Laurice Morningstar
New Town
Summary
Motivated environmental science student with hands-on experience in GIS mapping, soil analysis, and field research. Passionate about conservation, land stewardship, and supporting tribal communities through science-based decision-making. Skilled in ArcGIS Pro, ecological fieldwork, and community engagement, with a strong commitment to integrating Indigenous knowledge into environmental solutions. Seeking opportunities to grow as a researcher and contribute to projects that protect land, wildlife, and cultural resources.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Nueta Hidasta Sahnish College
New Town
08.2021 - Current
- Maintaining quality controls standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings
- Scheduling and conducting interviews
- Selecting a place to conduct interviews and getting permission from all participants
- Analyzing data using various statistical methods
- Writing reports to summarize data and the implications of the results
- Researching information
- Introduced proposals to supervisors to improve work processes.
- Created reports and data-driven presentations.
- Performed training tasks in various workplace positions according to instructor(s) requirements.
- Extracted and entered relevant scientific data and information into appropriate databases.
- Developed specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate analysis.
- Environmental Science
- Soil Science
- Tribal GIS
- General Biology I and II
Visiting Summer Research Intern
AIHEC
New Town
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant studies and inform research methodologies.
- Prepared presentations summarizing research findings for internal team meetings and stakeholder updates.
- Monitored project timelines and deliverables, ensuring research objectives were met efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Science And Science
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish
New Town, North Dakota12-2025
Skills
- Environmental science and biology
- Soil science and lab safety
- Tribal GIS expertise
- Research and data analysis
- Team collaboration and communication
- Presentation development
- Attention to detail in recordkeeping
Additional Information
GPA: 3.6
Extracurricular Activities
Boys and Girls Club TAT Volunteer All Chiefs Society Treasurer Officer AISES Member
References
Available upon request
Awards
- Presidents List Fall 2020
- North Dakota Space Grant Consortium Scholarship Program
- College and Beyond Scholarship
- Higher Education Scholarship
- Presidents List Spring 2021
Timeline
Research Assistant
Nueta Hidasta Sahnish College
08.2021 - Current
Visiting Summer Research Intern
AIHEC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Environmental Science And Science
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish