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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, OR
06.2026

Honors College

OSU Honors College Thesis
Corvallis, OR
06-2026

Oregon State University: Biology Lab
Corvallis, OR

Skills

  • 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