Stella Charbonneau
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Harvard Forest, excelling in data analysis and environmental advocacy. Proven ability to manage laboratory equipment and facilitate discussions on sustainability, enhancing research initiatives and community engagement. Proficient in R and Stata programming, with a strong commitment to ecological education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant/Student Researcher
Harvard Forest Summer REU
Petersham, Massachusetts
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted data collection and analysis to support research initiatives.
- Managed laboratory equipment and technology to ensure operational efficiency.
- Executed field research to gather critical environmental data.
- Participated in discussions on environmental policy with faculty and students at Arnold Arboretum.
- Collaborated with local communities on sustainability projects and initiatives.
- Performed literature reviews to enhance ongoing research efforts.
Docent Trainee
Arnold Arboretum
Cambridge , MA
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted engaging tour guiding sessions, enhancing visitor experience through in-depth knowledge of New England's ecosystem.
- Performed data analysis to inform decision-making and improve tour offerings.
- Leveraged extensive background knowledge in New England's ecology to educate audiences effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA01.2028
Skills
- R and Stata programming
- Data collection and analysis
- Laboratory equipment management
- Field research methodologies
- Facilitation of communication and discussions
- Sustainability practices training
- Environmental advocacy
Languages
- English
- Conversational Spanish
- Basic Japanese
Projects and Volunteer Opportunities
- Research paper for Brookline High School Whipple Writing Fellowship, paid
- Brookline Art Project, founding director
- Tutored young children (ages 8-12) in art-based afterschool program, weekly
- Volunteered with local Nipmunk Nation community, Petersham, MA
- Attendance of MIT Climate Coalition meetings
Field Related Coursework
Harvard University, 2028, Integrative Biology,
LPSA: Foundational Chemistry and Biology (Fall, 2024)
LIFESCI 1b: Genetics, Genomics, Evolution (Spring, 2025)
OEB 10: Foundations of Biological Diversity (Fall, 2025)
OEB 55: Ecology; Populations, Communities, Ecosystems (Fall, 2024)
COMPSCI 32: Computational Thinking and Problem Solving (Spring, 2026)
E-PSCI 187: Biogeochemistry (Spring, 2026)
OEB 190: Biology and Diversity of Birds (Spring, 2026)
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant/Student Researcher
Harvard Forest Summer REU
05.2025 - 08.2025
Docent Trainee
Arnold Arboretum
12.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
Harvard University