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Newport, RI

Investigating trophic cascades using RNA stable isotope probing and modeling.

Narragansett, RI

Mentored and taught entering MS and PhD Candidates biological oceanography laboratory field methods and theoretical applications.Aided in developing lab curriculum materials and gave lectures on topics of harmful algal blooms and molecular ecology.

Educated and engaged K-12 school children about the Narragansett Bay watershed, salt marshes, resource economics, and marine pollution.

Utilized physiological experiments and molecular techniques in order to characterize ecological interactions between diatoms and their associated bacteria.

Narragansett, Rhode Island

Contributed in the fields of microbial ecology, molecular ecology, and global biogeochemical cycling by conducting research on the microscale interactions between the cosmopolitan diatom species Thalassiosira rotula and marine heterotrophic bacteria.

Narragansett, RI

Contributed in the fields of microbial ecology, molecular ecology, and global biogeochemical cycling by conducting research on the microscale interactions between the cosmopolitan diatom species Thalassiosira rotula and marine heterotrophic bacteria.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Wrote articles and photographed for NBEP’s Publications including "Watershed Counts" and "Narragansett Bay Journal". Facilitated discussions on science needs and resource management needs of Narragansett Bay with NBEP federal and state partners, non-governmental organizations, academia, and research scientistsProvided support for conferences and kept.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Volunteer outreach and promotion by posting on digital media.Conducted tours through the Exploration Center and informed visitors about Narragansett Bay marine life and issues.Marketing and promotion of Exploration Center in Newport, RI.Data Entry using Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Excel.

Coordinated a formal Rhode Island movement to the Fall River Head Quarters with the help of Senator Whitehouse and his staff, the RI Democratic National Party, and RI Young Democrats.

Providence, RI

Managed the Senator’s campaign schedule and worked directly with the official office to coordinate campaign events.Created volunteer opportunities and events, contacted constituents resulting in community outreach and increased public awareness of the candidate, and managed volunteers and interns by administering campaign related tasks.Coordinated campaign.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Made sales to local customers, assisted in the design of the storefront and jewelry showcases, and managed the stock inventory.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Worked as sales associate at farmers markets in Newport, Providence, East Greenwich, Portsmouth, Charlestown, and Middletown, Rhode Island and Union Square, New York, New York.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Fulfilled various lab and field responsibilities for a PhD candidate including priming lab samples, water quality testing, sample collection at depth, equipment transport, and sediment analysis.Smith, L. M., Silver, C. M., & Oviatt, C. A. (2012). Quantifying variation in water column photosynthetic quotient with changing field conditions in Narragansett.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Performed various administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, answering phones, and greeting customers.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography

Rynearson Lab Areas of Interest: Microbial Ecology, Microbial Genetic Diversity, Climate Change, Ecosystem Dynamics, Molecular Ecology.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography

Activities and Societies: Minor in Studio Art with a concentration Photography

Education record

Activities and Societies: Awarded Excellence in Marine Biology, Creator of Tabor Academy's television and video program TATV, Model United.

International Study Abroad