Emily Sue Cates
Boise,ID
Summary
Energetic professional with notable strengths in fish handling, field sampling, and data collection/analysis. With strong passions including fisheries research, water quality, habitat restoration, and environmental policy with an emphasis on water policy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fisheries Technician
Idaho Fish and Game
2023.05 - 2023.11
- Conducted carcass surveys for Spring/Fall Chinook in Stanley, Idaho
- Collected biological samples such as fin rays, fin clips
- Collected heart tissue used for genetic sampling
- Collected fork length, condition, sex, and percent spawn
- Scanned for PIT tag, CWT tag, operical punch, AD clips
- Collected snout samples if CWT tag was detected
- Led and managed other IDFG staff on kayak surveys, and walk surveys for Chinook carcasses
- Conducted redd surveys for Spring/Fall Chinook
- Spawned Chinook Salmon at Pahsimeroi Fish Hatchery, McCall Fish Hatchery, and Sawtooth Fish Hatchery
- Hauling and backing trailers following IDFG protocols
- Experience with data entry on Idaho Fish & Game data entry portal.
Fisheries Bio-Aide
Idaho Fish and Game
2023.05 - 2023.06
- Operated and maintained electrofishing jetboat, hauling and backing trailers
- Collected aging structures from Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, such as otoliths, spines, and scales
- Determined fish sex by internal exam
- Tagged Largemouth and Smallmouth bass with external fish tags (Floy T-Bar)
- Assisted in handling, measuring, and tagging Largemouth and Smallmouth bass at fishing tournaments
- Recorded and collected data on various warm body fish species, such as fork length and weight
- Communicated with the public on current fishery program operations
- Operated and maintained field equipment such as boats, nets, fleet vehicles, and trailers
- Assisted with equipment maintenance, and cleaning/organizing of work areas
- Assisted with crew members to purchase camp groceries and keep within program funding.
Research Administrator Intern
Division of Research and Economic Development, Boise State University
2022.08 - 2023.05
- Provided cultivating and comprehensive support for Boise State University faculty and student research
- Collaborated on research strategic directions, facilitated relationships with stakeholders, and learned more on the economic development and innovation at Boise State University.
Research Assistant
College of Engineering, Boise State University
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Coordinated and collaborated with Boise State University faculty across all departments to provide assistance in developing research proposals
- Developed and created the National Science Foundation (NSF) informational site for Boise State University
- Ensured that all research proposal examples, templates, and presentations were organized and up to date
- Communicated efficiently with research faculty on topics regarding research grants, research templates, and applying for grants.
Environmental Technician
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Monitored and assessed surface water quality throughout Eastern Idaho
- Collected biological data such as fish and aquatic insects
- Conducted stream surveys that examined the flow, conductivity, and pH of a variety of river systems
- Conducted habitat surveys that assessed stream bank condition and canopy cover
- Assessed the overall habitat condition for fish and aquatic insects
- Maintained and operated field equipment such as flow meter, conductivity meter, electrofishing backpack.
Education
BA - Environmental Studies
Boise State University
05.2023
Skills
- Effective communication
- Research Administration
- Strong team player in a group setting
- Willingness to learn
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Strong leadership qualities
- Fish Population Surveying
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Electrofishing Techniques
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Fish Hatchery Operations
- Boating Safety
- First Aid and CPR
- Fish Tagging Procedures
- Field Sampling Techniques
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a cohort of student researchers and the Idaho Conservation League (ICL) in the development of an academic report. Our cohort focused on how the understanding of the benefits and tradeoffs of dams shifted over time in the Klamath River basin in Oregon.
References
Karen Marker, karenmarker@boisestate.edu
(208)-426-5721
College of Engineering Boise State University, Boise, ID
Alex Bell, Alex.Bell@deq.idaho.gov
(208)-528-2679
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Idaho Falls, ID
Anna Drennen, annadrennen@boisestate.edu
(208) 426-2950
Department of Research and Economic Development Boise State University, Boise, ID
Timeline
Fisheries Technician
Idaho Fish and Game
2023.05 - 2023.11
Fisheries Bio-Aide
Idaho Fish and Game
2023.05 - 2023.06
Research Administrator Intern
Division of Research and Economic Development, Boise State University
2022.08 - 2023.05
Research Assistant
College of Engineering, Boise State University
2022.01 - 2022.05
Environmental Technician
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
2021.06 - 2021.08
BA - Environmental Studies
Boise State University
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