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Paige Cox

Paige Cox

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sugar Beet Pathologist Technician

  • Education

    • Valparaiso University

      2003 - 2007
      BS Biology

      Activities and Societies: Biology Club, Earthtones, Restoration Team, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life Used reverse genetics to discover genes involved in Arabidopsis thaliana germination.

    • Umeå universitet

      2009 - 2011
      MS Plant Physiology

      Studied the role of metacaspase genes in Arabidopsis thaliana programmed cell death.

    • Michigan Technological University

      2008 - 2011
      MS Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology

      Activities and Societies: Canterbury House Studied the role of metacaspase genes in Arabidopsis thaliana programmed cell death.

  • Experience

    • Valparaiso University

      Jan 2004 - May 2007
      Greenhouse Caretaker

      Cared for and maintained a variety of plants in the campus greenhouse.

    • Glen Helen Ecology Institute

      May 2006 - Aug 2006
      Naturalist

      Taught different branches of science though short lectures, hiking and hands on experiments.

    • AmeriCorps

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Conservationist

      Managed a team in resource management services for the Bureau of Land Management, Parks and Recreation, and various private organizations. Worked to eradicate invasive species, plant native species, build and maintain trails, and construct fences.

    • Camp Millhouse

      May 2007 - Aug 2007
      Summer Camp Counselor

      Assisted individuals with special needs and helped them have fun by exposing them to various outdoor activities.

    • Canterbury House

      Aug 2008 - Apr 2009
      Language Tutor

      Assisted international students with developing reading, writing and English speaking skills.

    • Michigan Technological University

      Aug 2008 - May 2009
      Research Assistant: Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology

      Developed proper techniques in plant tissue culturing, fungal and bacterial culturing, medium/solution/reagent preparation, DNA/RNA extraction, and sterile technique.

    • USDA Forest Service

      May 2009 - Aug 2009
      Summer Intern: Research Technician-Forest Ecology

      Independently developed a novel technique for the successful inoculation of transgenic Poplar roots with various fungal mycorrhizal species for symbiotic analysis.

    • University of Helsinki

      Jan 2010 - May 2010
      Student Researcher: Fungi/Forest systems

      Collected data on fungal pathogenicity factors in forestry systems by analyzing necrosis levels of pathogen inoculated Picea abies.

    • Kansas State University

      May 2011 - Aug 2012
      Plant Biology Lab Technician

      Investigated interaction partners of, & characterized the function of GLABRA2 in Arabidopsis thaliana and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. • Trained and supervised new PhD students and undergraduates, Improved laboratory protocols, Delegated and coordinated common tasks, Managed lab supplies, Maintained equipment, Utilized soft skills to maintain team efficiency.

    • University of Notre Dame

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
      Biological Sciences Lab Manager

      Ensured continuous optimal research efficiency and progress in the lab.

    • HelpX

      Sept 2015 - Mar 2016
      Volunteer

      Farming volunteer in New Mexico and Nevada.

    • University of Utah

      Mar 2016 - Oct 2016
      Seasonal Field botanist

      Cared for research plots, maintained educational garden, assisted with on-site herbarium, and sprayed for invasive species at the Rio Mesa Center.

    • Knudra Transgenics

      Nov 2016 - Sept 2018
      Laboratory Technician

      Produced transgenic C. elegans for the research community.

    • Utah Department of Public Safety

      Oct 2017 - May 2020
      Forensic Scientist

      Worked on a high throughout team helping with the rape kit backlog.

    • US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

      Jul 2020 - now
      Laboratory Technician

      Researching novel molecular mechanisms to increase sugar beet pathogen defense.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Biosafety Level 3

      University of Notre Dame
      Jan 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Gardener

      Issued by ORTON BOTANICAL GARDEN INC on Jul 2020
      ORTON BOTANICAL GARDEN INCAssociated with Paige Cox

    • Conservation/Farming Volunteer

      Issued by WWOOF-USA® on Aug 2012
      WWOOF-USA®Associated with Paige Cox

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Food Bank of Northern Indiana on Jan 2013
      Food Bank of Northern IndianaAssociated with Paige Cox

    • Math and English Tutor

      Issued by Center for the Homeless on May 2006
      Center for the HomelessAssociated with Paige Cox

    • Gardener

      Issued by Red Butte Garden on Oct 2018
      Red Butte GardenAssociated with Paige Cox