Madison Evasius

Data Scientist

South Portland,Maine

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Recent Earth and Oceanographic Science graduate looking to expand computer programming and data analysis skills. proficient in R and QGIS. Eager to apply technical skills to achieve project goals.

Work History

REU Intern

Gulf Of Maine Research Institute

5 2023 - 8 2023

Conducted research analyzing Atlantic cod population structure changes in the western Gulf of Maine.
Constructed generalized additive models in R to analyze the impacts of changing environmental variables and closure regimes on spring and winter-spawning cod stocks.
Used QGIS to create visuals of seasonal area closures and cod density to aid in examining the effectiveness of area closures.
Presented research in a symposium setting.

Sternman

Lucky Catch Cruises

5 2021 - Current

Performed 80-90 minute tours of up to 18 people on a 40 ft lobster vessel.
Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about Casco Bay's history and sustainable lobster industry to educate visitors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Earth And Oceanographic Science

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME

05.2001 -

Skills

Geospatial Analysis: QGIS
Programming Skills: Matlab, Earth Engine, R, Python
Microsoft Office Proficiency

Data Communication
Analytical Thinking
Team Collaboration

Projects

Quantifying the effects of seasonal area closures and quota management on the productivity of spring and winter-spawning Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in the western Gulf of Maine
Forecasting aragonite saturation state in Casco Bay using predictive modeling techniques
Seasonal and interannual biological and climatological variations in the Gulf of Mexico

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