Caroline Caton Email & Phone Number

South Kingstown, RI, US

Kingston, Rhode Island, United States

- Researched the motivations underlying boaters' anchoring intentions and behaviors in the British Virgin Islands with Dr. Graham Forrester- Teaching Assistant for NRS 223: Conservation Biology (Spring 2023, Spring 2024)- Teaching Assistant for BIO 262: Introductory Ecology (Fall 2022, Fall 2023)

Stonington, Connecticut, United States

- Developed and taught dynamic, hands-on lessons to K-5 students at Thames River Marine Science Magnet School in Groton, CT- Brought experiential learning and ocean activities to children in underserved communities throughout New London County - Facilitated on-the-water experiences, such as sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, seining, and fishing- Embodied NESS.

- Contacted and interviewed individuals who are positive for COVID-19- Obtained information about possible COVID-19 exposures and informed exposed individuals about properquarantine techniques- Exhibited exceptional communication and organization skills while working with the public and team members to collect and organize data

Bristol Bay, Alaska

- While living onboard tender boats, ensured sockeye salmon caught by North Pacific fishermen were maintained at the highest quality for consumers - Measured fish internal temperature, checked if fish were properly bled and being floated in brailer bags, maintained Quality Control data sheets- Assisted with tendering duties as needed: pulling lines.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

- Interacted with up to 4,000 guests daily to provide an inspiring, memorable, and educational experience- Educated patrons about over 250 aquatic species, facilitated feedings and touch-tank experiences, assisted with animal care as needed- Positively communicated with guests at exhibits and guest-service areas, such as box office and ticket scanner

Urbana, Illinois, United States

- Prepared ecology, evolution, physiology, genetics, plant biology, and animal biology labs for integrative biology lab classes- Worked independently to locate and organize supplies, create solutions and aliquots, cast gels, set up lab room, and prepare and clean up dissection organisms- Coordinated with other prep staff, lab coordinators, and TAs to.

Urbana, Illinois, United States

- Assisted the School of Integrative Biology (SIB) in recruiting students by serving on student panelsto discuss experiences on campus and answer questions about the major, the University, andextracurriculars- Worked with SIB staff to enhance the major and create new opportunities within it

Urbana, Illinois, United States

- Department of Plant Biology - Dr. Jim Dalling- Participated in tree census on Trelease Woods, a historical forest outside of Urbana, IL, to contribute to ForestGEO dataset- Worked with a small team to measure diameter, mark and tag, and identify species and health of all trees within 50m x 50m quadrats

Urbana, Illinois, United States

- Working under Dr. Christopher Taylor- Worked independently to measure morphological differences in over 1,000 preserved specimens of Lepomis megalotis (Longear sunfish) and Lepomis peltastes (Northern sunfish) in order to identify deterministic characters between the two species in Illinois- Concluded pectoral fin ray counts and opercular flap angle to.

- Crayfish Lab - Dr. Christopher Taylor - Conducted quadrat surveys of historical and potential habitat for Boston Mountain Crayfish (Cambarus causeyi) in Arkansas- Used kick-seining techniques to determine distribution of the non-native Virile Crayfish (Faxonius virilis) in Missouri rivers and the distribution of the endangered Hubbs' Crayfish (Cambarus.

Urbana, Illinois, United States

- Department of Animal Biology - Dr. Alison Bell- Performed behavioral larval assays on three-spined stickleback fish to determine the effects of paternal behavior and transgenerational processes on fish response to predators- Recorded fish thigmotaxis and activity levels before and after predator exposure

Urbana, Illinois, United States

- Worked one-on-one with incoming freshmen and transfer students to introduce them to the online class registration process

Urbana, Illinois, United States

- Aquatic Ecotoxicology Lab - Dr. David Soucek- Maintained cultures of and conducted aquatic ecotoxicology experiments on Hyalella azteca (amphipods), Neocloeon triangulifer (mayflies), and Sphaerium spp. (fingernail clams)- Created culture water and performed water chemistry tests for hardness, alkalinity, pH, and conductivity - Used microscope to measure.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biological And Environmental Sciences

Major: Integrative Biology, Minor: Anthropology

Activities and Societies: - Phi Beta Kappa - Phi Kappa Phi - LAS James Scholar - LAS Dean's List - Illini Swim Club, President and Female.

C-289: Caribbean Reef Expedition

Intensive experiential learning program through which I studied oceanography, ocean science and public policy, marine environmental.