Carson Sawyer
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Dedicated Natural Resources student who has extensive experience working outdoors, conducting research, and logging data. Deeply Passionate about all thing’s ecology with a special interest in animal related research and overall ecosystem connectivity. Eager to be able to contribute my skills to the broader world of scientific research.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Fire Field Technician
NCASI
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted research in post fire stream environments
- Physical ecosystem measurements
- Population collection and measurements
- Sediment collection and measurements
- Tree counts and measurements
- Extensive hiking and camping with heavy field equipment
- Worked with landowners and managers throughout research
- Data organization
MEP Research Assistant
Oregon State University
11.2024 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with a professor on a hydrological focused project
- Field work under physical difficult circumstances
- Steep slopes, heavy equipment, sharp and thick foliage
- Learned extensive and important field safety protocols
- Constructed field monitoring stations
- Managed field sites for prolonged periods
- Participated in all steps of the research process from site selection to data management.
- Data management in Excel and R studio
- GIS map creation and utilization
Volunteer
Chintimini Wildlife Center
01.2026 - Current
- Wildlife transport
- Animal patient diet prep
- Facilities maintenance
- Animal handling experience
Resident Assistant
Oregon State University
09.2023 - Current
- Employed crisis management techniques
- Developed exemplary teamwork skills and strategies
Senior Residential Conference Assistant
Oregon State University
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Acted as a supervisor to a team of ~30
- Organized dynamic team under stressful and challenging circumstances
Nutrition Associate
MU Health
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed organizational logistics
- Maintained moral and teamwork through stressful events and shifts
OSU Honors College Thesis
Oregon State University
11.2024 - Current
- I studied two hydrological sites and conducted research
- Analyzed the differences of precipitation, soil moisture, water flow, and more.
- Worked with R-studio and Python.
- Wrote and developed a scientific research paper
- Presented, Revised, and Defended College Thesis
- College of Forestry
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2026
Honors College
OSU Honors College Thesis
Corvallis, OR06-2026
Oregon State University: Biology Lab
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Data collection and management
- Conducting and presenting research
- Technical and practical data management tools
- Team work and collaboration
- Leadership
- Animal handling
- Strong fieldwork background
Additional Wildlife Experiences and Skills
- Avid hiker
- Capable and eager to traverse all types of terrain in any weather condition
- Experience with long-term hikes such as full day excursions and backpacking
- Animal ID
- Invasive species control volunteer work
- Experience taking field notes
- Practice in R-studio, excel, and Python
- Strong GIS practice
Timeline
Volunteer
Chintimini Wildlife Center
01.2026 - Current
Post-Fire Field Technician
NCASI
06.2025 - 09.2025
MEP Research Assistant
Oregon State University
11.2024 - Current
OSU Honors College Thesis
Oregon State University
11.2024 - Current
Senior Residential Conference Assistant
Oregon State University
06.2024 - 09.2024
Resident Assistant
Oregon State University
09.2023 - Current
Nutrition Associate
MU Health
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources
Oregon State University
Honors College
OSU Honors College Thesis
Oregon State University: Biology Lab