Madeleine Tenny
Fort Myers
Summary
Detail-focused Scientist brings hands-on approach and amazing energy to meet task-based needs. Reliable, quick-paced and team-oriented nature streamlines background operations. Focused comprehension to accomplish projects and multi-task to meet concurrent deadlines and expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Funded Reserach Assistant
Univeristy of Florida
Immokalee
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in project management tasks, tracking progress and updating team members.
- Prepared and maintained laboratory equipment for experiments and fieldwork activities.
Graduate Research Assistant and Teacher Assistant
Florida Gulf Coast University, Dept. of Environmental Science
Fort Myers
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate field assessments and trials to evaluate vegetable crop performance and soil health.
- Collaborate on publications advancing sustainable agriculture practices.
Research Assistant
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Immokalee
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Execute field trials and analyze soil and plant data to optimize vegetable varieties for Florida growers.
- Recommend sustainable practices based on research findings.
Business Consultant Intern
MT Building Services
Harrisburg
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported operations for a LEED certification-focused company linked to the Clean Energy Center (Penn College of Technology, Harrisburg), streamlining inventory and systems for a 10,000-square-foot green building training facility.
Learning Coordinator & Teacher Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University, Dept. of Biology
State College
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Organized labs and lectures for environmental science courses, managing over 100 students per semester.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Global and International Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2023
Skills
- Advanced: Microsoft OneDrive, Adobe Creative Cloud, IBM SPSS
- Intermediate ArcGIS & R Studio
- Fluent in Portuguese
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
- Graduate Student Council Committee - Florida Gulf Coast University 2024-2025 - coordinate communication between graduate students and faculty for candidate selections.
- Judge, Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference
- Graduate Student Member, International Society of Horticulture Science
- Washington D.C., & Virtual - Participated in Congressional Visit Day, promoting science-based environmental policies.
- Florida Gulf Coast University, U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering - Delivered STEM education to 80 young students, motivating education in science.
Council on International Educational Exchange | State College, PA & Virtual | September 2022 - 2023
- Served as a panelist on international interns at the Global Internship Conference in Berlin, Germany.
- Promoted international education opportunities and funding for students
Accomplishments
- ASA-CSSA-SSSA Future Leaders in Science Award (2024)
- Eagle X Research Poster Winner (2024)
- Jean & Bill Wilshere Endowment for Research Innovation (2024)
- Whitaker Center STEM Mini-Grants (2024, 2025)
- CIEE Merit Scholar
Timeline
Grant Funded Reserach Assistant
Univeristy of Florida
05.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
01.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Research Assistant and Teacher Assistant
Florida Gulf Coast University, Dept. of Environmental Science
08.2023 - Current
Business Consultant Intern
MT Building Services
05.2022 - 08.2023
Learning Coordinator & Teacher Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University, Dept. of Biology
08.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Arts - Global and International Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
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