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Katherine Foster

Greenville,NC

Summary

I'm a continuing Masters student that worked as a research technician after obtaining dual bachelors' degrees in geology & biology. I enjoy diverse forms of data upkeep & analyses and am always eager to learn about new data platforms & processing/visualization techniques. Adept at mentoring students and facilitating workshops, I excel in collaborative environments that foster active learning. I'm passionate about impactful geobiologic research with environmental & local community applications.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Technician

East Carolina University
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked with a diverse team of professors and built interactive, ADI curricula for introductory geology classes (lecture).
  • Worked alongside faculty and undergraduate students (MARC, LSAMP) & helped organize student workshops, events, attendance sheets and post-grant student data.
  • Assisted with student data classification and organization for usage in UCINET and other comprehensive data analysis software (R, JMP).
  • Worked in small teams and collected field data (primarily hydrogeologic) from remote locations throughout eastern NC (CoPE).
  • Analyzed and identified CoPE-related hydrogeologic (contaminant & water quality) trends in collected field data using Minitab, MATLAB & R. Presented findings to small groups.
  • Assisted with and logged the maintenance of field probes, general equipment, lab equipment and the labspace.
  • Mentored both grant-affiliated students and WaterCorps-affiliated students with data processing, analysis (R) and presentational skills.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

East Carolina University
10.2020 - 12.2023
  • Conducted routine literature review to support a personal student research project. Facilitated the familiarity of commonly used reference storage & sorting databases, such as Zotero.
  • Developed practical scientific writing skills for personal scholarship, proposal & grant applications.
  • Designed and implemented a project that received student grant funding (NC Space Grant).
  • Developed procedural skills in aseptic technique, microscopy, XRD / XRF, media preparation, data & experimental documentation.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

East Carolina University
08.2019 - 12.2023
  • Attended either GEOL. 1501 (lecture) and/or BIOL. 1051 / 1101 (lab) courses in-person to provide individual support to students and a professor/graduate teaching assistant (GTA).
  • Included grading assignments, attendance tracking, providing support for student learning (answering questions, addressing any academic challenges, providing constructive feedback on assignments through online or in-person meetings).
  • Managed small groups (4 - 5) of students in both a laboratory (biology - 45 students maximally) and lecture (geology - 50 to 60 students maximally) setting.
  • Developed strong interpersonal communication, team management and conflict resolution skills.

Education

Master of Science - Geology

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Geology, Biology

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12-2023

Skills

  • Field collection of diverse datasets (hydrogeologic, biologic, chemical)
  • Installation and upkeep of wells, specialized probes and related software (primarily USGS & HOBO interfaces)
  • Accurate & precise data recording, documentation and upkeep
  • Data cleaning, processing, structuring, analyses & visualization (R, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab & Excel)
  • Knowledgeable of basic scientific coding practices and analyses via Python
  • Practiced in basic applied laboratory techniques (aseptic protocols, weekly documentation & inspections)
  • Knowledgeable in specialized analytical techniques such as PCR, SDS-PAGE, Sanger sequencing, media preparation, bacterial and/or cellular maintenance & more
  • Well-versed in presentational skills through attending numerous conferences and oral practice sessions
  • Enjoys facilitating active learning through mentoring & participation in small group sessions with faculty and students alike

Timeline

Research Technician

East Carolina University
01.2024 - 06.2024

Undergraduate Research Assistant

East Carolina University
10.2020 - 12.2023

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

East Carolina University
08.2019 - 12.2023

Master of Science - Geology

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Geology, Biology

East Carolina University

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