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Elise Cottrell

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Dedicated team-oriented student interested in applying paleontology to oceanic and atmospheric feedback systems to find adaptable conservation methods. Eager to find entry-level opportunities in relation to causality and consequences of environmental quality on marine life.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

UCR
Riverside
03.2023 - Current
  • Biogeochemistry Lab Assistant for PhD student under Tim Lyons
  • Analyzing shell fossils and the change in oxygen isotopes over time
  • Cut & Powdered approx. 200 samples

Field Work

UCR
  • Organized and analyzed data using software such as MetaShape Pro, MatLab_2021, GIS, and Blender.
  • Analyzed hundreds of samples with Leica Petrographic Microscope.
  • Prepared Lab Reports using Word, Pages, Google Earth Pro, PowerPoint.
  • Currently mapping San Bernardino Mnts. using Inkspace.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA

Skills

  • Field Research
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Data Analysis
  • Report Development
  • Community Outreach
  • Specimen Preparation

Languages

Japanese
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Communications Advisor of Associated Student of UCR International Student Committee (2020-2022).
  • Delegate of ASUCR Student Voice Committee (2020-2022).
  • American Medical Women's Association (2020-2022).

Affiliations

  • Representative at 15-17 years old for WE-Day, an international non-profit, co-working with women in Kenya.
  • I enjoy surfing and scuba diving.

Timeline

Research Assistant

UCR
03.2023 - Current

Field Work

UCR

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of California, Riverside
Elise Cottrell