Ansel K. LaPier
Bellingham
Summary
Highly motivated Energy Science undergraduate student with research experience and strong communication, organizational, and follow-through skills who can work independently and is passionate about renewable energy. Pursuing: BS in Energy Sciences, Minor in Energy Policy, Certificate in Energy in the Built Environment, and Certificate in Energy and the Environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern, Student Research Apprenticeship Program
Pacific Northwest National Lab
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Worked in the Environmental Biogeochemistry Group, within the Energy and Environment Directorate through the Department of Energy
- Mentor Dr. Chinmayee V. Subban, PhD; Research Scientist, Coastal Sciences Division
- Performed research identifying parameters of coastal water sensors (temperature, pH, etc.) to determine feasibility of using salinity gradient energy source
- Wrote Department of Energy Report “Salinity Gradients for Coastal Monitoring”
Intern
The Lands Council
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Worked to support Environmental Restoration Program, which aims to improve riparian buffers to improve water quality and ecological diversity adjacent to local rivers, creeks, and watersheds
- Collected data at previously restored riparian sites. Site monitoring for optimum age class, density, species diversity, and canopy cover included: counting the number of plantings, creating a vegetation species list (native vs. invasive species), measuring the height of key indicator flora, and building beaver dam analogs to limit water level rise and protect wetlands
Student Research Assistant
Eastern Washington University
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Worked in Department of Physical Therapy, mentor Dr. Kimberly Cleary, PT, PhD
- Performed data collection, entry, and analysis along with lab facilities and equipment preparation.
- Disseminated research results by writing abstracts, writing journal articles and preparing and presenting posters, slides, and videos
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Through the Eyes of a Child Photography
01.2008 - 01.2022
- Began taking photographs at the age of 5 - landscapes, wildlife, and architectural images
- Sold photographic products with proceeds benefitting Shriners Hospitals for Children
- Marketed holiday cards to local businesses and set up sale of Holiday Cards and Note Cards through Amazon
- Awarded the Chase Youth Award for Public Service; Gold Medal Service Award, International HOSA Future Health Professionals (2 years); Executive Women International 1st Place Scholarship, Spokane Chapter 2021
Education
High School -
Central Valley High School
WA01.2022
BS - Energy Sciences
Western Washington University
03-2026
Skills
- Computer skills: JavaScript, Python, C Programming, SketchUp (3D modeling), OpenStudio (building energy analysis), 3D printing, SimPro LCA, Microsoft Office Excel (including statical analyses), Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Intern
The Lands Council
01.2022 - 01.2022
Intern, Student Research Apprenticeship Program
Pacific Northwest National Lab
01.2021 - 01.2021
Student Research Assistant
Eastern Washington University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Through the Eyes of a Child Photography
01.2008 - 01.2022
High School -
Central Valley High School
BS - Energy Sciences
Western Washington University
Research Peer-Reviewed Publications
- LaPier A, Subban C. Salinity Gradients for Coastal Monitoring. U.S. Department of Energy Technical Report. 2021; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
- LaPier A, LaPier J, Sattgast J. Regression Analysis of Pectoralis Major Muscle Electromyography to Estimate Anterior Thoracic Cage Forces. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. (in preparation)
- LaPier A, Cleary K. Feedback training improves compliance with sternal precaution guidelines during functional mobility: implications for optimizing recovery in older patients after median sternotomy. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. 2021; Article ID 8889502:13 pages. DOI: 10.1155/2021/888950.
- LaPier A. Development of a feedback training protocol and clinical force measuring walker for older patients with restricted upper extremity weight bearing. Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering. 2021. DOI: 10.1299/jbse.21-00330.
- LaPier A. Engineering a clinical force measuring walker for patients recovering from median sternotomy. International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science. 2022;7(1). DOI: 10.23958/ijirms/vol07-i01/1315.
- LaPier A, Cleary K. The influence of age and feedback training on ability to modulate upper extremity weight bearing force and pectoralis major muscle recruitment while following sternal precautions. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2021;8:1. DOI: 10.7243/2055-2386-8-1.
- LaPier A, Cleary K. Feedback training improves accuracy of estimating upper extremity weight bearing during functional tasks – implications after open heart surgery. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research. 2019;7(4):3163-3172. DOI: 10.16965/ijpr.2019.151
- Poster Presentation: “Regression Analysis of Pectoralis Major Muscle Electromyography to Estimate Anterior Thoracic Cage Forces” September 2023; American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA
- Poster Presentation: “Engineering a Clinical Force Measuring Walker for Patients Recovering from Median Sternotomy” September 2021; American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation 36th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX
- Poster Presentation: “The Relationship between Pectoralis Major Muscle Activation and Upper Extremity Weight Bearing Force: Implications for Sternal Precautions” September 2021; American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation 36th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX
- Poster Presentation: “Use of a Force Measuring Walker to Optimize Recovery after Median Sternotomy” June 2021; European Society of Cardiology EuroHeartCare
- Poster Presentation: “The Influence of Age and Feedback Training on Adherence with Sternal Precautions during Functional Mobility” February 2021; American Physical Therapy Association National Meeting, Orlando, FL
- Poster Presentation: “Feedback Training Improves Ability to Follow Sternal Precaution Guidelines during Functional Mobility” August 2020; 30th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Cardiovascular Health & Rehabilitation Association, Melbourne, Australia
- Poster Presentation: “Sternal Precautions: Factors That Influence Upper Extremity Weight Bearing Force during Functional Tasks” August 2020; 30th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Cardiovascular Health & Rehabilitation Association, Melbourne, Australia
- Poster Presentation: “Age Influences Arm Force during Functional Mobility before but Not after Feedback: Sternal Precaution Implications” (Accepted but cancelled due to COVID-19) June 2020; American Physical Therapy Association Annual NEXT Meeting, Phoenix AZ
- Poster Presentation: “Bilateral Upper Extremity Weight Bearing vs. Bilateral Lifting Results in Less Pectoralis Major Muscle Activation” (Accepted but cancelled due to COVID-19) June 2020; American Physical Therapy Association Annual NEXT Meeting, Phoenix AZ
- Oral & Poster Presentation: “Muscle EMG Activity and Arm Force During Functional Tasks – Implications after Open Heart Surgery” February 2020; National Association of Academies of Science, Seattle, WA
- Oral Presentation: “Feedback Training Improves Ability to Perform Functional Mobility Tasks with Sternal Precautions” February 2020; American Physical Therapy Association National Meeting, Denver, CO
Select Honors & Awards
- Salutatorian, Central Valley High School (GPA 4.0)
- 2018-2022, Finalist, WA State / Intermountain Region Jr. Science and Humanities Symposium
- 2022, 2020, 2019, Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, Finalist
- 2019, 2021, 2022, 1st Award, Air Force Research Lab, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
- 2019, American Statistical Association Award, Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
- 2021, Best Use of Systems Engineering Honorable Mention, International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
- 2021, Grand Championship Silver Award, WA State Science & Engineering Fair
- 2021, Outstanding Project Award, Yale Engineering Association, WA State Science & Engineering Fair
- 2021, Regeneron Biomedical Science Award, Eastern WA Regional Engineering & Science Fair
- 2021, First Award, WA State Science & Engineering Fair
- 2022, 1st Place Award in Science, Spokane Scholars (50+ high schools)
- 2022, 1st Place, Human & Behavioral Sciences, Sigma Xi Student Research Showcase
- 2020, Inductee, American Jr. Academy of Sciences (1 of 9 students from Washington)
- 2020, Gold Medalist & Finalist, Medical Innovation, HOSA Health Prof Intl Leadership Conference
- 2019, Science Olympiad WA State, Regional, & Invitational Tournaments – 30 Medals (23 Gold)
- 2019-22