Career Links Page for Lisa Arneson


BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Last/family name:	Lisa Arneson
Institutional Affiliation:	Texas A&M University at Galveston
Currently in Program for:	Undergraduate (BA,BS)
Anticipated Degree Completion:	May, 2008
Field of Study (50 char max):	Marine biology with emphasis on ecotoxicology
Desired Employer Type:	Research/Education Undecided/Any

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Me by E-Mail:	kanoe1736@yahoo.com
Telephone:	817-991-8546
Fax:
Mailing address 1:	P.O. Box 1981
Mailing address 2:	Drop #507
City:	Galveston
State/Province:	TX
Postal/zip code:	77553
Country:	USA

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES AND BACKGROUND

LISA ARNESON P.O. Box 1981, Drop# 507 \| Galveston, TX 77553 \| 817-991-8546 \| kanoe1736@yahoo.com OBJECTIVE: An entry-level technician position involving research within ecotoxicology or analyzing toxin exposed cells/tissues EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology Cum Laude Texas A&M University, Galveston, TX Major: Marine Biology & Minor: Chemistry Related Course Work: Toxicology, Environmental Chemistry, Biochemistry, Quantitative Analysis, & Cell. SKILLS & ABILITIES Research •Performed research independently on a daily basis •Kept lab journals & wrote reports •Created posters & presentations (ASLO, SACNAS, TAMUG) Technology & Techniques •MS Office, SPSS, Track it! ® & Film Editing •FlowCam ® & HPLC •Gel Electrophoresis, Western blots, & Cell Culturing REVELANT EXPERIENCE Student Assistant, (2004-2008) Computer Information Services, TAMUG •Responsible for problem solving and handling customers •Handled multiple computers, printers, and used MS software Intern, University of Texas Medical Branch(UTMB) (Spring 2008) •Assisted Doctoral Student Erica Dahl (a student of Dr. Tom Albrecht) •Assisted with culture passages, western blotting, and gel electrophoresis REU Intern, Mote Marine Laboratory (Summer 2007) •Worked under Dr. Gary Kirkpatrick in ecotoxicology •Researched methodologies for studying phytoplankton ecology Used FlowCam®( flow cytometry) and HPLC Intern, Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) (Spring 2007) •Assisted Dr. Anna Armitage in coastal wetland research •Identified, separated, measured biomasses of seagrasses and epiphytes REU Intern, Great Lakes Water Institute, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee (Summer 2006) •Worked under Dr. Rudi Strickler with calanoid copepods •Studied copepod appendages using a high speed camera and Track It! ® •Participated in regular research cruises and collection of biological samples Intern, National Research Center for Cephalopods (NRCC)(2005 – 2006) •Employed by Chrystal Crain in culturing cephalopods •Duties included field collections, feedings, maintaining water quality and participation in experiments.

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