EDUCATION
2022-Present
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
PhD Student, Marine and Environmental Biology.
Channel Island Fox research co-advised by Suzanne Edmands at USC and Xiaoming Wang at the L.A. Natural History Museum.
2022
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Bachelor of Science.
General Biology Major. Paleobiology Minor.
2020
NORTH SEATTLE COLLEGE
Associate of Science.
Lab Sciences. Relevant coursework: biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, computer sciences, geology, physics. Two years of lab experience in biology and chemistry.
2015
BC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Arts.
School of Business: Television and Video Production. Developed skills to produce, write, direct, shoot and edit a variety of programming.
AWARDS
WOMEN IN SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENT
TOP-OFF FELLOWSHIP
$5,000
Awarded by USC Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)
DEAN'S LIST
Awarded by the University of Washington
MARY GATES ENDOWMENT
$2,400
Awarded by the University of Washington, Friday Harbor Laboratories
PRESIDENT'S LIST
Awarded by North Seattle College
GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION
Awarded by the British Columbia Institute of Technology
BCIT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ENTRANCE AWARD
$1,500
Awarded by the British Columbia Institute of Technology
JOYTV ESSAY AWARD
$2,000
Awarded by the British Columbia Institute of Technology
COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES ENTRANCE AWARD
$1,500
Awarded by the College of the Rockies
PUBLICATIONS
2021
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
“This fierce fish grows 20 new teeth each day”
Article by Elizabeth Anne Brown, photographs by Joel Sartore and Kimberly Schoenberger.
2021
NEW YORK TIMES
"This Fish Loses 20 Teeth Each Day, Then Grows Them All Back"
Article by Annie Roth, photographs by Getty and Kimberly Schoenberger.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2022-Present
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
PhD Researcher, Phylogenetics and Vertebrate Paleontology
Advisors: Suzanne Edmands and Xiaoming Wang
Ongoing research of the Channel Island Fox evolution and phylogenetics.
2021-2022
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Undergraduate Researcher, Vertebrate Paleontology
Advisor: Christian Sidor
3D reconstruction of fossil structures of a Triassic Traversodont specimen from neutron CT scans in order to gather anatomical measurements for statistical analysis.
Preparation of figures and anatomical observations relevant to publishable manuscript.
Attendance of weekly lab meetings to discuss recent publications and provide updates on research progress.
Winter 2021: Presented findings to Sidor Lab outlining:
Proposed location of specimen on cynodont phylogenetic tree, comparative morphology of specimen to terrestrial and arboreal counterparts, backgrounds and methods, and quantitative and qualitative findings of forelimb anatomy.
In progress: Collaboration with Christian Sidor on descriptive manuscript of currently unnamed cynodont specimen.
2021
FRIDAY HARBOR LABORATORIES
Research apprenticeship
Advisor: Adam P. Summers
Biological imaging of various marine specimens using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Micro CT, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, and Histology.
Outcome: Imaging portfolio examining structure and biomechanics of Salish marine vertebrates.
2021
PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Paleontological field work
Seasonal field work in the Chinle Formation extracting Triassic archosaur fossils at varying sizes and preservation levels.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2015-2016
2018-2021
KOMO TELEVISION
Producer.
Producer of commercial videos for a range of clients. Special projects included producing research and educational videos for various scientific institutions including Seattle Children’s, University of Washington and Washington State University.
2017-2018
STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES
Visual Media Specialist.
Producer of biotechnology videos including cellular assay protocol procedures, product marketing videos, and researcher interviews. Responsibilities included: technical script writing and creation of scientific animations to convey complex procedures; filming in labs and following of lab safety and protocols.
2012-2014
KOOCANUSA PUBLICATIONS
Journalist / Online Data Analyst.
Seasonal position (Spring-Fall). Writing and editing articles for travel publications. Additional responsibilities included basic coding, social media management, and search engine optimization.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and French, Conversant in Spanish.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Evolution and Systematics, Mammal Evolution, Vertebrate Paleontology, Geology of Dinosaurs,
Biology and Conservation of Birds, Ecology Foundations, Organic Chemistry
SOCIETIES & VOLUNTEER
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, National Audubon Society, Women in Film & Television Vancouver