Neil Ulm Email & Phone Number

Adel IA

• Performs repetitive tasks such as scanning, labeling, counting, evaluating, weighing, and discarding corn seeds
• Operates forklift in a warehouse setting
• Sorts and files corn yield trial packets for planting
• Uses GPS to measure and flag fields for planting
• Crew lead and tractor operator for planting corn and soybean yield trial fields
• Operates drone to collect corn yield trial stand count data

Building 9, Dallas Center IA

• Performed repetitive tasks such as scanning, labeling, counting, evaluating, weighing, and discarding corn and soybean seeds
• Operated automated carousel machine to fill corn seed into clamshells
• Assisted in planting corn and soybean IMPACT fields
• Collaboratively conducted corn field maintenance & data collection activities such as staking, stand counts, hoeing volunteers & weeds, nursery pollinating, and brittle counts
• Leaded crews through corn fields to collect corn ear heights
• Operated combine to collect corn yield trial data

Franklin Building, Johnston IA

• Worked collaboratively with Research Associates to complete a prescribed workload of materials in the Production Genotyping lab
• Filled CMRs with master mix, organizes DNA plates & filled CMRs for assays, handles array tapes, and logs information into LIMS
• Operated types of automation that include liquid handling workstations, liquid handling and assay processing systems, PCR thermocyclers, array tape dryers, & fluorescence detection instruments

Nevada IA

• Worked collaboratively with other team members to monitor, anticipate, and log data into LIMS to maintain consistent ethanol, corn syrup, corn oil, and DDG rates & quality
• Operated forklift and skid loader
• Treated incoming water by operating settling tanks, iron press, and reverse osmosis machinery
• Analyzed water quality by using colorimeters, performing titrations, and reading pH & conductivity

Krug Building, Johnston IA

• Performed repetitive tasks such as counting, evaluating, weighing, and treating corn seeds

Wildlife Bureau; Red Rock Wildlife Unit In Monroe IA

• Aided in management of prairies, wetlands, and woodlands
• Operated ATVs, ORVs, and tractors
• Controlled invasive noxious plants by spraying herbicides
• Assisted in a prescribed forest burn

Parks Bureau; Lake Ahquabi State Park In Indianola IA

• Patrolled park to assist visitors with concerns & to confirm visitor compliance with park regulations
• Completed maintenance duties that consisted of grass mowing & trimming, trail repair, and facility repair
• Operated mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, torches, tractors, and other power hand tools
• Developed interpersonal skills through collaboratively conducted projects throughout the park

Indianola IA

• Conducted surveys of butterflies in various wildlife areas within Warren County
• Created survey routes, prepared maps, and logged survey data
• Used the Pollard Walk Method to conduct surveys

Indianola IA

• Individually designed and conducted experiment on the effects of precipitation on tree-ring growth
• Used linear regressions for statistical analysis
• Presented findings at Simpson College Summer Seminar Series and Summer Research Symposium