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Louisa Kaplan

Columbus,OH

Summary

Self-motivated undergraduate student with experience in doing lab work in a research group, customer relations, and science communication. Seeking a research position in geophysics and eager to do field work and communicate research with the public.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Student Assisstant

The Ohio State University
09.2023 - Current
  • Processing and cataloguing documents and artifacts for the Polar Archives via sleeving, scanning, etc.
  • Shelving and pulling documents/artifacts for patrons and researchers using a forklift

Audiovisual Technician

The Ohio State University
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Set up conference rooms with the appropriate equipment and technology according to client specifications.
  • Worked events in the Ohio Union and helped with lighting, mics, music, presentations, etc.

Geotechnics Researcher

Arizona State University
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked with a research group on developing a sustainable way to reduce fugitive dust using an iron solution.
  • Duties included operating lab equipment and other machinery, compiling and processing data, and presenting a poster and Powerpoint at a research conference.

Volunteer

Friends of the Tempe Public Library
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Weekend volunteer at the bookstore within the Tempe Public Library; stocked bookshelves from storage and kept the store clean and organized.
  • Informed customers about the selection and current sales and checked them out at the register.

Volunteer Interpretive Ranger

National Parks Service
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Staffed visitor center, museum, and trailhead, as well as hiking the trails in the park throughout the day.
  • Informed visitors and answered all their questions about the history, wildlife, and activities in the wilderness.

Education

Physics

William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Earth Science, Geophysics Track

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
12.2024

Skills

  • Customer service, communicating complex information, collaboration with a team, time management, leadership
  • LabView, Adobe Premier Pro, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Powerpoint
  • Forklift certified, Atomic Force Microscopy, anaerobic chamber, general lab equipment

Extracurriculars

  • Ohio State Rock Climbing Club Team
  • Mad Royal Filmmaking Society-acted as director, cameraman, and/or screenwriter on multiple original short films leading groups of up to 15 people, including in competitions

Timeline

Student Assisstant

The Ohio State University
09.2023 - Current

Geotechnics Researcher

Arizona State University
05.2023 - 07.2023

Volunteer

Friends of the Tempe Public Library
05.2023 - 06.2023

Audiovisual Technician

The Ohio State University
01.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer Interpretive Ranger

National Parks Service
09.2022 - 12.2022

Physics

William And Mary

Earth Science, Geophysics Track

The Ohio State University
Louisa Kaplan