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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
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
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
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, NY
05.2025

Skills

    Hard 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
  • Familiar with general statistical analysis and the use of programs such as Microsoft Excel and Minitab
  • Soft Skills

  • Public presentation
  • Working amongst peers
  • Easily adaptable

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
  • [FFT2] Training - Fall 2023
Madison Clum