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Conner Philson [email protected] (571) 490 5300 Curriculum vitae Permanent Address Current Address 215 Alpine Drive Jefferson Hall P.O. Box 5293 Leesburg, VA 20175 Radford, Virginia 24142-7618 Education 2015 – Present Radford University (Radford, Virginia) Major: Biology, Environmental concentration Minor: Geospatial Science Major GPA: 3.7 Graduation: May 2019; Biology B.S. Research Experience The PASSER (Programmable Automatous System for Songbird Ecological Research) Project: Development of micro-computer enabled feeders and nest boxes for songbird ecobehavioral research - (January 2016 – Present) – An attempt to use computerized fabrication practices to develop low cost, field-ready, micro-computer enabled units capable of conducting many of the observational and environmental tasks of a field researcher. Our overall goal in this work is to develop equipment that can reliably and independently collect environmental and behavioral data for long periods of time without direct control or monitoring by the researcher. When fully emplaced the network will produce multi-modality data sets. I led the development, design and production of this equipment. (Research mentor: Dr. Jason Davis [Biology]) Conservation & Sustainable Management of Appalachian Non-Timber Forest Products with the USDA Forest Service and Radford University - (June 2016) - Studying Black Cohosh and its ability to recover after harvesting on a weeklong camping trip in the George Washington national Forrest. We also created an equation comparing above ground Biomass to below ground Biomass of harvested plants. (Research mentor: Dr. Christine Small [Biology] and Dr. Jim Chamberlin [USDA Forest Service]) Academic Awards Foundation Faculty Award Scholarship awarded by Dr. Jason Davis - (Fall 2016) Presentations Friends of Selu – Donors and Board Meeting - (October 2016) Accepted Abstract for Poster at SICB National Meeting in New Orleans – (January 2017) Teaching Experience Biology 160 (Introductory Seminar to Biology) Teaching Assistant - (Spring 2016, Fall 2016) – I attended every lecture, taught lessons on evolution, graded papers and tests, assisted students in and out of class, and held study sessions. (Professor: Dr. Christine Small) Prospective Student Biology Representative - (Spring 2016) – Presented my experience and views on what Radford University has to offer to prospective students. (Presented with: Dr. Christine Small) Major Coursework Ecology and Adaptation (BIOL 131), Cells and Microorganisms (BIOL 132), Genetics (BIOL231), Forrest and Wetland Ecology (BIOL 476), General Chemistry (CHEM 101 & 102), Environmental Studies (GEOS 140), Biology Mathematics (MATH 119) Skills/Proficiencies Equipment o CNC machines (Laser and Spindle Bit), 3D Printers (Stratus Mojo and MakerBot Replicator), Diameter at breast height tape, compass, GPS, Field ID guide, pH probe, Spectrophometer, centrifuge, titration Software o Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, ESRI ArcScene, TinkerCAD, JMP, Google Maps Techniques o Point-Centered for forest diversity, Wetland Delineation Extracurricular Activities Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society National Member - (Fall 2016 – Present) The Wildlife Society Radford University Student Chapter Member - (Fall 2015 – Present) Radford University Science Alliance, K-12 Greenhouse Tour Guide - (Fall 2015) Biology Connections Living Learning Community - (Fall 2015 – Spring 2016) Job Experience Belmont Country Club - (June 2012 – Present) - Lead the outside operations for three of my four years at the club located in Ashburn, Virginia. References Dr. Jason Davis Department of Biology 172 Center for the Sciences Radford University Radford, Virginia 24142 Email: [email protected] Dr. Christine Small Department of Biology 179 Center for the Sciences Radford University Radford, Virginia 24142 Email: [email protected]