Samson Malenich
Sound Beach,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate individual with multifaceted interests ranging from biology to agricultural origins. Background in archaeobotany, primate biology, and paleoclimatology. Passionate about research in disturbed ecosystems, invasive plants, ethnobotany, and plant phylogeny. Comfortable working in both field and laboratory environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Archaeobotany Laboratory Internship
Stony Brook University
09.2024 - Current
- Dry sieving soil and daub samples excavated from archaeological site in Sai Island, Sudan.
- Data organization for archaeobotanical samples.
- Sorting, analyzation, and taxonomic identification of archaeobotanical remains such as seeds, carbonized wood, and other preserved plant material under the microscope.
- Careful storage of sorted and identified plant material.
Gardening & Landscaping
Freelance
05.2022 - Current
- Communicating with clients regarding their needs and desires to effectively complete their requests.
- Sowing seeds and managing a variety of cultivated crops.
- Identifying disease/pests and treating when necessary.
- Soil management and fertilizing.
- Performing routine pruning, weeding, mulching, edging and trimming to ensure landscape is ideal for cultivation and cleared of invasive or undesirable weeds.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2025
Skills
- Undergraduate research
- Plant management and identification in cultivated garden & forest environments
- Natural communicator
- Knowledge of primate and plant biology
- Careful handling and identification of archaeological materials
- Listening skills
- Experience with office software
- Technologically competent
- Experience working under microscopes
Timeline
Archaeobotany Laboratory Internship
Stony Brook University
09.2024 - Current
Gardening & Landscaping
Freelance
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Stony Brook University
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