Elizabeth Trawick
Starkville,MS
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Technician
Mississippi State University
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted insect pinning and identification
- Surveyed and trapped invasive species
- Assisted in the collection and curation of insect specimens for USDA invasive species monitoring
- Contributed to entomology outreach and education programs related to entomology that provided information about insect care and biodiversity
- Assisted with dermestid research projects gaining hands-on experience in preparing and treating specimens for study
- Contributed to multimedia efforts by creating training materials such as instructional videos for new student workers on lab procedures and insect identification
Student Technician
Mississippi State University
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked in the Clay Lyle Insect Rearing Lab, managing the lifecycle of multiple pest moth species for agricultural research
- Maintained care for moths from egg to adult stages, ensuring optimal rearing and diet conditions
Field and Lab Technician
USDA
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed cotton field operations, including plant care, cross-breeding, and self-pollination
- (Worked with large vehicles and help to operate seed drill tractors)
- Operated field equipment and maintained organizational systems
- (Helped to map out cotton fields for upcoming seasons, as well as helping paint and prep the fields)
- Hand picked and collected large cotton samples during summer and fall months, keeping rows and collections in order)
- Reared moth species for crop protection studies in cotton fields, later hand distributing moth eggs throughout cotton plants during growing seasons
Student Technician
Mississippi State University
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted faculty and students with laboratory tasks, including DNA extraction from plants and executing DNA protocols
- Documented plant data through photography and collected experimental data
- (Used plant imaging chamber and working with technology to further document plant damage)
Timeline
Student Technician
Mississippi State University
08.2023 - 02.2024
Student Technician
Mississippi State University
03.2023 - Current
Field and Lab Technician
USDA
05.2021 - 08.2022
Student Technician
Mississippi State University
01.2021 - 04.2021
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