Christine Thurber

2009

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Minor in Environmental Science
Assumption College, Worcester Massachusetts

January - May
2010

Internship in Science Communication
EcoCheck, Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Employ skills in desktop publishing, spatial analysis and environmental assessment in effective science communication in solving environmental problems. Duties include: editing text, photos and videos, working with new media outlets, creating new vector images and conceptual diagrams, plotting spatial data and preparing maps, and creating print-ready InDesign documents.

September - December 2009

Environmental Education and Interpretation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge

Designed and led interpretive and educational programs, provided visitor information services and tours for school groups, led scout badge workshops, and provided support for special events.
Designed several displays in the lobby and co-authored an educational puppet show for children. Also assisted with biological monitoring and management of deer, sea ducks and beavers on the refuge.

May - July
2009

Internship studying harmful algal blooms
Gallaudet University, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Conducted an independent experiment analyzing urease/UALase activity in three dinoflagellate species.
Prepared and maintained turbidostat experiments to monitor the physiology of a cyanobacterial species.
Employed laboratory techniques to analyze nitrogen assimilation by algae (nutrient and enzyme assays).
Participated in the Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Maryland and Gallaudet University.

May 2007 -
May 2009

Intern for Senior Wetland Scientists
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

Interned with wetland scientists at an integrated services engineering firm.
Participated in delineating, monitoring, reporting and permitting for work on various environmental resources for engineering clients.
Attended the 2008 MACC Annual Environmental Conference for workshops and training.

Winter 2006

Volunteer
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Performed beaver surveys in western Massachusetts with a wildlife biologist.

2006 - 2008

Water Sample Technician (Volunteer)
Blackstone Valley River Coalition

Sampled water monthly at several monitoring sites for water quality and surveyed environmental conditions.