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Jonathan MacDougall

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Laboratory Associate at The George Washington University

  • Education

    • San Luis Obispo High School

      2009 - 2013

      Activities and Societies: Band, Theater

    • The George Washington University

      2018 - 2021
      Master of Science - MS Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3.94/4.0

      • Coursework: Molecular Phylogenetics, Biogeography and Speciation, Arthropod Form & Function

    • Williams College

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Biology, General 3.72/4.0

      Activities and Societies: Co-President of the Queer Student Union Combo Za (improv comedy) Ritmo Latino (Latin dance group) Cap & Bells (student theater organization) • Thesis title: “Effect of pollination and spatial distribution on genetic landscape of arctic distylous herb Primula mistassinica in Isle Royale National Park”• Minor: Latina/o Studies• Coursework: Animal Behavior, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, Sustainable Agricultural Ecology, Communities and Ecosystems• GPA: 3.72/4.0, graduated cum laude and with Honors

  • Experience

    • Williams College

      Sept 2013 - Jul 2014

      • Mentor for 20 incoming first-generation/minority freshman college students• Collaborated with students to establish educational goals, complete homework assignments, and identify lagging skills • Assistant to Professor Henry Art• Collected and analyzed data on 100+ dead and downed trees for study on tree decomposition in an old growth forest• Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts in Excel

      • Summer Science Program Tutor

        Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

      • Research Assistant

        Sept 2013 - May 2014

    • Williams College

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Math and Science Resource Center Chemistry Tutor

      • Taught and assisted students in an introductory chemistry class, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides

    • Williams College

      Feb 2015 - May 2016

      • Research assistant to Professor Luana Maroja• • Extracted, performed PCR on, and prepared 100+ frog DNA samples for sequencing• Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts in R Studio• Presented a poster at the Evolution 2017 conference after receiving Undergraduate Diversity at Evolution (UDE) award • Supervised lab activities of 24 students and graded weekly assignments• Edited and provided feedback on lab reports• Taught students R programming language and basic analyses for use in lab reports

      • Research Assistant

        Feb 2015 - May 2016

      • Biology 102 Lab Teaching Assistant

        Feb 2015 - May 2016

    • Williams College

      Sept 2016 - May 2017

      • Taught and assisted students in multivariable calculus, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides • Supervised lab activities of 24 students and graded weekly assignments• Edited and provided feedback on lab reports• Learned to identify 30+ species of local flora and fauna in order to assist in field identification• Taught students R programming language and basic analyses for use in lab reports

      • Multivariable Calculus Peer Tutor

        Sept 2014 - May 2017

      • Ecology Lab Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

    • ACCESS SUPPORT NETWORK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
      Front Desk Volunteer

      • Interfaced with clients and addressed issues when they came to the office for meetings• Performed standard front desk duties (answering phones, sorting correspondence, scheduling weekly meetings)• Helped organize and operate on-site food pantry for clients, serving 50+ people on a weekly basis

    • Phillips 66

      Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
      Laboratory Technician

      • Performed 20+ weekly quality control tests on samples of refinery waste and finished products• Optimized personal weekly schedule for handling samples and performing tests• Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws

    • RRM Design Group

      Feb 2018 - Mar 2018
      Data Entry Clerk

      • Corrected broken commands in Excel spreadsheets, resulting in the recovery of 2+ years of previously inaccessible client data• Created 3 new Excel documents for tracking of client bids and jobs, ensuring accessibility of future client data

    • The George Washington University

      Aug 2018 - May 2020
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      • Developed lesson materials, visuals, digital presentations, and assessments to supplement weekly lab activities for 2-3 labs of 24 students• Facilitated meetings with 5 other teaching assistants to improve overall quality of lab activities, evaluations, and lectures• Led transition to remote learning in March 2020, enabling students to get a laboratory experience from their own homes

    • The George Washington University

      Aug 2020 - now

      - Responsible for ensuring research lab compliance with safety protocols- Teach microbiology and molecular biology labs- Hire and manage graduate teaching assistants- Program manager for summer undergraduate research program • Created a database of stereoscope and scanning electron microscope images for use in species redescription of 10+ arachnid species• Developed the first ever evolutionary tree for a New Zealand family of arachnids from 650+ DNA sequences• Wrote and edited instructional documents on the use of lab equipment, reducing the time needed to train new users

      • Laboratory Associate

        Jun 2021 - now

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2020 - May 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

      Cornell University
      Oct 2023