University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Researcher: Evolutionary Ecology of Daphnia, C.E. Cáceres Lab

"For L. Provasoli, Daphnia culture is 'an art' (Provasoli et al. 1970); for F.H. Rigler (personal communication), 'Daphnia culture is largely witchcraft'."
- R.H. Peters. 1987. Mem.Ist.Ital.Idrobiol.

Major Experiences:
- National Science Foundation funded project.
- Project Management: lead researcher on three major studies assessing dormancy allocation, response to resource quality, and competitive ability.
- Analytics: data analysis in SAS, R, SYSTAT, PAST, and JMP. Focus on predictive and descriptive analytics. Linking disparate datasets and understanding the extent and consequences of individual variation. Data visualization and large/complex dataset management.
- Presentation: several Ecological Society of America and Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography meetings. Public outreach events. Lead author on 2 peer-reviewed publications, 3 manuscripts, 1 book chapter, and 1 popular science article.
- Personnel Management: trained and managed a team of up to 6 undergraduate students and research technicians in data collection and worked with them to maintain quality. Mentored undergraduate research students.
- Managed some of the day-to-day operation of the lab including general feeding of lab stock cultures, management of algae (food) production, and assisting our hourly undergraduate technicians.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Assisted with instructional team curriculum design and development. Lead section(s) of courses providing instruction, hands-on experiential learning, and assessment of student performance.

2016 Fall - Environmental Biology (Online) - Introductory, Non-Majors
2016 Spring - Anatomy and Physiology - Sophomore Core
2015 Fall - Environmental Biology (Online) - Introductory, Non-Majors
2015 Spring - Anatomy and Physiology – Sophomore Core
2013 Fall - Limnology – Senior/Graduate Level
2013 Spring - Anatomy and Physiology – Sophomore Core
2012 Spring - Environmental Biology – Introductory, Non-Majors
2011 Fall - Limnology – Senior/Graduate Level

Team Red, White & Blue

Community Engagement Director

John worked at Team Red, White & Blue as a Community Engagement Director

Team Red, White & Blue

Community Engagement Coordinator (Volunteer)

As a Community Engagement Coordinator, I am focused on connecting veterans and civilians to their local communities through meaningful service opportunities and physical events as well as building partnerships with local community and veteran service organizations. Member of the leadership team in Madison, WI.

Team Red, White & Blue

Connecting veterans and civilians to their local communities through physical, social, and volunteer activities.
Enrichment = Health + People + Purpose

Lawrence University

Research Assistant: Water Quality & Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring, B.T. De Stasio Lab

Water Quality of the Lower Fox River (2010-2011)
Independent honors research under guidance of Dr. Bart De Stasio. I completed a large-scale sampling of water quality along the Lower Fox River. My comprehensive sampling plan included biological, chemical, and physical aspects of water quality. Results were compared with a 40-year dataset from USGS, WI DNR, and EPA contractors. Results demonstrated changing water quality of the river in response to the Clean Water Act, SuperFund efforts, and general clean-up of the river.

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Monitoring (2009-2011)
Under the guidance of Dr. Bart De Stasio, I monitored the Lower Fox River for AIS in preparation for the opening of the Navigational Locks between Green Bay (Lake Michigan) and Lake Winnebago. General field work included benthic, plankton, and fish sampling and laboratory identification.

Lawrence University

Biology Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Assistant to the Instructing Professor.

2011 Spring - General Ecology - Sophomore Elective
2011 Winter - Integrative Principles of Biology - Introductory
2010 Fall - Aquatic Ecology - Elective
2010 Winter - Integrative Principles of Biology - Introductory
2009 Fall - Aquatic Ecology - Elective
2009 Spring - Terrestrial Field Ecology - Elective
2009 Winter - Integrative Principles of Biology - Introductory

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Lecturer

Lead section(s) of courses providing instruction, designed and implemented hands-on experiential learning, and conducted assessments of student performance. Curriculum design and development with course instructional teams.

2017 Fall - General Biology - Introductory, Non-Majors
2018 Spring - General Biology - Introductory, Non-Majors
2018 Spring - Diversity of Life - Introductory Ecology and Evolution, Majors

Stoughton Area School District

Data & Assessment Specialist

John worked at Stoughton Area School District as a Data & Assessment Specialist

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

Monthly science outreach geared towards school kids and their families in the Discovery Building on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, WI.
More details (including upcoming events) here: https://discovery.wisc.edu/programs/saturday-science

Amplify the Signal: Graduate Training in Broader Impacts of Scientific Research

BioScience

Click the title for a link to the PDF, or email me if you are interested. Abstract: Expertise in the broader impacts of scientific research is an increasingly important aspect of professional development, particularly because federal grant proposals are commonly reviewed using both the Intellectual Merit and the Broader Impacts Criteria. Unfortunately, training in broader impacts, such as science communication and outreach, is not typically part of undergraduate or graduate curricula. We initiated one of the first graduate-level biology courses on broader impacts, focusing on giving graduate students firsthand, authentic experiences with grant writing, science communication, and educational outreach. Students in this interdisciplinary course learned from experts, wrote for a broad audience about their own research, and proposed and implemented outreach in collaboration with local organizations. We outline our approach, discuss outcomes from each activity, assess our impact, and finally consider how future programs might expand on this model.

Amplify the Signal: Graduate Training in Broader Impacts of Scientific Research

BioScience

Click the title for a link to the PDF, or email me if you are interested. Abstract: Expertise in the broader impacts of scientific research is an increasingly important aspect of professional development, particularly because federal grant proposals are commonly reviewed using both the Intellectual Merit and the Broader Impacts Criteria. Unfortunately, training in broader impacts, such as science communication and outreach, is not typically part of undergraduate or graduate curricula. We initiated one of the first graduate-level biology courses on broader impacts, focusing on giving graduate students firsthand, authentic experiences with grant writing, science communication, and educational outreach. Students in this interdisciplinary course learned from experts, wrote for a broad audience about their own research, and proposed and implemented outreach in collaboration with local organizations. We outline our approach, discuss outcomes from each activity, assess our impact, and finally consider how future programs might expand on this model.

Life-history evolution in a Daphnia ambigua population during community assembly

Journal of Plankton Research

Click the title for a link to the PDF, or email me if you are interested. Abstract: Population and community dynamics influence, and are influenced by, among-individual variation in traits. However, studies examining rapid evolution during community assembly remain rare. We examined how four life-history traits in Daphnia ambigua have evolved during community assembly in a recently created lake. Microfossils, preserved in sediments, suggest that D. ambigua was one of the original zooplankton colonizers, followed by Daphnia dentifera and Daphnia pulicaria. We used water column collections and dormant eggs from sediment cores to isolate 45 isofemale lines into laboratory culture, representing four time periods of lake colonization. We measured size at birth, size and time to maturity, clutch size, and juvenile growth rate and found significant differences among time periods in two of the traits, size at maturity and first clutch size. Although isofemale lines from the founding and recent population are known to differ in their competitive ability, we found no evidence that these temporal populations differ in measured life-history traits, sensitivity to resources or population growth rate. Nevertheless, our experimental results note rapid and non-directional evolution of two life-history traits, closely tied to fitness, during the assembly of this community.

Amplify the Signal: Graduate Training in Broader Impacts of Scientific Research

BioScience

Click the title for a link to the PDF, or email me if you are interested. Abstract: Expertise in the broader impacts of scientific research is an increasingly important aspect of professional development, particularly because federal grant proposals are commonly reviewed using both the Intellectual Merit and the Broader Impacts Criteria. Unfortunately, training in broader impacts, such as science communication and outreach, is not typically part of undergraduate or graduate curricula. We initiated one of the first graduate-level biology courses on broader impacts, focusing on giving graduate students firsthand, authentic experiences with grant writing, science communication, and educational outreach. Students in this interdisciplinary course learned from experts, wrote for a broad audience about their own research, and proposed and implemented outreach in collaboration with local organizations. We outline our approach, discuss outcomes from each activity, assess our impact, and finally consider how future programs might expand on this model.

Life-history evolution in a Daphnia ambigua population during community assembly

Journal of Plankton Research

Click the title for a link to the PDF, or email me if you are interested. Abstract: Population and community dynamics influence, and are influenced by, among-individual variation in traits. However, studies examining rapid evolution during community assembly remain rare. We examined how four life-history traits in Daphnia ambigua have evolved during community assembly in a recently created lake. Microfossils, preserved in sediments, suggest that D. ambigua was one of the original zooplankton colonizers, followed by Daphnia dentifera and Daphnia pulicaria. We used water column collections and dormant eggs from sediment cores to isolate 45 isofemale lines into laboratory culture, representing four time periods of lake colonization. We measured size at birth, size and time to maturity, clutch size, and juvenile growth rate and found significant differences among time periods in two of the traits, size at maturity and first clutch size. Although isofemale lines from the founding and recent population are known to differ in their competitive ability, we found no evidence that these temporal populations differ in measured life-history traits, sensitivity to resources or population growth rate. Nevertheless, our experimental results note rapid and non-directional evolution of two life-history traits, closely tied to fitness, during the assembly of this community.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC)

Climbing Liaison

After the merger of ORC and LU Climber's Association, I stayed on to ensure a smooth transition of the two organizations. With this combination, we had more available resources and members to bring experienced climbers together and to teach skills to beginners.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC)

Climbing Liaison

After the merger of ORC and LU Climber's Association, I stayed on to ensure a smooth transition of the two organizations. With this combination, we had more available resources and members to bring experienced climbers together and to teach skills to beginners.

Lawrence University Climbers Association (LUCA)

President

I served as President of the Lawrence University Climbers Association, a group dedicated to advancing the sport of rock climbing through instruction to new climbers and challenges for experienced climbers. In my final act as president of the club, I merged LUCA with Lawrence University's Outdoor Recreation Club to make better use of funding and student opportunities. LUCA is now a fixture under the larger organization and budget of ORC.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC)

Climbing Liaison

After the merger of ORC and LU Climber's Association, I stayed on to ensure a smooth transition of the two organizations. With this combination, we had more available resources and members to bring experienced climbers together and to teach skills to beginners.

Lawrence University Climbers Association (LUCA)

President

I served as President of the Lawrence University Climbers Association, a group dedicated to advancing the sport of rock climbing through instruction to new climbers and challenges for experienced climbers. In my final act as president of the club, I merged LUCA with Lawrence University's Outdoor Recreation Club to make better use of funding and student opportunities. LUCA is now a fixture under the larger organization and budget of ORC.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC)

Climbing Liaison

After the merger of ORC and LU Climber's Association, I stayed on to ensure a smooth transition of the two organizations. With this combination, we had more available resources and members to bring experienced climbers together and to teach skills to beginners.

Lawrence University Climbers Association (LUCA)

President

I served as President of the Lawrence University Climbers Association, a group dedicated to advancing the sport of rock climbing through instruction to new climbers and challenges for experienced climbers. In my final act as president of the club, I merged LUCA with Lawrence University's Outdoor Recreation Club to make better use of funding and student opportunities. LUCA is now a fixture under the larger organization and budget of ORC.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC)

Climbing Liaison

After the merger of ORC and LU Climber's Association, I stayed on to ensure a smooth transition of the two organizations. With this combination, we had more available resources and members to bring experienced climbers together and to teach skills to beginners.

Lawrence University Climbers Association (LUCA)

President

I served as President of the Lawrence University Climbers Association, a group dedicated to advancing the sport of rock climbing through instruction to new climbers and challenges for experienced climbers. In my final act as president of the club, I merged LUCA with Lawrence University's Outdoor Recreation Club to make better use of funding and student opportunities. LUCA is now a fixture under the larger organization and budget of ORC.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC)

Climbing Liaison

After the merger of ORC and LU Climber's Association, I stayed on to ensure a smooth transition of the two organizations. With this combination, we had more available resources and members to bring experienced climbers together and to teach skills to beginners.

Lawrence University Climbers Association (LUCA)

President

I served as President of the Lawrence University Climbers Association, a group dedicated to advancing the sport of rock climbing through instruction to new climbers and challenges for experienced climbers. In my final act as president of the club, I merged LUCA with Lawrence University's Outdoor Recreation Club to make better use of funding and student opportunities. LUCA is now a fixture under the larger organization and budget of ORC.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC)

Climbing Liaison

After the merger of ORC and LU Climber's Association, I stayed on to ensure a smooth transition of the two organizations. With this combination, we had more available resources and members to bring experienced climbers together and to teach skills to beginners.

Lawrence University Climbers Association (LUCA)

President

I served as President of the Lawrence University Climbers Association, a group dedicated to advancing the sport of rock climbing through instruction to new climbers and challenges for experienced climbers. In my final act as president of the club, I merged LUCA with Lawrence University's Outdoor Recreation Club to make better use of funding and student opportunities. LUCA is now a fixture under the larger organization and budget of ORC.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC)

Climbing Liaison

After the merger of ORC and LU Climber's Association, I stayed on to ensure a smooth transition of the two organizations. With this combination, we had more available resources and members to bring experienced climbers together and to teach skills to beginners.

Lawrence University Climbers Association (LUCA)

President

I served as President of the Lawrence University Climbers Association, a group dedicated to advancing the sport of rock climbing through instruction to new climbers and challenges for experienced climbers. In my final act as president of the club, I merged LUCA with Lawrence University's Outdoor Recreation Club to make better use of funding and student opportunities. LUCA is now a fixture under the larger organization and budget of ORC.

Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau

Vice President for Alumni Relations

Senior member of the executive board of the Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence University. My specific responsibilities included general liaison work between the current members and our alumni, culminating in the planning of 2 alumni reunion events during my year. Collateral assignments were at the discretion of the the President and included serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Chapter, general assistance with operation of the Chapter, liaison operations between Mu Chapter and our National organization, and any other tasks needed.

Graduate Students in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GEEB)

Vice President, Treasurer, Symposium Judging Coordinator and EcoLunch Coordinator

I held leadership positions in a graduate student Registered Student Organization. Vice President and Treasurer (Joint Position) 2014-2015 - Managed RSO finances: annual income of $2,500, expense reimbursement for graduate student scientific outreach. - Secured $1,500 for Graduate Student Conference Travel from UIUC Symposium Judging Coordinator, 2014 - Coordinated faculty and student judges for annual graduate student symposium EcoLunch Coordinator, 2013-2014 - Managed Weekly Lunch Symposium - Coordinated student, post-doc, and faculty seminars, data-talks, workshops, grant editing sessions, and other gatherings

Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Trivia Master

As one of 13 Trivia Masters, I assisted in the operation of the 44th, 45th, and 46th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest hosted at Lawrence University in the winter of every year. This broadcast is sent to an international audience through the online radio station WLFM. In addition to writing countless questions for use during the three 50 hour continuous contests, I also worked on-air, with the tabulation of scores, and handling comments and complaints via telephone. The nature of the continuous contest makes this job highly prone to stressful conditions and we all operated at peak efficiency for problem-solving despite a lack of sleep (I averaged 6 hours rest in 65). This position heavily relied on our interpersonal skills and extensive previous research through electronic, print, and alternative media. See Link: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-hearts-trivia/2010/03/the-great-midwest-trivia-contest/

Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC)

Climbing Liaison

After the merger of ORC and LU Climber's Association, I stayed on to ensure a smooth transition of the two organizations. With this combination, we had more available resources and members to bring experienced climbers together and to teach skills to beginners.

Lawrence University Climbers Association (LUCA)

President

I served as President of the Lawrence University Climbers Association, a group dedicated to advancing the sport of rock climbing through instruction to new climbers and challenges for experienced climbers. In my final act as president of the club, I merged LUCA with Lawrence University's Outdoor Recreation Club to make better use of funding and student opportunities. LUCA is now a fixture under the larger organization and budget of ORC.