Madison Clum
Schaghticoke,NY
Summary
A driven and environmental motivated undergraduate student earning a Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Biology and persuing a minor in marine science. Dedicated to improving conservation efforts and gaining a deeper understanding of the our natural world.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant for General Biology Laboratory
Dr. Chris Briggs, Dr. Nancy Walker Of SUNY ESF
Syracuse, NY
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Required proficient knowledge of general biological concepts and proper use of laboratory equipment
- Strengthened ability to present and explain information and learning concepts in a digestible manor
Research at Cranberry Lake Biological Station
SUNY College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
Adirondack, NY
05.2023 - 06.2023
- A required 3-week field and sampling methods course located at the Cranberry Lake Biological Station in upstate New York
- Encouraged the development and enhancement of environmental research skills including a multitude of field sampling methods and species identification tactics
- Consisted of a week long project and presentation of research pertaining to the areas of congregation of fish species within the Cranberry Lake watershed based on known life history strategies
- Assisted in the collection of data for a graduate students thesis pertaining to the presence of cataracts in different species of fish in the Cranberry Lake watershed
Independent Researcher Project for College Credit
University Of Albany
Hudson River, NY
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Included an independent research project consisting of multiple weeks of collecting and analyzing samples from the upper Hudson River in New York to monitor for the presence of microplastics.
- Results were presented at the programs annual symposium, open to the public for questioning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse, NY05.2025
Skills
- Tree identification
- Familiar with GIS technology (ArcGIS Pro)
- Familiar with deployment and use of trap nets
- Familiar with the use of kick nets
- Able to establish transects with use of a compass and handheld GPS
Hard Skills
- Familiar with general statistical analysis and the use of programs such as Microsoft Excel and Minitab
- Public presentation
- Working amongst peers
- Easily adaptable
Soft Skills
Certification
- [FFT2] Training - Fall 2023
Timeline
Teaching Assistant for General Biology Laboratory
Dr. Chris Briggs, Dr. Nancy Walker Of SUNY ESF
09.2023 - 12.2023
Research at Cranberry Lake Biological Station
SUNY College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
05.2023 - 06.2023
Independent Researcher Project for College Credit
University Of Albany
09.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry