Mariah Beltran
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Experienced in conducting laboratory, literature reviews and field research. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect and evaluate research data for a variety of projects. In process of completing degree in Conservation biology and ecology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SURE (Sustainability Undergraduate Research Experience)
Wetland Ecosystem Ecology Lab (WEEL)
01.2023 - Current
- Measure above ground primary productivity (leaf matter) at Tres Rios Constructed Treatment Wetland (CTW) in Phoenix, AZ
- Quantifying aboveground live biomass bimonthly can explain most of the variation in live biomass for all marsh plant species
- Filter water samples from Tres Rios CTW to determine nutrient budgets
- Prepare vegetation and soil samples for nutrient content analysis using the microbalance and CHN Elemental Analyzer
Student Worker
Scholarship Office Aide
09.2020 - Current
- Data entry and indexing via AppeXtender
- Daily communication via email and phone to inquiries regarding scholarships and financial aid
- Weekly Verification of scholarship posting on student accounts
- Assistance in intake and completion in Financial Needs Analysis Forms each semester
Research Assistant
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Project Title: Understanding host-virus interactions in North American rodents and bats
- Faculty Advisor: Beckett Sterner
- Systematic review of published literature to determine existing data on viruses in mammal hosts
- Review papers for inclusion in the study and extract data
Phoenix Area Social Survey (PASS)
- Analysis of literature on bat ecology, human-wildlife interactions and zoonotic diseases
Education
Biological Sciences (Conservation Biology and Ecology) (BS) -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- CADIMA (systematic literature review web tool)
- AppeXtender (document management/indexing)
- Water quality sampling and processing
- Microbalance and CHN Nutrient Analyzer use
- SPSS
Honors Courses
- The Human Event
- General Biology I & II
- Conservation of Biodiversity
- Introduction to Urban Planning
- Animal Behavior (In progress)
Training
IUCN Red List Global and Regional Assessor Training, Earned
Certification
IUCN Red List Global and Regional Assessor Training
Timeline
SURE (Sustainability Undergraduate Research Experience)
Wetland Ecosystem Ecology Lab (WEEL)
01.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
02.2022 - 05.2022
Student Worker
Scholarship Office Aide
09.2020 - Current
Phoenix Area Social Survey (PASS)
Biological Sciences (Conservation Biology and Ecology) (BS) -
Arizona State University
IUCN Red List Global and Regional Assessor Training
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