Oregon State University
Department of Forest Science
Corvallis, Oregon, 97331-7501, USA
(541) 753-8154
M.S., Forest Science (in progress; completion expected March of 2003): Oregon
State University, Corvallis,
Oregon. Major field of study: Forest Ecology;
integrated minor in Botany and Plant Pathology. Courses
included: Forestry (Forest
Ecosystem Management, International Forestry, Private Forests in Society,
Current Research in Forest Science, Pacific Northwest Shrub Identification,
Natural Resource Research Planning, Natural Resource Education: People, Policy
Analysis), Plant Taxonomy, Mycology
(Biology of Fleshy Fungi, Imperfect Fungi, Sequestrate Fungal Identification,
Small Mammal Mycophagy, Fungal Ecology, Fungal Systematics, Fungal Symbiosis,
Mycorrhizae, Lichens and Bryophytes), Statistics
(Methods of Data Analysis I&II), Principles of Systematics,
Molecular Systematics. Thesis-
Systematics of Pacific Northwestern species of Gymnomyces inferred from Internal Transcribed Spacer region
Ribosomal DNA Sequences.
B.S., Natural Resources (Fall 1996 – Spring 1998); Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Major field of study: Natural Resources with a Plant Science focus.
Courses included: Botany (Botany,
Plant Physiology, Physiological Plant Ecology, Field Mycology), Ecology (Forest Ecology, Field Biology, Ecology of Landscapes,
Wetland Ecology and Management, Conservation Biology), Natural Resources (Natural Resources Policy, Planning, and Politics,
Forest Science and Management, Woodlot Management and Maple Syrup Production,
Ethics and the Environment, Environment and Society, Environmental Aspects of
International Planning, Teaching in Natural Resources), College Math.
College of Forestry (Fall 1994 – Spring 1996), University Honors
College, Oregon State University,
Corvallis, Oregon. Major fields of
study: Forestry and Anthropology
/ Archaeology. Courses included: Forestry (Forestry, Computer Applications in Forestry,
Dendrology, Recreation Resource Management), Biology, Chemistry, Ecology,
Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, Microeconomics, Writing (Technical, Expository, Fiction), Survey of American
Literature, Geography of the Non-Western World, Anthropology / Archaeology (Time Travelers, Natural History of Primates, Lithics,
Northwest Prehistory, Archaeology Field School).
College of Liberal Arts (Fall 1993 – Spring 1994), SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, New York. Major field of study: Anthropology. Courses
included: Anthropology
(Ethnography: Pacific Islands, Peoples of the Pacific, Human Evolution,
Comparative Cultures, Sexuality and Culture, Indians of North America),
Cultural Geography, European Civilization Since 1815, Psychology, Photography,
and Composition.
**Plattsburgh Senior High School, Plattsburgh, New York, 12901. Class of 1993.
Continuing Education Classes
·
Fungi of the Sierra
Nevada field course (June 2002), San Francisco State University
·
Advanced Silviculture
Module (July 2000), Natural Resources Institute, Oregon State University,
Corvallis, Oregon
·
Decision Making and
Systems Thinking (December 1999), Natural Resources Institute, Oregon State
University, Corvallis, Oregon
·
Wilderness First
Responder (January 1999), Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
·
National Outdoor
Leadership School “Mountaineering and Leadership School” (June
1998), Jackson, Wyoming
·
Archaeology Field School
(July – August 1995), through Oregon State University, Gila, New Mexico
Graduate Research
Assistant, Oregon State University
(OSU): Department of Forest Science, 321 Richardson Hall, Corvallis, OR,
97333. 9/01/00 –
present. Major
Professor: James Trappe, phone: (541) 758–0461, email: trappej@onid.orst.edu. Part-time, $1,100/month. As
a Research Assistant I have a major role in the development of a project that
examines a group of rare fungi subject to survey through the Northwest Forest
Plan. Accomplishments include the design and implementation of research
directed at investigating intrageneric fungal diversity using molecular biology
methods and phylogenetic analysis, and presentation of research results at an
international meeting. This research required proficiency in fungal microscopy,
molecular biology, and key tasks included: identifying fungal specimens,
extracting fungal DNA and genome sequencing. In addition, I assisted as a taxa
expert in research priorities of the Forest Mycology Team, including, surveying
for rare and endangered fungi in the Siuslaw National Forest (OR), and Mount
Rainier (WA). I also assisted in
fungal diversity survey work for the Army Corp of Engineers in Orofino (ID).
Related
Professional Experience:
Graduate
Teaching Assistant, Oregon State University, Department of Forest Resources,
Peavy Hall, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333 (Fall 1999-Spring 2001). Supervisor: Dr. Edward Jensen @ (541)
737-2519, email: ed.Jensen@orst.edu .
15 hours/week @ $500/month. Courses
included “Dendrology,” and “Issues In Natural Resource
Conservation.” As a
dendrology-teaching assistant I instructed a weekly undergraduate field lab
(3.5 hours) to systematically use a dichotomous key to identify trees and
shrubs while cultivating their ability to recognize general tree/shrub form and
habitat features. Other
responsibilities included supervising undergraduate teaching assistants in
setting up lab exams, proctoring lab exams, grading and recording exams, and
being available office hours for out of class assistance. As a natural resource conservation-teaching
assistant I assisted in the design and instruction of bi-weekly
lecture topics including technological and ecological sustainability, energy
and resource use, climate, waste management, climate, and human values and how
they relate to the Pacific Northwest.
Other responsibilities involved reviewing and evaluating student work.
Herbarium
Curatorial Assistant, Oregon State University, Department of
Botany and Plant Pathology, Cordley Hall, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333
(summer’s of 2000 and 2001).
Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Spatafora @ (541) 737-5304, email: spatafoj@bcc.orst.edu. 20 hours/week @ $800/month. 75% of the time I data-based
preserved mycological specimens using data management program (Paradox), 25% of
the time I handled incoming and outgoing loans.
Environmental
and Outdoor Educator, Wyman Center, INC., Lions Den Outdoor Learning
Center, 3602 Lions Den Road, Imperial, Missouri, 63052 (June 1999-September
1999). Supervisor: Jonathan
Richards @ (314) 477-6008, email: jrichard@chesterfielddayschool.org. 50-60 hours/week @ $1000/month. 50% of the time I designed and
implemented multi-day trek programs for at-risk-youth (included hiking, river
travel, rock-climbing, caving and teambuilding skills), 25% of
the time I instructed high-ropes programs and teambuilding programs for
Corporate groups and MBA students, 25% of the time I assisted in the
design and instruction of science education programs for teens: subject
areas included forest
ecology, edible
plants, aquatics, orienteering, and composting.
Forest
Ecology Research Assistant, Cornell University,
Department of Natural Resources, Fernow Hall, Ithaca, New York, 14853, and
Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, Campton, New Hampshire (April 1997-December
1998). Supervisor Timothy J. Fahey
@ (607) 255-5470, email: mth6@cornell.edu. 20-40 hours/week (contingent
upon season) @ $7.50/hour. 80% of
the time I systematically evaluated permanent vegetation plots at Hubbard Brook
Experimental Forest: measured and identified tree species and herbaceous
understory species (at times specifically looking for rare species), collected
soil samples, recorded abiotic factors, and observed and recorded allometric
relationships among hardwood species (extensive use of a chain saw), 20% of the
time I tracked root growth using a mini-rhizotron and analyzed data using a
program called root-tracker.
Trail
Crew, Adirondack
Mountain Club, P.O. Box 867, Adirondack Loj Road, Lake Placid, New York,
12946-0867 (Summer 1994).
Supervisor: Wes Lampman @(518) 523-3518 (OK to call). 40-60 hours/week @ $500/month. 80% trail construction: constructed
rock stair-cases, water-bars, bridges, and boardwalks using a crow bar, manual
winch, axe, shovel, and various other hand tools, 20% trail
maintenance: I installed and maintained drainage features to hinder erosion. Job required extreme physical
endurance, ability to hike with a large pack (60-80 pounds), and ability to
camp in the backcountry for a week at a time.
Service
·
Graduate Representative, Oregon State University,
Forest Science Department (September 2000-June 2001)
·
Truffle
Taxonomist for the North American Truffle Society (Fall 2001-present)
·
Member of the Environmental Program Development
Committee-4H youth group, Ithaca, New York (Spring 1998)
·
Environmental Program Leader Volunteer, West Village
4H at Risk Youth Program, Ithaca, New York (Spring 1997-Fall 1998)
Professional
Society Memberships
·
Mycological Society of America
·
North American Mycological Association
·
North American Truffle Society
Scientific
Meetings Attended
·
North American Mycological Association annual meeting
(October 2002), Diamond Lake, Oregon
·
Mycological Society of America annual meeting (June 2002), Corvallis,
Oregon
·
Mycological Society of America annual meeting (June 2001),
Salt Lake City, Utah
Presentations
· Mycological
Society of America
(June 2002)
· North
American Truffle Society
(April 2002)
· Mycology
Journal Club
(March 2002)
· Natural
Resources Research Planning Group (December 2001)
· Natural
Resources Policy, Planning, and Politics Club (May 1998)
Academic
Merit
·
North American Truffle Society Scholarship (December 2002)
·
Travel Grant / Academic Meeting Award, Oregon State
University (October 2002)
·
Lu Berger Forest Science Fellowship, Oregon State
University (Spring 2001)
·
One of three students nominated for Outstanding Masters
Student, Forest Science Dept., Oregon State University (2000-2001) – kind
recognition
Special
Knowledge and Skills
General: Professional
knowledge of forestry,
botany (plant taxonomy), mycology, forest ecology, natural resource
policy, planning, use, and history.
Extensive teaching and public speaking experience and enhanced
supervisory skills (leading crews, teaching, and maintaining a positive work
environment).
Field:
Ability to work in forests on steep terrain in all seasons, using compass and
topographic maps (experience teaching orienteering). Exceptionally skilled in tree, shrub, plant, fungal, and
other nonvascular plant (lichens and bryophytes) identification and use of
dichotomous keys through experience in the field, classroom, and teaching. Knowledge of forest mensuration
techniques, sampling design, vegetation sampling, and habitat typing through
experience in the field and classroom.
Laboratory:
Expertise in
operation of basic biology lab equipment: autoclaves, pipettes, power
supplies, microscopes (light and scanning electron). Proficient in use of molecular biology techniques. Knowledge of chemical safety procedures
and familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets. Expertise in maintenance of sterile conditions and
clean-room areas.
In the
office: My software experience includes MS Windows (WORD, EXCEL,
S-PLUS, POWERPOINT (I have prepared and delivered numerous PowerPoint
presentations)), HTML web design, familiarity with Microsoft ArcView and
ArcGIS, Paradox, and various communications software including Netscape. I have excellent people
skills and experience dealing with the public and private landowners. Examples of my research papers and
presentations are available upon request.