University of Texas Summer Physics Program; Noyce Scholars Environmental Science Summer Camp Program; Graphic Design Internship

• Classroom experience includes TA positions for Microbiology and General Biology

• Previous work as chemist’s assistant in environmental lab

• Member of the Texas Academy of Science

• Published article in student academic journal

• Fluent in German : Basic understanding French and Japanese

Chemistry Apparatuses and Techniques:

Ultra-violet Visible Spectroscopy (Cary 500), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Oil and Grease Analysis SPE-DEX® 3000XL, 761 Compact Ion Chromatography, LIMS (laboratory Information Management System).

Biology Apparatuses and Techniques:

Polymerase Chain Reaction, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Plate Streaking, Gram Stain, Differential Endospore Stain, Manitol Salt Agar (MSA), Sheeps Blood Agar, Antibiogram, Serial Dilution, Spread-plate Count, Enterotube II

EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________

St. Edward’s University Austin, TX Graduation:Dec 2011

B.S. in Biology

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________

Holly Environmental Labs, Austin Energy, Austin, TX Summer 2010

Chemists Assistant

• Analyzed water samples for transformer oil

• Analyzed soil samples for PCB chemicals

• Regularly checked equipment for operating efficiency

• Changed out gas tanks

• Prepped experiments for chemists

St. Edward’s University Austin, TX Spring 2009

Biology Lab Teachers Assistant

• Assisted in preparing experiments for class

• Answered student questions

• Monitored practical exams

• Conducted review sessions

Microbiology Teachers Assistant Fall 2008

• Washed test tubes and other contaminated lab equipment

• Took inventory of chemicals in the stock room

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS_________________________________________________________

Texas Academy of Science “Sand Wasp Samba: How surface and air temperatures influence Bembecinus neglectus”

An oral presentation at an annual meeting of Texas universities to present research on solitary wasps. 2010

INTERNSHIPS_____________________________________________________________________

USDA Summer Research Summer 2009

• Conducted a research study on solitary wasps at Pedernales Falls State Park.

Noyce Scholars Environmental Science Summer Camp Program Summer 2009

Activities Supervisor

• Led field trips for high school students, educating them about water quality and environmental sensitivity

Alice in Wonderland Program University of Texas 2008

• Shadowed graduate students conducting research on fiber optics

I2i Group Austin, TX 2007

Graphic Design Assistant

• Touched up photo clippings using Photoshop

• Designed posters for Texas State Teachers Association

PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH_______________________________________________________

USDA Summer Research Grant Summer 2009

• An Ethological Study of Male and Female Bembecinus neglectus (Hymenoptera: Bembicinae) with respect to Air and Surface Temperatures

Arête Student Academic Journal 2008

• No Free Lunch: How Property Rights went to the Birds.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES__________________________________________________

Travis County Sheriffs Office Benevolent Association fundraisers: Thanksgiving dinner for Hurricane Katrina victims (2005); Halloween haunted house (2006).

Hornsbee Bend water treatment plant Youth Birding Camp tour leader (2006-Present)

Travis Audubon Christmas Bird Count (2009-Present)

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