Amanda Keasberry

Experience

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  National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Research Assistant

  -Collaborated on field and laboratory work for a multi-institutional climate change study investigating the effects of warming on aquatic communities-Independently conducted research on the validity of the metabolic cold adaptation hypothesis in an aquatic snail species

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  The University of Alabama, Department of Biological Sciences

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  -Aided two doctorate students and one master’s student with thesis projects-Prepared carbon/nitrogen samples for further processing-Conducted respiration experiments on cave dwelling crayfish

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  The University of Alabama

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Teaching Assistant for Earth Surface Processes undergraduate laboratory -Educating students on basic physical geography concepts -Responsible for ~90 students a semester-Other tasks include grading and designing exams -Developed protocol for data collection and to ensure safety-Orchestrated field research project and supervised three field technicians-Established inventory plot and collected data (plant identification, DBH, height, etc.) -Evaluated data through the use of statistical software and spatial analysis software -Produced figures and tables using Adobe Creative Suite

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2013 - May 2015

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    May 2014 - Aug 2014
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  U.S. Forest Service

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  GIS/Field Technician

  -Created maps for different district projects, such as EAs and management prescriptions-Performed data management on forest stand boundary maps for FSVeg database-Surveyed endangered bat species using GPS, then spatially analyzed in ArcGIS-Updated power line data on the district using AL Power Co.’s special use permit files

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  Quantum Spatial

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  GIS Technician (Temporary Position)

  -Delineated structures using ArcGIS for risk management plan-Validated structure types with the use of Google Earth and aerial imagery

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  Art of STEM

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  After School Science Teacher

  -Engaged children in topics of STEM (science, engineering, technology and math)-Taught STEM skills to the children through hands on learning

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  Quantum Spatial

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Remote Sensing Technician (Temporary Position)

  -Edit LiDAR data in a 3D environment to improve accuracy of utility infrastructure and surrounding vegetation and structures-Validate classifications with the use of Google Earth and aerial imagery

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  Cascade Forest Conservancy

  May 2017 - now

  Science & Stewardship Manager